The Broadway Melody (1929): cast, story & where to watch
1929 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1929, The Broadway Melody is a drama, romance and music film directed by Harry Beaumont, running about 100 minutes. “All talking. All singing. All dancing.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The vaudeville act of Harriet and Queenie Mahoney comes to Broadway, where their friend Eddie Kerns needs them for his number in one of Francis Zanfield's shows. When Eddie meets Queenie, he soon falls in love with her—but she is already being courted by Jock Warriner, a member of New York high society. Queenie eventually recognises that, to Jock, she is nothing more than a toy, and that Eddie is in love with her.
Who’s in it. The Broadway Melody stars Charles King as Eddie Kearns, Anita Page as Queenie Mahoney, Bessie Love as Hank Mahoney and Betty Arthur as Chorus Dancer (uncredited), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Broadway Melody has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $4.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Broadway Melody page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Broadway Melody tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Broadway Melody (1929)?
- In US, The Broadway Melody is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Broadway Melody worth watching?
- The Broadway Melody holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Broadway Melody?
- The Broadway Melody stars Charles King, Anita Page, Bessie Love, Betty Arthur and J. Emmett Beck.
- When was The Broadway Melody released?
- The Broadway Melody was released in 1929, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.