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King of Burlesque is a 1936 American musical film directed by Sidney Lanfield and starring Warner Baxter, Alice Faye and Jack Oakie. It is about a former burlesque producer played by Baxter who moves into a legitimate theatre and does very well, until he marries a socialite.
King of Burlesque: Directed by Sidney Lanfield. With Warner Baxter, Alice Faye, Jack Oakie, Mona Barrie. Former burlesque producer moves into legitimate theatre and does well until he marries a socialite. After his divorce his former top singer returns from London to help out.
- (231)
- Drama, Musical, Romance
- Sidney Lanfield
- 1936-01-03
Directed by Sidney Lanfield. Gay as the Great White Way. Warner Baxter plays the ambitious producer of a burlesque show who rises to the big time on Broadway. Alice Faye is the loyal burleycue singer who helps make Baxter a success.
- Sidney Lanfield
- 20th Century Fox
Former burlesque producer moves into legitimate theatre and does well until he marries a socialite. After his divorce his former top singer returns from London to help out.
- Sidney Lanfield, A. F. Erickson
- Warner Baxter
King of Burlesque (1935) View more photos Movie Info Synopsis Having moved from burlesque shows to big Broadway musicals, producer Kerry Bolton (Warner Baxter) craves prestige.
- Sidney Lanfield
- Musical, Comedy
- Warner Baxter
King of Burlesque (1936) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Warner Baxter plays the ambitious producer of a burlesque show who rises to the big time on Broadway. Alice Faye is the loyal burleycue singer who helps make Baxter a success. His head turned by sudden fame, Baxter falls under the spell of a society woman (Mona Barrie) who has theatrical aspirations of her own.