The Barkleys of Broadway
Also known as Barkleys of Broadway
1949 film by Charles Walters
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6.9Josh 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.
Released: 1949-05-04108 minDir: Charles WaltersComedy, RomanceBudget: $2.3MBox office: $4.4M
Cast
- Fred Astaire as Josh Barkley
- Ginger Rogers as Dinah Barkley
- Oscar Levant as Ezra Millar
- Billie Burke as Mrs. Livingston Belney
- Gale Robbins as Shirlene May
- Jacques François as Jacques Barredout
Themes
- dance
- husband wife relationship
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1940s color films1949 American films1949 English-language films1949 films1949 musical comedy filmsAmerican musical comedy filmsCultural depictions of Sarah BernhardtEnglish-language musical comedy filmsFilms directed by Charles WaltersFilms produced by Arthur FreedFilms scored by Lennie HaytonFilms with screenplays by Betty Comden and Adolph Green