42nd Street (1933)

The Greatest Musical Hit the Screen Has Ever Known!

42nd Street (1933) poster

A producer puts on what may be his last Broadway show, and at the last moment a chorus girl has to replace the star.

Director: Lloyd Bacon
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Runtime: 89 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Al Dubin, Harry Warren
Cinematography: Sol Polito
Editing: Thomas Pratt, Frank Ware
Production: Warner Bros. Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $439,000
Box Office: $2M
Original Language: en

Themes

Musical Theatre and Broadway Glitz, Broadway Musical and Stage Glamour, Musical Theater and Broadway Magic

Keywords

philadelphia, pennsylvania, musical, stage show, director, dog, broadway, pre-code, fainting, chorus girl, eviction, financial crisis

Trailer

42nd Street Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is 42nd Street about?
A producer puts on what may be his last Broadway show, and at the last moment a chorus girl has to replace the star.
Who directed 42nd Street?
42nd Street was directed by Lloyd Bacon.
Who stars in 42nd Street?
42nd Street stars Warner Baxter, Bebe Daniels, George Brent, Ruby Keeler, Guy Kibbee, Una Merkel.
How long is 42nd Street?
42nd Street has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
What genre is 42nd Street?
42nd Street is a Comedy, Drama, Romance film.
What is the budget of 42nd Street?
42nd Street had a budget of $439,000.
How much did 42nd Street gross?
42nd Street grossed $2M worldwide.
Where was 42nd Street produced?
42nd Street was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of 42nd Street?
The themes of 42nd Street include: Musical Theatre and Broadway Glitz, Broadway Musical and Stage Glamour, Musical Theater and Broadway Magic.