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Ziegfeld Follies (1946)

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Reviews Counted:7

Fresh:5

Rotten:2

Average Rating:6.4/10

Runtime: 1 hr 57 mins

Genre: Musical & Performing Arts

Synopsis: "Ziegfeld Follies of 1946": Some of Metro Goldwyn Mayer's greatest performers star in this lavish tribute to the late, one-of-a-kind Broadway producer Florenz Ziegfeld. The film begins in heaven,... "Ziegfeld Follies of 1946": Some of Metro Goldwyn Mayer's greatest performers star in this lavish tribute to the late, one-of-a-kind Broadway producer Florenz Ziegfeld. The film begins in heaven, with Ziegfeld imagining what one final, grand revue would look like. A series of musical and comedy sketches follow, each featuring MGM's top stars. There's an opulent water ballet sequence starring Esther Williams, dances featuring Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly, a comedy sketch with Red Skelton as a drunk television announcer, and much more. "Ziegfeld Follies" has something to entertain everyone. [More]

Starring: Fred Astaire, Lucille Ball, William Powell, Judy Garland

Starring: Fred Astaire, Lucille Ball, William Powell, Judy Garland, Gene Kelly, Red Skelton, Fanny Brice, Edward Arnold

Director: Vincente Minnelli

Director: Vincente Minnelli
Producer: Arthur Freed
Screenwriter: Guy Bolton

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Apr 25, 2006

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  • Ziegfeld Follies
  • A dead showman looks down upon the earth and dreams of his perfect show.
  • Source: Warner Home Video
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    Michael E. Grost

    Uneven anthology with some great Minnelli musical numbers.

    Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Jul., 18 2009 07:21 AM

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    Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Jan., 29 2009 03:15 AM

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    Cole Smithey

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    Emanuel Levy

    Though not one of Minnelli (or MGM's) best musicals, this pastice is worth seeing for the dancing of Astarire and Kelly (the first and only time in history), Fanny Brice's shtick, and Judy Garland in a wonderfully satiric impersonation of Greer Garson

    Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Sep., 19 2006 01:58 PM

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    John J. Puccio

    ...an elaborate showcase for the exceptional musical and comedy talents of MGM's biggest stars, with no messy story line or characterizations getting in the way.

    Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Apr., 25 2006 10:38 AM

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    Christopher Null

    Some of the performances are standouts, but just as many are utter duds.

    Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Apr., 24 2006 08:30 PM

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    Mark Bourne

    Technically it's magnificent overkill, from Minnelli's swooping crane shots to the turning, floating 'Hello Dali!' carnival-wedding-cake scenic design to the intense Technicolor that burned holes in retinas.

    Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Apr., 23 2006 10:28 PM

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    Daniel Eagan

    Large-scale musical with hit or miss tunes

    comment Comment | Aug., 24 2004 07:28 AM

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