Broadway Serenade (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1939, Broadway Serenade is a drama, romance and music film directed by Robert Z. Leonard, running about 114 minutes. “It's got "Maytime's" glories..."Ziegfeld's" thrills. No wonder 22,000,000 people voted Jeanette MacDonald Queen of Song, Romance and Beauty!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A married singer, pianist/composer team are struggling to hit it big in New York. Finally, they audition before a Broadway producer, but the producer only wants the singer, leaving the husband without a job and feeling a failure.
Who’s in it. Broadway Serenade stars Jeanette MacDonald as Mary Hale, Lew Ayres as James Geoffrey 'Jimmy' Seymour, Ian Hunter as Larry Bryant and Frank Morgan as Cornelius Collier, Jr., among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Broadway Serenade has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Broadway Serenade page.
If you liked it. Fans of Broadway Serenade tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Broadway Serenade (1939)?
- In US, Broadway Serenade is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Broadway Serenade worth watching?
- Broadway Serenade holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Broadway Serenade?
- Broadway Serenade stars Jeanette MacDonald, Lew Ayres, Ian Hunter, Frank Morgan and Wally Vernon.
- When was Broadway Serenade released?
- Broadway Serenade was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.