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“‘Broadway Melody of 1940’, another M-G-M lavish musical splash . . . Eleanor Powell and Fred Astaire dance brilliantly ... Cole Porter’s music is worthy of his genius, and the settings and costumes are as striking and effective as any we’ve seen.”
— Herald Tribune
“M-G-M’s ‘Broadway Melodyof 1940’, melodious, sensational; funny gags throughout. The kind of merry musical movie which can not miss.” —Pott
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“Astaire and Powell new dancing team in a happy musical. One of the pleasantest in a long, long time . . . replete with good music by Cole Porter.” —Mirror
“It’s good to welcome Fred Astaire, Eleanor Powell and George Murphy back to the screen. Big musical numbers, with laughs and expert dancing.” —Sun
“Superior... Mr. Astaire’s rhythmic arabesques even more fascinatingly intricate than ever before! Mis: Powell blends in beautifully.”
— Timet
“Handsome, racy and tuneful . . . the routines leave you gasping with their brilliance. Effervescent screen entertainment.” —JournalAmerican
“Even M-G-M hasn’t done a better musical unless it was ‘Great Ziegfeld ’.” —Brooklyn Eagle
“Gay, lively ... A treat of major proportions.” —Daily Newt
“Audience enthusiastic. Gay and sparkling entertainment.”
— World-Telegram
FRED ASTAIRE ELEANOR POWELL in "BROADWAY MELODY of 1940"
GEORGE MURPHY . FRANK MORGAN . IAN HUNTER FLORENCE RICE • LYNNE CARVER • Screen Play by Leon Gordon and George Oppenheimer • Lyrics and music by Cole Porter Directed by NORMAN TAUROG • Produced by JACK CUMMINGS
Capitol, B’way & 5 1st St. Major Edward Bowes, Mng. Dir. Doors opon 10 A. M.
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