Lord Byron of Broadway

1930

1h 20m

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3.8/10

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A talented songwriter gets his inspiration for songs from others and not from within himself. He is oblivious that he may harm other people when he uses their stories or their love for himself.

Directors

Harry Beaumont

William Nigh

Writers

Willard Mack(writer by)

Nell Martin(novel by)

Crane Wilbur(writer by)

Stars

Charles Kaley

Ethelind Terry

Cliff Edwards

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Roy Erskine

Ardis Trevelyn

Joe Lundeen

Nancy

Bessie

Phil

Edwards

Mr. Millaire

Red Head

Blondie

Riccardi

Marie

Lady In The Audience

Voice on Radio

Chorus Girl

Party-Goer

Song Publisher

Flirty Dowager

Directors

Harry Beaumont

William Nigh

Writers

Willard Mack(writer by)

Nell Martin(novel by)

Crane Wilbur(writer by)

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Roy is a competent songwriter, but he does not have ideas for great songs. He easily gets into relationships with women who find him very attractive and easy to talk to. Roy realizes that some of the stories he hears will make excellent song material. Although the material is given to him freely by a trusting, woman in love, he does not realize (or perhaps care) that he has no real right to the stories about others. A very good early musical, including some color sequences. The audio quality and choreography are excellent. The sexual references are strong and only possible during this pre-code era. The plot is fairly simple, believable and well executed. The lead actor is sometimes a bit weak on delivery.

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