42nd Street (1933) 7.6
A producer puts on what may be his last Broadway show, and at the last moment a chorus girl has to replace the star... Director:Lloyd Bacon |
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42nd Street (1933) 7.6
A producer puts on what may be his last Broadway show, and at the last moment a chorus girl has to replace the star... Director:Lloyd Bacon |
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| Warner Baxter | ... | ||
| Bebe Daniels | ... | ||
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George Brent | ... | |
| Ruby Keeler | ... | ||
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Guy Kibbee | ... | |
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Una Merkel | ... | |
| Ginger Rogers | ... |
Ann 'Anytime Annie' Lowell
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Ned Sparks | ... |
Barry
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| Allen Jenkins | ... |
Mac Elroy
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Edward J. Nugent | ... |
Terry
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Robert McWade | ... |
Jones
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Andy Lee
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Julian Marsh (Warner Baxter), a successful Broadway director, produces a new show, in spite of his poor health. The money comes from a rich older man, who is in love with the star of the show, Dorothy Brock. But Dorothy (Bebe Daniels) doesn't respond to his love, because she's still in love with her old partner. On the night before the premiere, Dorothy breaks her ankle, and Peggy Sawyer (Ruby Keeler), one of the chorus girls, tries to take over Dorothy's part. Written by Stephan Eichenberg <eichenbe@fak-cbg.tu-muenchen.de>
I have heard lots of criticism of Ruby Keeler in this movie. Of her dancing--"She makes it look like such hard work!" But I thought she was just great, innocent and adorable.
I definitely would have liked to see either more musical numbers, or the existing ones spread out more.
I also must say that I think the songs and vocalists from this movie are far superior to those in any recordings of the Broadway show I've found. Their sound is much more authentic of the time period, and the broadway voices really ruin the aura of the film.
Overall, though, this movie is great--wonderful songs, dances and acting. The dialogue is fast-paced, witty, and cynical (really gives the outlook of the culture during this depression time).