Melody for Two
Melody for Two | |
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Directed by | Louis King |
Written by | |
Produced by | Bryan Foy |
Starring | |
Cinematography | Arthur L. Todd |
Edited by | Jack Saper |
Music by | Heinz Roemheld |
Production company | |
Distributed by | Warner Bros. |
Release date |
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Running time | 60 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Melody for Twois a 1937 Americanmusical filmdirected byLouis Kingand starringJames Melton,Patricia EllisandMarie Wilson.[1][2]
The film is notable for introducing the song "September in the Rain",which subsequently became a pop standard. The film'sart directionwas byEsdras Hartley.
Plot
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Cast
[edit]- James Meltonas Tod Weaver
- Patricia Ellisas Gale Starr
- Marie Wilsonas Camille Casey
- Fred Keatingas 'Remorse' Rumson
- Dick Purcellas Mel Lynch
- Wini Shawas Lorna Wray
- Charley Foyas 'Scoop' Trotter
- Craig Reynoldsas William 'Bill' Hallam
- Bill Elliottas Walter Wilson
- Eddie 'Rochester' Andersonas Exodus Johnson
- Eddie Kaneas Alex Montrose
- Gordon Hart as Mr. Woodruff
- Harry Haydenas Mr. Armstrong
- Billy O'Connoras Specialty Act
- Donald O'Connoras Specialty Act
- Jack O'Connor as Specialty Act
- Glen Cavenderas Green Hill Waiter
- William B. Davidsonas Mr. Hale
- Sayre Dearing as Nightclub Extra
- Ralph Dunnas Radio Station Official
- Dick French as Nightclub Patron
- Eddie Graham as Nightclub Patron
- Jeanne Hart as Hard-Boiled Girl
- Stuart Holmesas Green Hill Headwaiter
- Shirley Lloyd as Carlson's Secretary
- Carlyle Moore Jr.as Announcer
- Ferdinand Munier as Mr. Klepper
- Henry Norton as Nightclub Dance Extra
- Spec O'Donnellas Page
- Robert Paigeas Mr. Carlson
- Paul Panzeras Green Hill Patron
- John J. Richardson as Green Hill Patron
- Cyril Ring as Nightclub Table Extra
- Cliff Saum as Cigar Salesman
- Joseph Watson as Man
- Marjorie Weaveras Switchboard Operator
- Jack Wise as Nightclub Patron
Reception
[edit]Critical response
[edit]Frank S. Nugent ofThe New York Timeswrites in his review: "Whipping itself into a fine orchestral frenzy,Melody for Two(at the Palace) posts tenor James Melton behind one swing band and alto Patricia Ellis behind another. As friendly enemies in the night clubs and over the airways they are prepared to fight it out, even if it takes all Summer. Mr. Melton has a pleasant voice for a few pleasant Warren and Dubin tunes and Miss Ellis and Wini Shaw handle their vocal stints easily. But nothing much ever happens—certainly nothing you can't afford to miss. Would it surprise you very much if we whispered that the rival bands and band leaders ultimately appear on twin stages for Delight cigarettes? We thought not.... The other half of the double bill isCafé Metropole."[3]
References
[edit]- ^"Melody for Two".Turner Classic Movies.Atlanta:Turner Broadcasting System(Time Warner).RetrievedSeptember 14,2016.
- ^Pool 2008,p. 79.
- ^Nugent, Frank S. (May 21, 1937)."THE SCREEN; At the Palace".The New York Times.New York City.RetrievedSeptember 14,2016.
Sources
[edit]- Pool, Jeannie Gayle (2008).Peggy Gilbert & Her All-Girl Band.Lanham, Maryland:Scarecrow Press.p.79.ISBN978-0810861022.
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