The Broadway Melody

In this early sound film, two sisters from the Midwest, Hank and Queenie Mahoney, travel to New York City with dreams of making it big on Broadway. Their journey is filled with challenges as they navigate the competitive world of show business, testing their bond and ambitions. Starring Bessie Love and Anita Page, the film is notable for being one of the first musicals to feature a Technicolor sequence. Directed by Harry Beaumont, it won the Academy Award for Best Picture, marking a significant achievement in the early days of sound cinema. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on Soap2day.