Footlight Parade(1933)
Climaxing Warner Bros.' glittering parade of musicals!
Footlight Parade Synopsis
A fledgling producer finds himself at odds with his workers, financiers and his greedy ex-wife when he tries to produce live musicals for movie-going audiences.
Footlight Parade (1933) is a comedy and music film directed by Lloyd Bacon, released on October 21, 1933 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars James Cagney, Joan Blondell, Ruby Keeler and Dick Powell. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 105 ratings.
- Director:
- Lloyd Bacon
- Writers:
- Manuel Seff, James Seymour, Robert Lord
- Producers:
- Robert Lord
- Cinematographer:
- George Barnes
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Budget:
- $703,000
- Revenue:
- $2,416,000
- Status:
- Released
Footlight Parade (1933) Trailer
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Footlight Parade Videos & Clips
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Footlight Parade Cast & Crew
Main cast
James Cagney
as Chester Kent
Joan Blondell
as Nan
Ruby Keeler
as Bea
Dick Powell
as Scotty
Frank McHugh
as Francis
Guy Kibbee
as Gould
Ruth Donnelly
as Mrs. Gould
Hugh Herbert
as Bowers
Claire Dodd
as Vivian
Gordon Westcott
as Harry Thompson
Arthur Hohl
as Al Frazer
Renee Whitney
as Cynthia Kent
Key crew
Directed by Lloyd Bacon, written by Manuel Seff, James Seymour and Robert Lord, produced by Robert Lord.
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Footlight Parade Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 105 ratings.
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Footlight Parade – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Footlight Parade online?
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Footlight Parade (1933) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Footlight Parade?
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The main cast of Footlight Parade (1933) includes James Cagney, Joan Blondell, Ruby Keeler, Dick Powell and Frank McHugh. The film was directed by Lloyd Bacon. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Footlight Parade released?
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Footlight Parade was released on October 21, 1933 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is Footlight Parade worth watching?
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Footlight Parade (1933) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 105 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Footlight Parade?
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