Melody and Moonlight (1940)

7.5/10 72 min Music Comedy

Overview

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.

Cast

Johnny Downs

Danny O'Brian

Barbara Jo Allen

Adelaide Barnett

Jonathan Hale

Otis Barnett

Jane Frazee

Kay Barnett

Frank Jenks

Butch Reilly

Jerry Colonna

Abner Kellogg

Mary Lee

Ginger O'Brien

Claire Carleton

Gloria

Marten Lamont

Standish Prescott

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