Harvest Melody (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1943, Harvest Melody is a music film directed by Sam Newfield, running about 70 minutes. “Patriotic Stars Pitch in for the War Effort” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Farmer Tommy and his girl Jane come in from the country for a night at the Hollywood Trocadero. There, they meet Chuck, Hollywood's Number One press agent, and his Girl Friday, Daisie. Hearing of the hardships imposed down on the farm by the war-related labor shortage, Chuck offers the help of his clients, movie star Gilda Parker, heavyweight boxer Canvas, and Eddie Le Baron and his whole orchestra, to help harvest the crops.
Who’s in it. Harvest Melody stars Rosemary Lane as Gilda Parker, Johnny Downs as Tommy Nelson, Sheldon Leonard as Chuck and Charlotte Wynters as Nancy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Harvest Melody has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Harvest Melody page.
If you liked it. Fans of Harvest Melody tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Harvest Melody (1943)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Harvest Melody change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Harvest Melody worth watching?
- Harvest Melody holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Harvest Melody?
- Harvest Melody stars Rosemary Lane, Johnny Downs, Sheldon Leonard, Charlotte Wynters and Luis Alberni.
- When was Harvest Melody released?
- Harvest Melody was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.