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Jeanette MacDonald and Nelson Eddy

Jeanette MacDonald (1903–1965) and Nelson Eddy (1901–1967) were a popular screen couple in the 1930s and '40s, specializing in musicals.[1] They starred in eight films together, all for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.

Eddy was an opera singer before he became a film star, while MacDonald turned to opera later in her career. Their best-known onscreen duet is "Indian Love Call", from Rose Marie.[1]

Filmography

YearTitleRolesNotesBox officeRef
MacDonaldEddy
1935Naughty MariettaPrincess Marie de Namours de BonfainCapt.

Richard Warrington

$2,057,000[2]
1936Rose MarieMarie de Flor (Rose Marie)Sgt. Bruce$3,515,000[3]
1937MaytimeMarcia Morney / Miss MorisonPaul AllisonReleased with tinted sequences$4,006,000[4]
1938The Girl of the Golden WestMary RobbinsRamerez / Lt.

Dick Johnson

Released in sepiatone$2,882,000[5] Sweethearts: The Timeless Love Affair- On-screen and Off ... JEM