The Barkleys of Broadway(1949)
“Joyously together again!”
Overview
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.
Director
Charles Walters
Studio
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Budget
$2M
Revenue
$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
George Zucco
as Judge
Clinton Sundberg
as Bert Felsher
Inez Cooper
as Pamela Driscoll
Carol Brewster
as Gloria Amboy
Wilson Wood
as Larry
Margaret Bert
as Mary (uncredited)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1949
Runtime
1h 48m
Language
English
Rating
6.9 / 10
Budget
$2M
Box Office
$4M
Production Companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Barkleys of Broadway?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Barkleys of Broadway (1949).
What is The Barkleys of Broadway about?▼
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.
Who directed The Barkleys of Broadway?▼
The Barkleys of Broadway was directed by Charles Walters and released in 1949. It is a comedy, romance film.
How long is The Barkleys of Broadway?▼
The Barkleys of Broadway has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
Who stars in The Barkleys of Broadway?▼
The cast of The Barkleys of Broadway includes 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 and more.
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