Why was Broadway Melody important?
The Broadway Melody, also known as The Broadway Melody of 1929, is a 1929 American pre-Code musical film and the first sound film to win an Academy Award for Best Picture. The film was the first musical released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and was Hollywood’s first all-talking musical.
Who sang Broadway Melody?
Versions
| Title | Performer | Release date |
|---|---|---|
| Broadway Melody | Nat Shilkret and The Victor Orchestra | April 1929 |
| Broadway Melody | Layton and Johnstone | June 1929 |
| Broadway Melody | Allan Selby & His Band | June 1929 |
| Broadway Melody – You Were Meant for Me | Jack Hylton and His Orchestra | 1929 |
When was the Broadway Melody released?
February 8, 1929 (New York)
The Broadway Melody/Release date
How many Broadway Melody movies were there?
The Broadway Melody1929
Broadway Melody of 19361935Broadway Melody of 19381937Broadway Melody of 19401940
The Broadway Melody/Movies
Why is Broadway Melody in singing in the rain?
The last big number in the film is called Broadway Melody and it ties into the storyline of the film because it is described as a “modern number” for the ending of a movie that the characters of Singin’ in the Rain are making. This number looks like the biggest one of the film.
What is Arthur Freed best known for?
Arthur Freed (September 9, 1894 – April 12, 1973) was an American lyricist and Hollywood film producer. He won the Academy Award for Best Picture twice, in 1951 for An American in Paris and in 1958 for Gigi. Both films were musicals.
How long is the Broadway Melody?
1h 50m
The Broadway Melody/Running time
What was the name of the song where Don dances in the rain?
Singin’ in the Rain
Gene Kelly as Donald (Don) Lockwood, a silent movie star beloved by the press. Kelly’s performance in the song “Singin’ in the Rain” is now considered to be iconic.
What was the Freed unit?
Throughout his years at MGM, he built a production unit of trusted cast and crew members—dubbed the “Freed Unit”—which he used repeatedly to make his films and which boasted some of the most durable names in film musicals: directors Vincente Minnelli and Stanley Donen, actors Fred Astaire, Judy Garland, and Gene Kelly.
Did MGM have his own musical units?
Who had his own musical unit at MGM? Produced 40 MGM musicals under the ” Arthur Freed Unit.” HE co-wrote the lyrics for the songs in ” singin’ in the Rain” alongs with Herb Nacio Brown. perhaps the best-known dance team in history.
Where can I watch Broadway Melody 1929?
Watch The Broadway Melody | Prime Video.