The Barkleys of Broadway facts for kids

The Barkleys of Broadway is a fun American musical movie from 1949. It was directed by Charles Walters. This movie is special because it brought back the famous dance duo, Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, to star together again! Other actors in the film include Oscar Levant, Billie Burke, Gale Robbins, Jacques François, Clinton Sundberg, and George Zucco. The movie was released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and was even nominated for an Academy Award in 1950.

About The Barkleys of Broadway

This movie is a musical, which means it has lots of singing and dancing! It tells a story through music and performances. The Barkleys of Broadway was the only movie where Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers danced together that wasn't made by the RKO studio. They were a very popular dance team in many movies before this one.

The Story of the Movie

The movie is about a married couple, Josh and Dinah Barkley, who are both very talented performers. They are famous for their amazing dance routines and musical shows. However, they sometimes have disagreements about their careers. Dinah wants to try acting in serious plays, which is different from their usual musical performances. This causes some funny and sometimes challenging situations between them. The story explores their relationship as they try to balance their love for each other with their dreams and careers.

Who Was In It?

• Fred Astaire played Josh Barkley. He was a legendary dancer, singer, and actor known for his smooth and elegant dance style.
• Ginger Rogers played Dinah Barkley. She was also a fantastic dancer and actress, famous for her chemistry with Fred Astaire.
• Oscar Levant played Ezra Millar. He was a talented pianist, composer, and actor, known for his witty remarks.
• Billie Burke played Mrs. Livingston. She was a well-known actress, famous for playing Glinda the Good Witch in The Wizard of Oz.

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  Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers were reunited as a dance team, their only non-RKO film.