Melody of Love

Melody of Love is historically significant as Universal's first all-talking movie, and is a stunning example of the growing capabilities of sound-era cinema. Despite it being rushed into production and completed on an extremely tight schedule, it showcases great dramatic performances, led by the charismatic vocals of Jean Hersholt and Eleanor Boardman, supported by an array of vibrant Broadway talent. The film captures the euphoric and exhilarating charm of the early talkies and exudes the optimistic energy and confident stride of an industry on the threshold of a groundbreaking new era.