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Lullaby of Broadway

1951 · 92 min Comedy Music Romance
5.8 / 10 · TMDB

Pretty Melinda Howard has been abroad singing with a musical troupe. She decides to return home to surprise her mother whom she thinks is a successful Broadway star with a mansion in Manhattan. She doesn't know that her mother is actually a burnt-out cabaret singer with a love for whiskey. When she arrives at the mansion, she is taken in by the two servants who are friends of her mother's. The house actually belongs to Adolph Hubbell, a kind-hearted Broadway producer who also gets drawn into the charade. Hubbell takes a shine to Melinda and agrees to star her in his next show. Melinda also finds romance with a handsome hoofer who's also in the show. All is going well for Melinda except that she wants to see her mother who keeps putting off their reunion.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1951
Country United States of America
Genre Comedy, Music, Romance
Director David Butler
Runtime 92 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.8/10 (16 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film constructs its featherlight plot around a classic case of mistaken identity, using it as a springboard for a series of musical numbers and romantic entanglements. It relies on the charm of its cast and energetic choreography to carry the day, celebrating the sheer joy of performance.

What lingers after the final curtain is the infectious rhythm of the tunes and the warm glow of a story where talent and a good heart always win. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: David Butler

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With a cozy blanket and a sweet treat, perfect for a cheerful, undemanding evening in.

🎭 Cast

Doris Day

Doris Day

Melinda Howard

Gene Nelson

Gene Nelson

Tom Farnham

S.Z. Sakall

S.Z. Sakall

Adolph Hubbell

Billy De Wolfe

Billy De Wolfe

Lefty Mack

Gladys George

Gladys George

Jessica Howard

Florence Bates

Florence Bates

Mrs. Anna Hubbell

Anne Triola

Anne Triola

Gloria Davis

Hanley Stafford

Hanley Stafford

George Ferndel - Producer

Murray Alper

Murray Alper

Joe, Bartender at Three O'Clock Club (uncredited)

Bess Flowers

Bess Flowers

Ship Passenger (uncredited)

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