Directed by:
Lloyd BaconScreenplay:
James SeymourCinematography:
Sol PolitoCast:
Warner Baxter, Bebe Daniels, George Brent, Ruby Keeler, Guy Kibbee, Una Merkel, Ginger Rogers, Ned Sparks, Dick Powell, Allen Jenkins, Edward J. Nugent (more)Plots(1)
Splashy Hollywood does splashy Broadway in this behind-the-scenes of a show musical. The leading lady is, as many times before, suddenly unavailable and the understudy chorus line girl is thrust into the limelight. Last minute preparations for opening night with the new star turn the entire production on its ear before the big premiere. (official distributor synopsis)
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It is very good that old movies are preserved for future generations. This is one of them. "42nd Street" has a beautiful visual and sound side, which is absolutely crucial in the case of a musical with a dramatic and comically romantic storyline. Even today, this movie looks gorgeous. It's not a big spectacle, especially in terms of plot, but the number at the end is definitely worth it. I don't know why, but it almost moves me musically more than modern musicals.
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