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42nd Street is a 1933 American pre-Code musical film directed by Lloyd Bacon, with songs by Harry Warren (music) and Al Dubin (lyrics). The film's numbers were staged and choreographed by Busby Berkeley.
42nd Street: Directed by Lloyd Bacon. With Warner Baxter, Bebe Daniels, George Brent, Ruby Keeler. When the leading lady of a Broadway musical breaks her ankle, she is replaced by a young unknown actress, who becomes the star of the show.
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- Comedy, Drama, Musical
- Lloyd Bacon
- 1933-03-11
The film that launched the Golden Age of Hollywood musicals, 42nd Street traces the creation of a Broadway show from its first casting call through its blockbuster opening night--when the...
Bubsy Berkeley does it again in 42nd Street, a brilliant depression-era romp with stellar musical numbers and impeccable choreography. Read Critics Reviews
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- Ruby Keeler
- Lloyd Bacon
- Musical, Comedy
Based on the classic 1933 movie musical of the same name, 42ND STREET tells the story of a starry-eyed young actress named Peggy Sawyer who has come to audition for the new Julian Marsh-directed musical that is about to open on Broadway.
- Lloyd Bacon, Gordon Hollingshead
- Warner Baxter
42nd Street, American musical film, released in 1933, that featured innovative production numbers choreographed by Busby Berkeley. It was named for the Manhattan street that hosts many Broadway theatres. An instant and enduring classic, 42nd Street transformed the musical genre.
When the leading lady of a Broadway musical breaks her ankle, she is replaced by a young unknown actress, who becomes the star of the show. Renowned Broadway producer/director Julian Marsh is hired to put together a new musical revue.
