The Barkleys of Broadway

Synopsis

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.

Details

Director

Charles Walters

Release

May 4, 1949

Status

Released

Country

United States of America

Network

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Runtime

1h 48m

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Where to watch

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Cast

• 
  Fred Astaire

  Josh Barkley
• 
  Ginger Rogers

  Dinah Barkley
• 
  Oscar Levant

  Ezra Millar
• 
  Billie Burke

  Mrs. Livingston Belney
• 
  Gale Robbins

  Shirlene May
• 
  Jacques François

  Jacques Barredout
• 
  George Zucco

  Judge
• 
  Clinton Sundberg

  Bert Felsher
• 
  Inez Cooper

  Pamela Driscoll
• 
  Carol Brewster

  Gloria Amboy
• Wilson Wood

  Larry
• Margaret Bert

  Mary (uncredited)

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