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.

Cast

Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Oscar Levant, Billie Burke, Gale Robbins, Jacques François, George Zucco, Clinton Sundberg

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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.

When was "The Barkleys of Broadway" released?

The Barkleys of Broadway was released in 1949.

Who stars in "The Barkleys of Broadway"?

The cast includes Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Oscar Levant, Billie Burke.

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