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 (as Robert Hill)

Writers:

Jo Swerling (play), Robert F. Hill (adaptation) (as Robert Hill)

Stars:

Eddie Leonard, Josephine Dunn, Huntley Gordon

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Eddie Leonard	...	Des Dupree
Josephine Dunn	...	Dolores Dupree
Huntley Gordon	...	Rinaldi (as Huntly Gordon)
George E. Stone	...	Danny
Rose Coe	...	Constance Dupree
Jane La Verne	...	Mrs. 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:

blackface performer | minstrel show | lost film | based on play | 

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Taglines:

See and hear the world's greatest minstrel in a picture that will hit your heart! Hear the songs the world liked best -and some new ones. Be entertained by one of the best all-round pictures you've seen in many a moon! (Print Ad- St. Joseph News-Press ((St. Joseph Mo.)) 24 August 1929)

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Genres:

Drama | Musical

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Certificate:

Passed

Did You Know?

Trivia

Although sometimes confused with the similarly titled 1928 Universal musical feature "Melody of Love" the two movies actually have no connection or relation to each other.

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Soundtracks

There's Sugar-Cane Around My Door
Words and Music by Eddie Leonard, Grace Stern, and Jack Stern
Copyright 1929 by Irving Berlin Inc.

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

October 1929 (USA)

Also Known As:

Harmony Lane

Filming Locations:

Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$30,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Universal Pictures Corporation, Universal Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

76 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Sound System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.20 : 1