Quickie: 42ND STREET (1933)
42nd Street (1933)–****
Quickie Review
A famous, but penniless stage director has to put together one last hit before he can retire. When his leading lady can’t perform, a first time chorus girl takes her place and gets the a once in a lifetime shot at stardom. A snappy screenplay and performances as witty as they are touching make this movie musical into a top-notch screen spectacular. The “42nd Street” stage number is unforgettable, while Warner Baxter’s performance as the desperate director a showstopper. Also starring Bebe Daniels, George Brent, and Ruby Keeler.
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