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42nd Street

1933-03-11 · 89 min · ★ 7.0

Comedy · Drama · Romance

Broadway director Julian Marsh needs just one more hit show so he can retire and recover his health. It looks like he just may pull it off until temperamental star Dorthy Brock breaks her ankle on the eve of the show's premiere and has to be replaced by her understudy Peggy.

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Directors
Lloyd Bacon
Production companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 439,000
Revenue
USD 2,281,000

Top Cast

Warner BaxterWarner BaxterJulian Marsh
Bebe DanielsBebe DanielsDorothy Brock
George BrentGeorge BrentPat Denning
Ruby KeelerRuby KeelerPeggy
Guy KibbeeGuy KibbeeAbner Dillon
Una MerkelUna MerkelLorraine Fleming
Ginger RogersGinger RogersAnn
Ned SparksNed SparksBarry
Dick PowellDick PowellBilly Lawler
Allen JenkinsAllen JenkinsMac Elroy
Edward NugentEdward NugentTerry
Robert McWadeRobert McWadeJones
George E. StoneGeorge E. StoneAndy Lee
Toby WingToby WingPartner in "Young & Healthy" Number (uncredited)
Louise BeaversLouise BeaversPansy (uncredited)
Charles LaneCharles LaneAuthor of 'Pretty Lady' (uncredited)
Wallis ClarkWallis ClarkDr. Chadwick (uncredited)
Tom KennedyTom KennedySlim Murphy (uncredited)
Harry AkstJerry (uncredited)
George IrvingGeorge IrvingHotel Doctor (uncredited)

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