Melody and Moonlight

Melody and Moonlight

72 mins | Comedy, Music | Oct. 10, 1940

Jane Frazee made her starring film debut in the Republic B-plus musical Melody and Moonlight. The plot is motivated by the show-biz aspirations of bellboy Danny O'Brien (Johnny Downs). With the help of a wealthy chiropodist (Jerry Colonna), O'Brien not only gets to star on a big-time radio show, but also sprinkles stardust upon his sweetheart Kay Barnett (Jane Frazee)-who, unbeknownst to everyone but the audience, is the daughter of the show's sponsor.

Melody and Moonlight

72 mins | Comedy, Music | Oct. 10, 1940

Melody and Moonlight
Jane Frazee made her starring film debut in the Republic B-plus musical Melody and Moonlight. The plot is motivated by the show-biz aspirations of bellboy Danny O'Brien (Johnny Downs). With the help of a wealthy chiropodist (Jerry Colonna), O'Brien not only gets to star on a big-time radio show, but also sprinkles stardust upon his sweetheart Kay Barnett (Jane Frazee)-who, unbeknownst to everyone but the audience, is the daughter of the show's sponsor.
Producers Republic Pictures
Original title Melody and Moonlight
Directors Joseph Santley
Writers David Silverstein, Bradford Ropes

Cast

Johnny Downs

as Danny O'Brian

Barbara Jo Allen

as Adelaide Barnett

Jonathan Hale

as Otis Barnett

Jane Frazee

as Kay Barnett

Frank Jenks

as Butch Reilly

Jerry Colonna

as Abner Kellogg

Mary Lee

as Ginger O'Brien

Claire Carleton

as Gloria

Marten Lamont

as Standish Prescott

Jewel McGowan

as Margie Mason