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Broadway Melody of 1936 (1935): A young girl from Peoria comes to New York in search of fame and fortune but as per usual finds it hard going. Desperate for work, she disguises herself as a man to get a job as a bellhop in a posh hotel, only to discover that an important Broadway producer is staying there. All sorts of wacky hijinks ensue as she attempts to be "discovered" as a starlet without losing her job as a "man". Romance and theatrical success reign in the end. |
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Broadway Melody of 1936 (1935): The original "American Idol," way back in 1935, challenged forward-thinking showtune singers/songwriters to perform next year's hit Broadway melody. The film itself was a hit, and nobody seemed to notice that the winning song, "O Nebraska, Where the Corn Comes Husking Down the Hills," failed to feature on Broadway the following year. |
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Broadway Melody of 1936 (1935): An accounting firm considers adopting a new business insurance policy. Loses steam at the 4 1/2 hour mark.
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Broadway Melody of 1936 (1935): A Broadway producer is at loggerheads with a columnist. Fairly lively musical with lavish numbers. |
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Broadway Melody of 1936 (1935): A New York street sweeper watches the rise, fall and rise again of three aspiring actors and actresses. |
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Broadway Melody of 1936 (1935): A montage of Broadway hits from 1935, filmed to entertain audiences across Depression-era America. Concludes with a lengthy dance sequence by the Radio City Music Hall Rockettes. |
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None of the synopses above could possibly be legitimate! |
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I give up! What is the answer? |
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