About this release
Radiant Eleanor Powell plays a girl with Broadway dreams. On her way to the top, she encounters a racehorse named Stargazer, whose winning ways could help her dream come true, and a dashing Broadway producer/composer (Robert Taylor) who makes it all happen. Also featured are dancers George Murphy & Buddy Ebsen, comedian Willie Howard, and Sophie Tucker. As an unforgettable bonus, young Judy Garland sings "(Dear Mr. Gable) You Made Me Love You," her hymn to Clark Gable that created a sensation.
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Disc 1
BD
Broadway Melody of 1938 (1937)
110 min
MusicRomance
Steve Raleight wants to produce a show on Broadway. He finds a backer, Herman Whipple and a leading lady, Sally Lee. But Caroline Whipple forces Steve to use a known star, not a newcomer. Sally purchases a horse, she used to train when her parents had a farm before the depression and with to ex-vaudevillians, Sonny Ledford and Peter Trott she trains it to win a race, providing the money Steve needs for his show.
Credits
Director
Roy Del Ruth
Writer
Jack McGowan
Cast
Robert Tayloras Steve Raleigh
Eleanor Powellas Sally Lee
George Murphyas Sonny Ledford
Binnie Barnesas Caroline Whipple
Buddy Ebsenas Peter Trot
Sophie Tuckeras Alice Clayton
Judy Garlandas Betty Clayton
Charles Igor Gorinas Nicki Papaloopas
Raymond Walburnas Herman Whipple
Robert Benchleyas Duffy
Cinematographer
William H. Daniels
Composer
Nacio Herb Brown
Arthur Freed
Editor
Blanche Sewell
Producer
Jack Cummings
Release Details
- Packaging
- Blu-ray Case
Images
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- August 9, 2026