Added: Oct 14, 2008
From: Eleanorfan1992
Duration: 8:29
42nd Street is a 1933 musical film, set on the famous Manhattan street of that name, which was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture. The script was written by Rian James and James Seymour, from the novel by Bradford Ropes. The film was directed by Lloyd Bacon with choreography by Busby Berkeley. The songs were written by Harry Warren with lyrics by Al Dubin.The film is a fast-paced, backstage movie musical, one that changed the film musical forever and was so financially successful that it saved Warner Bros. Studios from bankruptcy. Many decades later, in 1980, it was made into a hit stage musical of the same name. The film has been selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry. In 2006 this film ranked #13 on the American Film Institute's list of best musicals.Directed by Lloyd Bacon Produced by Darryl Zanuck (uncredited) Written by Bradford Ropes (novel), Rian James and James Seymour Starring Warner Baxter, Bebe Daniels, George Brent, Ruby Keeler, Ginger Rogers and Dick Powell.Music by Harry Warren (songs)
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Rating: 3.64 (14 ratings) Views: 2637' favoriteCount='9 Comments: 3
brillantina Says:
Oct 14, 2008 - A lively backstage drama that chronicles the hard work of a manic Broadway director (Warner Baxter) behind the making of a musical comedy- where life depends upon the success of the opening show.
Juliaflo Says:
Oct 14, 2008 - Happy 75th Anniversary to 42nd Street.
prime1mover Says:
Oct 14, 2008 - The 1980's Broadway Musical took great liberties. For example, it included numbers from other 1930's films such as "Lullaby Of Broadway" (sung by Jerry Orbach). Gower Champion did the choreography, and his death was announced after the curtain calls on opening night.