Melody and Moonlight

Oct 10, 1940

1h 12m

★ 5.0

Overview

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.

Genres

Music

Comedy

Production Companies

Republic Pictures

Melody and Moonlight Trailers

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Cast

Danny O'Brian

Johnny Downs

Adelaide Barnett

Barbara Jo Allen

Otis Barnett

Jonathan Hale

Kay Barnett

Jane Frazee

Butch Reilly

Frank Jenks

Abner Kellogg

Jerry Colonna

Ginger O'Brien

Mary Lee

Gloria

Claire Carleton

Standish Prescott

Marten Lamont

Margie Mason

Jewel McGowan

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