Directed by:
Mervyn LeRoyCinematography:
Sol PolitoCast:
Warren William, Joan Blondell, Aline MacMahon, Ruby Keeler, Dick Powell, Guy Kibbee, Ned Sparks, Ginger Rogers, Sterling Holloway, Busby Berkeley (more)VOD (2)
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Three showgirls attempt to find financial backing for the new show planned by producer Barney Hopkins. Songwriter Brad Roberts, an incognito man of wealth, offers to put up the money, a fact that brings down the wrath of his older brother J. Lawrence Bradford, who despises show folk. (official distributor synopsis)
Reviews (1)
A classic beautiful musical from the 1930s, which struggles somewhat with its story, but compensates for it all with gorgeous dance, music, and singing sequences. The final performance is absolutely incredible, and some elements are stunningly beautiful. It's evident that the creators were aware they were filming a black-and-white movie, and they knew how to utilize the amazing contrast between black and white. It's a shame there aren't more of those performances, and that they felt the need to inject unnecessary romance and other trivialities into it.
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