42nd Street(1933)
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42nd Street Synopsis
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.
42nd Street (1933) is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Lloyd Bacon, released on March 11, 1933 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Warner Baxter, Bebe Daniels, George Brent and Ruby Keeler. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 222 ratings.
- Director:
- Lloyd Bacon
- Writers:
- Bradford Ropes, Rian James, James Seymour
- Producers:
- Darryl F. Zanuck
- Cinematographer:
- Sol Polito
- Composer:
- Al Dubin
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Budget:
- $439,000
- Revenue:
- $2,281,000
- Status:
- Released
42nd Street (1933) Trailer
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42nd Street Videos & Clips
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42nd Street Trailer (1933)
Trailer
‘42nd Street’ Play by Play with Dave Karger | TCM Musical Matinee
Featurette
42nd Street - Original Promotional Film
Featurette
John Landis on 42ND STREET
Featurette
42nd Street Cast & Crew
Main cast
Warner Baxter
as Julian Marsh
Bebe Daniels
as Dorothy Brock
George Brent
as Pat Denning
Ruby Keeler
as Peggy
Guy Kibbee
as Abner Dillon
Una Merkel
as Lorraine Fleming
Ginger Rogers
as Ann
Ned Sparks
as Barry
Dick Powell
as Billy Lawler
Allen Jenkins
as Mac Elroy
Edward Nugent
as Terry
Robert McWade
as Jones
Key crew
Directed by Lloyd Bacon, written by Bradford Ropes, Rian James and James Seymour, produced by Darryl F. Zanuck.
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42nd Street Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 222 ratings.
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42nd Street – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch 42nd Street online?
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42nd Street (1933) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in 42nd Street?
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The main cast of 42nd Street (1933) includes Warner Baxter, Bebe Daniels, George Brent, Ruby Keeler and Guy Kibbee. 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 42nd Street released?
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42nd Street was released on March 11, 1933 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is 42nd Street worth watching?
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42nd Street (1933) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 222 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for 42nd Street?
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