Review of Broadway Melody of 1936 (1935) by Michael T — 10 Dec 2012
This a lavish, frothy movie with terrific music, great acing and outstanding dancing. The story is thin--young Broadway producer needs a leading lady and can't see that she's right in front of him.
Lots of snappy dialogue, mistaken identities and sumptuous costumes. The dancing, by Eleanor Powell, Nick Long Jr., June Knight and Buddy Ebsen is first rate. The singing by Frances Langford, June Knight and Robert Taylor(!) is also great.
Robert Taylor was very young but holds his own with established pros Jack Benny, Una Merkel and Sid Silvers. There's no message here, no deep thoughts, just top notch entertainment.
This review of Broadway Melody of 1936 (1935) was written by Michael T on 10 Dec 2012.
Broadway Melody of 1936 has generally received positive reviews.
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