
Broadway Melody of 1940
The Finest Broadway Melody Of Them All
Directed by Norman Taurog
Produced by Loew's Incorporated, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
A bright, energetic musical comedy about friendship and ambition among struggling dancers, built on charm, spectacle, and romantic entanglement.
Johnny Brett and King Shaw are an unsuccessful dance team in New York. A producer discovers Brett as the new partner for Clare Bennett, but Brett, who thinks he is one of the people they lent money to, gives him the name of his partner.
Questions people ask
Is Broadway Melody of 1940 scary? No. Less frightening than 98% of films.
Is Broadway Melody of 1940 easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 98% of films.
Does Broadway Melody of 1940 end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 97% of films.
Is Broadway Melody of 1940 violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.
Is Broadway Melody of 1940 sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.
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Like Broadway Melody of 1940
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Broadway Melody of 1940
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Broadway Melody of 1940, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Broadway Melody of 1940, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Broadway Melody of 1940, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































