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Movie Info

Release Date: March 11, 1933
Runtime: 89 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (3)
Genres:
Drama Comedy Romance
Budget: $439,000
Revenue: $2,281,000
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
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92%
Tomatometer
83
83/100
Metacritic
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6.9/10
TMDB
213 votes
⭐
7.3/10
IMDb
13,326 votes
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42nd Street

1933

"Dreams unfold on the stage of ambition."

Also known as: πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ EN: Forty-Second Street? πŸ‡«πŸ‡· FR: 42e Rue? All international titles (3) →

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 1/5
Sexual Content 2/5
Language 1/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 0/5
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Budget: $439,000
Revenue: $2,281,000
Profit $1,842,000
ROI +419.6% (5.2x)

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Cast of 42nd Street

Warner Baxter as Julian Marsh in 42nd Street
Warner Baxter
Julian Marsh
Bebe Daniels as Dorothy Brock in 42nd Street
Bebe Daniels
Dorothy Brock
Ruby Keeler as Peggy in 42nd Street
Ruby Keeler
Peggy

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Keywords

#musical 127 #dog 57 #philadelphia, pennsylvania 31 #pre-code 26 #broadway 11 #rehearsal 4 #financial crisis 4 #chorus girl 3 #stage show 3 #secret lover 3 #director 2 #a star is born 1 #fainting 1 #eviction 1

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Trivia & Fun Facts about 42nd Street

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  • Ginger Rogers was initially cast in a supporting role, but her talent and screen presence led to her being promoted to a lead role as the chorus girl.

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  • The choreography for the musical numbers was primarily created by Busby Berkeley, who was known for his innovative and elaborate dance sequences.

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  • In one scene, a character mentions the phrase 'You're going out there a youngster, but you've got to come back a star,' which has become a memorable quote in the context of show business.

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  • The film features a notable performance of '42nd Street,' which has been referenced and parodied in various other films and television shows over the decades.

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  • There is a moment where a prop is seen in two different locations in the same scene, leading to a continuity error that viewers can spot.

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  • The film's soundtrack includes several original compositions that were designed to capture the spirit of Broadway during the Great Depression, reflecting the era's cultural landscape.

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