Lullaby of Broadway (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1951, Lullaby of Broadway is a comedy, romance and music film directed by David Butler, running about 92 minutes. “Big and Gay as the Gay White Way!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Pretty Melinda Howard has been abroad singing with a musical troupe. She decides to return home to surprise her mother whom she thinks is a successful Broadway star with a mansion in Manhattan. She doesn't know that her mother is actually a burnt-out cabaret singer with a love for whiskey. When she arrives at the mansion, she is taken in by the two servants who are friends of her mother's. The house actually belongs to Adolph Hubbell, a kind-hearted Broadway producer who also gets drawn into the charade. Hubbell takes a shine to Melinda and agrees to star her in his next show. Melinda also finds romance with a handsome hoofer who's also in the show. All is going well for Melinda except that she wants to see her mother who keeps putting off their reunion.
Who’s in it. Lullaby of Broadway stars Doris Day as Melinda Howard, Gene Nelson as Tom Farnham, S.Z. Sakall as Adolph Hubbell and Billy De Wolfe as Lefty Mack, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Lullaby of Broadway has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max and 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 Lullaby of Broadway page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lullaby of Broadway tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lullaby of Broadway (1951)?
- In US, Lullaby of Broadway is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, and 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 Lullaby of Broadway worth watching?
- Lullaby of Broadway holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lullaby of Broadway?
- Lullaby of Broadway stars Doris Day, Gene Nelson, S.Z. Sakall, Billy De Wolfe and Gladys George.
- When was Lullaby of Broadway released?
- Lullaby of Broadway was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.