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Release Year1940
Runtime1h 12m
LanguageEN
CertificationNR
GenresMusic, Comedy
Votes2
DirectorJoseph Santley
WritersDavid Silverstein, Bradford Ropes
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsMelody and Moonlight
About Melody and Moonlight
Jane Frazee made her starring film debut in the Republic B-plus musical Melody and Moonlight. The plot is motivated by the show-biz aspirations of bellboy Danny O'Brien (Johnny Downs). With the help of a wealthy chiropodist (Jerry Colonna), O'Brien not only gets to star on a big-time radio show, but also sprinkles stardust upon his sweetheart Kay Barnett (Jane Frazee)-who, unbeknownst to everyone but the audience, is the daughter of the show's sponsor.
Directed by Joseph Santley, Melody and Moonlight leans on a strong ensemble — Johnny Downs, Barbara Jo Allen, Jonathan Hale — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about music titles of 1940.
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