Melody and Moonlight (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1940, Melody and Moonlight is a comedy and music film directed by Joseph Santley, running about 72 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Melody and Moonlight stars Johnny Downs as Danny O'Brian, Barbara Jo Allen as Adelaide Barnett, Jonathan Hale as Otis Barnett and Jane Frazee as Kay Barnett, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Melody and Moonlight has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Melody and Moonlight page.
If you liked it. Fans of Melody and Moonlight tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Melody and Moonlight (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Melody and Moonlight change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Melody and Moonlight worth watching?
- Melody and Moonlight holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Melody and Moonlight?
- Melody and Moonlight stars Johnny Downs, Barbara Jo Allen, Jonathan Hale, Jane Frazee and Frank Jenks.
- When was Melody and Moonlight released?
- Melody and Moonlight was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.