Container of (work): Trip thru a Hollywood studio, Container of (work): Harry Warren, American's foremost composer. Container of (work): Young and healthy (Motion picture). Container of (work): Shuffle off to Buffalo.
Notes:
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. Originally produced in the United States as a motion picture in 1933. Special features include From book to screen to stage; Hollywood Newsreel; A trip thru a Hollywood studio, a short film by Ralph Staub (10 min., 1935, black and white); Harry Warren, American's foremost composer, directed by Ray McCarey (9 min., 1933, black and white); The 42nd Street special; vintage cartoon Young and healthy (7 min., 1933, black and white); vintage cartoon Shuffle off to Buffalo (7 min., 1933, black and white); trailer; song selection. Full screen (1.37:1). Based on the novel by Bradford Ropes.
Summary:
The movie musical that introduced the choreography of Busby Berkeley, 42nd Street also contains the classic plot involving a tyrannical director, egotistical leading lady and wide-eyed ingenue, all set to a standout musical score.
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