42nd Street [1933] (REGION 1) (NTSC)

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You are going out as a youngster..........2007-10-17

But you've got to come back as a star!

"42nd Street" is one of those formula rival substitutes for the overbearing star formula chorus line movies that you see over and over. However it is old enough that this could have been the prototype for such movies as "Down to Earth" (1947). This must have been made shortly after talkies appeared ad they advertise it as one of the best movies since Warner Brothers made talkies. The story was adapted from a novel by Bradford Ropes.

It is interesting to see all the references to the "Great Depression" in the script and even the music.

A cute chorus girl Dorothy Brock (Bebe Daniels) smarms an old rich coot into financing a musical comedy and making her the star. The producer Julian Marsh (Warner Baxter) is economically poor due to the depression and has a nerves condition that makes this his last and imperatively good production. Others in the production range from old troopers to firs timers.

Most of the film is constant practicing in the day and deceit in the evening.

This film is good enough to place names next to the pictures of the actors and you will recognize many personalities form the period for example:

Warner Baxter
Bebe Daniels
George Brent
Ruby Keeler
Guy Kibbee
Una Merkel
Ginger Rogers
Ned Sparks
Dick Powell
Allen Jenkins
Edward J. Nugent
Robert McWade
George E. Stone

There are many good Songs peppered throughout the film such as:
"It Must Be June"
"Shuffle Off to Buffalo"
"Young and Healthy"
"42nd Street"

If you cotton to Harry Warren songs you may want to find the album "The Song Is Harry Warren"

We can all sit back with your popcorn and become part of 42nd street.

A clever and witty musical gem.......2004-04-27

This 1933 classic is a brilliant example of Warner Bros at their grittyand glamorous best. It has drama, sophistication and adult themes allhandled superbly by a great cast. They genuinely don't make 'em like thisany more. Ruby Keeler's disarmingly amateurish performance enhances thewhole enjoyment of this movie. Great songs and outstanding Busby Berkleychoreographed routines make this a master class in entertainment. Brilliantly funny one liners and tongue in cheek humour add to the overallmagic that is 42nd Street!

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42nd Street [1933] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
Ruby Keeler
Manufacturer: Warner Home Video
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: 1419823167
Release Date: 2006-03-21
42nd Street [1933] (REGION 1) (NTSC)

Average customer rating:

You are going out as a youngster...
A clever and witty musical gem

42nd Street [1933] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
Starring: Warner Baxter , Bebe Daniels , George Brent , Ruby Keeler , and Guy Kibbee
Director: Lloyd Bacon
Manufacturer: Warner Home Video
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B000E0ODZY
Release Date: 2006-03-21
42nd Street [1933] (REGION 1) (NTSC)

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You are going out as a youngster..........2007-10-17

A clever and witty musical gem.......2004-04-27

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