The Melody Maids Movie
Synopsis
Set against the backdrop of mid-century America, this film tells the inspiring story of the Melody Maids—an all-girl singing group led by the visionary Eloise Milam. From 1942 to 1972, over 1,500 girls performed with the Melody Maids. These Texas teen heroes traveled the world performing for U.S. troops, spreading patriotism through their unwavering dedication to morals, manners, and music. Blending archival footage, personal accounts, and rich storytelling, the film shines a light on a legacy of grace, discipline, and service that continues to resonate across generations.
"My mother [Glenda Walters Brown] was a Melody Maid, and growing up, I heard her stories of travel, sisterhood, and service—how morals, manners, and music shaped her life. I made this film to honor not only her legacy but the legacy of all the young women who gave so much of themselves during a time when the world needed hope. This story deserves to be remembered."
Kai Jai Conner - Executive Producer
"I grew up in Beaumont, and because of Eloise and because of the Melody Maids, I realized there is a whole big world out there. It was the love of music and the opportunity to meet so many people and make so many friends here and around the world... and not be little Becky from Beaumont, but be part of the world and something bigger than yourself."
Becky Mason, Melody Maids Member, 1965–1970
"She [Eloise Rush Milam] gave me the gift of not just teaching me how to sing, but she showed me how important it was for me to teach others and how joyful it was..."
Kathy Smith Smallwood, Melody Maids Member, 1959–1967
In Loving Memory Of
Glenda Walters Brown
1937–2021
