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Melody Lane

1929Movie1 h 16 min

Drama
80
GreatGoodWatch score

A nostalgic, romantic drama movie about history and show business.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Carl Laemmle presents Eddie Leonard, "The Minstrel King".

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.

Feels like

  • WWI Romance
  • Musical Drama
  • Songwriter's Journey
  • Nostalgic
  • Melodramatic
  • Classic Hollywood
  • Hopeful Ending
  • Sentimental

Cast

4 of 4

Crew

Directed by
Robert F. Hill
Written by
J.G. Hawks

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

July 20, 1929 · 1 h 16 min · Drama

Released
July 20, 1929
Runtime
1 h 16 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Melody Lane worth watching?"

Questions about Melody Lane

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Melody Lane worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80.

Is Melody Lane okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch Melody Lane?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is Melody Lane good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.