Two Girls on Broadway (1940): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1940, Two Girls on Broadway is a romance film directed by S. Sylvan Simon, running about 73 minutes.

What it’s about. Eddie Kerns sells his song to a Broadway producer and also lands a job dancing in the musical. He sends for his dance partner-fiancée Molly Mahoney who brings her younger sister Pat. Upon seeing Molly and Pat dance, the producer picks Pat for the show and gives Molly a job selling cigarettes. A wealthy friend of the producer named "Chat" Chatsworth also has his eye on Pat. Pat is teamed with Eddie in the specialty number as Kerns and Mahoney. Pat and Eddie soon realize that they are in love and must tell Molly. Pat balks at hurting Molly and goes out with Chat who already has five ex-wives.

Who’s in it. Two Girls on Broadway stars Lana Turner as Pat Mahoney, Joan Blondell as Molly Mahoney, George Murphy as Eddie Kerns and Kent Taylor as 'Chat' Chatsworth, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Two Girls on Broadway has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and TCM. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Two Girls on Broadway page.

If you liked it. Fans of Two Girls on Broadway tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.