Melody and Moonlight (1940)
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.
Director:
Joseph Santley
Writer:
Bradford Ropes
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Johnny Downs as Danny O'Brian |
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Barbara Jo Allen as Adelaide Barnett |
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Jonathan Hale as Otis Barnett |
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Jane Frazee as Kay Barnett |
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Frank Jenks as Butch Reilly |
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Jerry Colonna as Abner Kellogg |
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Mary Lee as Ginger O'Brien |
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Claire Carleton as Gloria |
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Marten Lamont as Standish Prescott |
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Jewel McGowan as Margie Mason |
| Directing | Joseph Santley | Director |
| Writing | David Silverstein | Story |
| Writing | Bradford Ropes | Screenplay |
| Writing | George R. Brown | Lyricist |
| Writing | Sol Meyer | Lyricist |
| Sound | Jule Styne | Songs |
| Crew | Aida Broadbent | Choreographer |
