| Description |
1 videodisc (approximately 186 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD, Region 1, full screen (1.33:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 2.0 mono. |
| Language |
English dialogue, French or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned. |
| Note |
Title from container. |
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Originally released as a motion picture in 1936. |
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Special features: "Ziegfeld on film" (an all-new behind-the-scenes documentary); New York hails 'The great Ziegfeld' (1936 newsreel). |
| Cast |
William Powell, Myrna Loy, Luise Rainer, Frank Morgan, Fanny Brice, Virginia Bruce, Reginald Owen, Ray Bolger, Ernest Cossart. |
| Credits |
Cinematographer, Oliver T. Marsh ; art director, Cedric Gibbons ; editor, William S. Gray ; music, Walter Donaldson ; costume designer, Adrian ; dance director, Seymour Felix. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: Not rated. |
| Summary |
Ziegfeld is a theatrical impresario, whose show business empire begins when he stage-manages a tour for a strongman. With almost no money in the bank, he charms European stage star Anna Held to headline his "Follies". From 1907, Ziegfeld stages annual editions of Broadway's most fabulous revue. Eventually, Ziegfeld abandons Anna in favor of other beauties. Ziegfeld comes to realize that his new romance with Follies-girl Audrey Dane, is all wrong, settling instead for good-natured actress Billie Burke. Bankrupted by the Depression, Ziegfeld dies as he plans a spectacular comeback. |
| Awards |
Academy Awards, USA, 1937: Oscar - Best Actress in a Leading Role (Luise Rainer); Best Dance Direction (Seymour Felix); Best Picture (Hunt Stromberg). |
| Subject |
Ziegfeld, Flo, 1869-1932 -- Drama.
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Revues -- Production and direction -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Man-woman relationships -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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DVDs.
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| Local Subject |
ACADEMY AWARD WINNERS, 1936.
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| Added Author |
Stromberg, Hunt, 1894-1968.
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McGuire, William Anthony, 1885-1940.
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Leonard, Robert Z., 1889-1968.
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Powell, William, 1892-1984.
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Loy, Myrna, 1905-1993.
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Rainer, Luise, 1910-
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Morgan, Frank, 1890-1949.
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Brice, Fanny.
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Bruce, Virginia, 1910-1982.
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Owen, Reginald, 1887-1972.
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Bolger, Ray.
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Cossart, Ernest, 1876-1951.
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Marsh, Oliver T., 1893-1941.
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Gibbons, Cedric, 1895-1960.
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Gray, William S., 1896-1946.
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Donaldson, Walter, 1893-1947.
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Adrian, 1903-1959.
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Felix, Seymour, 1892-1961.
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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
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Warner Home Video (Firm)
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| ISBN |
0790745194 |
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9780790745190 |
| Standard No. |
012569512429 |
| Music No. |
65124 Warner Home Video |
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