Melody Lane (1929)

A songwriter leaves his chorus girl sweetheart to join the US Army in WWI. In France he falls in love with French singer Madelon. He is crippled in action. Back in the States, his girl ... See full summary »

Director:

Robert F. Hill

Writers:

J.G. Hawks (adaptation), Robert F. Hill (adaptation),

Stars:

Eddie Leonard, Josephine Dunn, Rose Coe

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Eddie Leonard	...	Des Dupree
Josephine Dunn	...	Dolores Dupree
Rose Coe	...	Constance Dupree
George E. Stone	...	Danny
Huntley Gordon	...	Rinaldi
Jane La Verne	...	Constance Dupree
Blanche Carter	...	Nurse
Jake Kern	...	Orchestra Leader
Monte Carter	...	Stage Manager

Storyline

A songwriter leaves his chorus girl sweetheart to join the US Army in WWI. In France he falls in love with French singer Madelon. He is crippled in action. Back in the States, his girl friend there leaves him. But Madelon can't forget him and comes to the USA to work there as singer. Per chance she meets the songwriter, and he is cured. Singing one of his love songs, he knows that he has found the right girl.

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Plot Keywords:

lost film | based on play

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Genres:

Drama | Musical

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

October 1929 (USA)

Box Office

Budget:

$30,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Universal Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

76 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Sound System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.20 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

This film is believed lost. Please check your attic.

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Soundtracks

"Here I Am"
Words and Music by Eddie Leonard, Grace Stern, and Jack Stern
Copyright 1929 by Irving Berlin Inc.

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