Gold Diggers of 1933

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Cast

Warren William
as J. Lawrence Bradford

Joan Blondell
as Carol King

Aline MacMahon
as Trixie Lorraine

Dick Powell
as Brad Roberts/Robert Bradford

Ruby Keeler
as Polly Parker

Ginger Rogers
as Fay Fortune

Aline McMahon
as Trixie

Guy Kibbee
as Peabody

Ned Sparks
as Barney

Clarence Nordstrom
as Don

Tammany Young
as Eddie

Robert Agnew
as Dance Director

Sterling Holloway
as Messenger Boy

Ferdinand Gottschalk
as Clubman

Lynn Browning
as Gold Digger Girl

Charles C. Wilson
as Deputy

Billy Barty
as `Pettin' in the Park' Baby

Fred 'Snowflake' Toones
as Black Couple

Theresa Harris
as Black Couple

Joan Barclay
as Chorus Girl

Wallace MacDonald
as Stage Manager

Charles Lane
as Society Reporter

Wilbur Mack
as Society Reporter

Grace Hayle
as Society Reporter

Hobart Cavanaugh
as Dog Salesman

William "Wild Bill" Elliott
as Dance Extra

Dennis O'Keefe
as Extra During Intermission

Sam Godfrey
as Society Reporter

Busby Berkeley
as Call Boy

Fred Kelsey
as Detective Jones

Frank Mills
as 1st Forgotten Man

Jay Eaton
as Diner

Etta Moten
as `Forgotten Man' Singer

Billy West
as Medal of Honor Winner

Eddie Foster
as Zipky's Kentucky Hill Billies (2nd Man)

Loretta Andrews
as Gold Digger

Adrien Brier
as Gold Digger

Monica Bannister
as Gold Digger

Maxine Cantway
as Gold Digger

Bonnie Bannon
as Gold Digger

Margaret Carthew
as Gold Digger

Kitty Cunningham
as Gold Digger

Gloria Faythe
as Gold Digger

Anne Hovey
as Gold Digger

Muriel Gordon
as Gold Digger

June Glory
as Gold Digger

Ebba Hally
as Gold Digger

Amo Ingraham
as Gold Digger

Lorena Layson
as Gold Digger

Alice Jans
as Gold Digger

Jayne Shadduck
as Gold Digger

Bee Stevens
as Gold Digger

Anita Thompson
as Gold Digger

Dorothy White
as Dancer

Pat Wing
as Gold Digger

Renee Whitney
as Gold Digger

Ann Hovey
as Gold Digger

Dorothy Coonan Wellman
as Gold Digger

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Critic Reviews for Gold Diggers of 1933

Audience Reviews for Gold Diggers of 1933

• Nov 19, 2018

  Essential pre-code viewing. It has such range â" the Busby Berkeley musical numbers which are outstanding, the bawdy little bits slipped in here and there, and the social commentary, touching on the Depression and veterans of WWI. The plot is contrived and relies on the oft-used trope of meeting an â~ordinary guyâ(TM) who turns out to be rich, but wow that ending and performance of â~Remember My Forgotten Manâ(TM) is something special, and so unique for a musical. Joan Blondellâ(TM)s spoken parts and Etta Motenâ(TM)s soul-piercing vocals are both from the heart, and itâ(TM)s interesting that the number completely supersedes whatever happens to Blondell and Warren Williamâ(TM)s relationship. Berkeley also delivers very different effects in the other numbers â" â~Weâ(TM)re in the Moneyâ(TM), with those giant coins and tight shots on the chorus girls, â~Pettinâ(TM) in the Parkâ(TM) with that naughty â~babyâ(TM) and the two tiers of women changing outfits in silhouette, and â~The Shadow Waltzâ(TM), with that ethereal, dreamy swirling. I loved how he puts in a cameo as well â" look for him as the â~call boyâ(TM) knocking on dressing room doors before â~Remember My Forgotten Manâ(TM). Iâ(TM)m not a huge Dick Powell or Ruby Keeler fan, but they are pretty endearing here, and Powellâ(TM)s vocals really take us back to the 1930â(TM)s, and a completely different style. The plot, which has three chorus girls (Blondell, Keeler, and Aline MacMahon) pairing up with three affluent guys (William, Powell, and Guy Kibbee), while trying to squeeze another (Ginger Rogers) out of the equation, isnâ(TM)t amazing or anything, but the dialogue is entertaining and while we see some prancing around in lingerie, the female characters are all more than cardboard characters or simple â~gold diggersâ(TM). Blondell is wonderful and made several great films in this era; I think sheâ(TM)s underrated. The film has such life to it, and with all of the elements it has, really showcases the era.
  Antonius B Super Reviewer
• Jun 08, 2014

  A politically engaged (and very funny) musical that reflects the historical context to which it belongs and, clearly in favor of Roosevelt's New Deal, uses the magical transformation of the limited theater stage into a gigantic cinematic space to show that everything is possible.
  Carlos M Super Reviewer
• Sep 27, 2012

  Tastefully shot, playfully acted, and immaculately staged, this Depression-Era musical features a humorous and lighthearted script as well as some rather stunning stage performances. The cast does a phenomenal job of absolutely owning their respective roles, and legendary choreographer Busby Berkeley's music numbers do nothing but dazzle with their boundless creativity and focus.
  

  Kristijonas F Super Reviewer
• Feb 09, 2012

  Though I'm not really a fan of the story but I just fucking love the fantastic musical numbers. Man, I love classic musical.
  Cita W Super Reviewer

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