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The Barkleys of Broadway

19491h 48mCharles Walters
IMDb 7.0 · Rotten Tomatoes 55%

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"Joyously together again!"

Josh and Dinah Barkley are a successful musical-comedy team, known for their stormy but passionate relationship. Dinah feels overshadowed by Josh and limited by the lighthearted musical roles he directs her in. So she decides to stretch her skills by taking a role in a serious drama, directed by another man.

ComedyRomance
DanceHusband Wife RelationshipMusicalDance TeamStage ActressHusband And Wife Act

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What is The Barkleys of Broadway (1949) about?

Josh and Dinah Barkley are a successful musical-comedy team, known for their stormy but passionate relationship. Dinah feels overshadowed by Josh and limited by the lighthearted musical roles he directs her in. So she decides to stretch her skills by taking a role in a serious drama, directed by another man.

Who stars in The Barkleys of Broadway?

The Barkleys of Broadway stars Fred Astaire (Josh Barkley), Ginger Rogers (Dinah Barkley), Oscar Levant (Ezra Millar), Billie Burke (Mrs. Livingston Belney), Gale Robbins (Shirlene May). The film was directed by Charles Walters.

How long is The Barkleys of Broadway?

The Barkleys of Broadway has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1949.

Is The Barkleys of Broadway worth watching?

The Barkleys of Broadway holds an IMDb rating of 7.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 55. Fans of Comedy, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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