Broadway Melody of 1940
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Movie Reviews of Broadway Melody of 1940
Movie Review: Broadway Melody of 1940
Summary: 4 Stars
It would be invidious to select Broadway Melody of 1940 as the best of the films in which Fred Astaire participated. I saw it first in 1940 and have made repeat viewings since; what made it distinctive and one of the top few was the pairing of Fred Astaire with Eleanor Powell plus the music of Cole porter.
Having only recently been introduced to the DVD the first trial sample I chose was Broadway Melody of 1940; the quality of picture and sound was beyond my expectation and those who have converted and enhanced the old films to the new method of exhibition are to be congratulated.
Jack Riddle - New Zealand - 10th September 2007
Movie Review: The best dance routine ever
Summary: 4 Stars
While certainly "dated" by today's standards, this magnificent black and white Cole Porter show has all the glitter necessary to make it quite a show. The highlight is a tap dance routine (Begin the Beguine) between Eleanor Powell and Fred Astaire which has been shown on several "best of" Hollywood complilations. Even Frank Sinatra said about this number: "You can wait around and hope, but you'll never see the likes of this again".Movie Review: Broadway Melody of 1940
Summary: 4 Stars
I had forgotten what an amazing dancer Eleanor Powell was...she keeps up almost step for step with Astaire. This is a good old fashioned musical as we all remember them. Somewhat skimpy plot, but the music and dancing are superb.
Very good overall, can recommend ....... great escape !!!!!!
Movie Review: Broadway Melody of 1940
Summary: 4 Stars
Classic Fred Astaire, romantic triangle with George Murphy and the extraordinary Eleanor Powell, fabulous dances, cinematic artistry in B&W, something special, ends with Astaire and Powell dancing to Begin the Beguine, will take your breath away, rocket your spirit, smiles, smiles, smiles!Movie Review: Broadway Melody 1940 - Review
Summary: 4 Stars
While the story line is typical for this type of movie, the dance routine at the end is absolutely worth the purchase price. For that alone, we give it four stars.