
Johnny Brett and King Shaw struggle as a down‑on‑their‑luck dance duo in New York City. A Broadway producer spots Brett and offers him the opportunity to partner with the talented singer‑actress Clare Bennett. Mistaking the situation, Brett thinks he is repaying a debt and inadvertently gives the producer the name of his current partner instead.
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Explore the complete cast of Broadway Melody of 1940, including both lead and supporting actors. Learn who plays each character, discover their past roles and achievements, and find out what makes this ensemble cast stand out in the world of film and television.

Herman Bing
Silhouettist (uncredited)

Irving Bacon
Orange Stand Counterman (uncredited)

Fred Astaire
Johnny Brett

Joseph Crehan
Ballroom Manager (uncredited)

James Flavin
Clancy (uncredited)

Mel Blanc
Panhandler (uncredited)

Mary Field
Second Bride (uncredited)

Don Brodie
Barker (uncredited)

Russell Wade
Nightclub Dancer (uncredited)

Frank Morgan
Bob Casey

George Chandler
Mr. Jones (uncredited)

Lynne Carver
Emmy Lou Lee

Jean Del Val
Italian Waiter (uncredited)

Bobby Barber
Wedding Guest (uncredited)

Ian Hunter
Bert C. Matthews

Gladys Blake
Miss Martin (uncredited)

William Tannen
Harmon (uncredited)

Cyril Ring
Show Backer at Rehearsal / Nightclub Headwaiter (uncredited)

Eddie Hall
Guest at First Wedding (uncredited)

David Lloyd
Callboy (uncredited)

Barbara Jo Allen
Ms. Konk (uncredited)

John Daheim
Barker (uncredited)

George Murphy
King Shaw

Eleanor Powell
Clare Bennett

Larry Steers
Theatregoer (uncredited)

Henry Hebert
Theatregoer (uncredited)

Jack Mulhall
George (uncredited)

E. Alyn Warren
Pop (uncredited)

Frank McLure
Wedding Guest (uncredited)

Alphonse Martell
French Dancer (uncredited)

James Conaty
Seated Nightclub Patron

Arthur Stuart Hull
Actor in Top Hat (uncredited)

Bert Moorhouse
Wedding Guest (uncredited)

Bess Flowers
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

Florence Rice
Amy Blake

Sayre Dearing
Wedding Guest (uncredited)

Shep Houghton
Specialty Dancer (uncredited)

Edgar Dearing
Policeman (uncredited)

Paul E. Burns
Waiter (uncredited)

Suzanne Ridgway
Nightclub Dancer / Chorine at Rehearsal (uncredited)

Walter Soderling
Justice (uncredited)

Joe Yule
Dan (uncredited)

Mel Ruick
Orchestra Leader (uncredited)

Hal K. Dawson
O'Grady (uncredited)

Hal Le Sueur
Casey's Chauffeur (uncredited)

Wanda Perry
Bridesmaid (uncredited)

Libby Taylor
Angel (uncredited)

Chick Collins
Sailor (uncredited)

Carol Adams
Dancer (uncredited)

Harry Lash
Barker (uncredited)

Gertrude Simpson
Stage Mother (uncredited)

John T. Murray
Ham Actor (uncredited)

Douglas McPhail
Masked Singer (uncredited)

Ann Morriss
Pearl

Trixie Firschke
Juggler

Charlotte Arren
Opera Singer "Arren & Broderick" (uncredited)

Johnny Broderick
Pianist "Arren & Broderick" (uncredited)

Bobbie Canvin
Music Maids Member (uncredited)

Jeanne Darrell
Music Maids Member (uncredited)

Alice Ludes
Music Maids Member (uncredited)

Patt Hyatt
Music Maids Member (uncredited)

Denny Wilson
Music Maids Member (uncredited)

Blair Woolstencroft
Unicyclist (uncredited)
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