42nd Street (1933) is the classic, fast-paced, backstage movie musical - a refreshing film that changed the film musical forever and saved Warner Bros. studios from bankruptcy
42nd Street (1933)
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Reviews Counted:20
Fresh:19
Rotten:1
Average Rating:7.8/10
Runtime: 90 mins
Genre: Musical & Performing Arts
Synopsis: 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... 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. Many memorable tunes including: "Forty-Second Street," "Young and Healthy," "You're Getting To Be A Habit With Me" and "Shuffle Off To Buffalo." [More]
Starring: Dick Powell, Ruby Keeler, Ginger Rogers, Warner Baxter
Starring: Dick Powell, Ruby Keeler, Ginger Rogers, Warner Baxter, Bebe Daniels, George Brent, Una Merkel, Guy Kibbee, Ned Sparks
Director: Lloyd Bacon
Director: Lloyd Bacon
Producer: Hal B. Wallis
Screenwriter: James Seymour, Rian James
Composer: Al Dubin, Harry Warren
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Reviews for 42nd Street
| Tomatometer Percentage | Movie |
|---|---|
| 77% 77% | The Hangover |
| 88% 88% | Inglourious Basterds |
| 66% 66% | Public Enemies |
| 24% 24% | G-Force |
| 44% 44% | Night at the Museum: B… |
| Tomatometer Percentage | Movie |
|---|---|
| 82% 82% | Paranormal Activity |
| 57% 57% | 9 |
| 44% 44% | Jennifer's Body |
| 58% 58% | A Perfect Getaway |
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