Ziegfeld Follies(1945)
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Ziegfeld Follies Synopsis
The late, great impresario Florenz Ziegfeld looks down from heaven and ordains a new revue in his grand old style.
Ziegfeld Follies (1945) is a music and comedy film directed by Vincente Minnelli, released on August 26, 1945 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars William Powell, Fred Astaire, Lucille Ball and Lucille Bremer. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 59 ratings.
- Director:
- Vincente Minnelli
- Writers:
- Arthur Freed, David Freedman, Hugh Martin
- Producers:
- Arthur Freed
- Cinematographer:
- Charles Rosher
- Composer:
- Harry Warren
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Budget:
- $3,403,000
- Revenue:
- $5,344,000
- Status:
- Released
Ziegfeld Follies (1945) Trailer
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Ziegfeld Follies Videos & Clips
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Ziegfeld Follies - Trailer 1
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Ziegfeld Follies (1945) (Trailer)
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Bring On The Wonderful Men – Virginia O 'Brien | Ziegfeld Follies | Warner Archive
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Bring On The Beautiful Girls – Lucille Ball | Ziegfeld Follies | Warner Archive
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The Babbit and the Bromide – Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly | Ziegfeld Follies | Warner Archive
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Lena Horne Sings Love | Ziegfeld Follies | Warner Archive
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Ziegfeld Follies Cast & Crew
Main cast
William Powell
as Florenz Ziegfeld Jr.
Fred Astaire
as Fred Astaire / Raffles / Tai Long / Gentleman
Lucille Ball
as Lucille Ball (segment "Here's to the Ladies")
Lucille Bremer
as Princess ("This Heart of Mine") / Moy Ling ("Limehouse Blues")
Fanny Brice
as Norma Edelman (segment "A Sweepstakes Ticket")
Judy Garland
as Star (segment "A Great Lady Has an Interview")
Kathryn Grayson
as Kathryn Grayson (segment "Beauty")
Lena Horne
as Lena Horne (segment "Love")
Gene Kelly
as Gentleman (segment "The Babbit and the Bromide")
James Melton
as Alfredo (segment "La Traviata")
Victor Moore
as Lawyer's Client (segment "Pay the Two Dollars")
Red Skelton
as J. Newton Numbskull (segment "When Television Comes")
Key crew
Directed by Vincente Minnelli, written by Arthur Freed, David Freedman and Hugh Martin, produced by Arthur Freed.
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Ziegfeld Follies Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 59 ratings.
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Ziegfeld Follies – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Ziegfeld Follies online?
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Ziegfeld Follies (1945) 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 Ziegfeld Follies?
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The main cast of Ziegfeld Follies (1945) includes William Powell, Fred Astaire, Lucille Ball, Lucille Bremer and Fanny Brice. The film was directed by Vincente Minnelli. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Ziegfeld Follies released?
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Ziegfeld Follies was released on August 26, 1945 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is Ziegfeld Follies worth watching?
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Ziegfeld Follies (1945) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 59 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Ziegfeld Follies?
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