| Description |
1 videodisc (89 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Series |
The Busby Berkeley collection |
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Busby Berkeley collection.
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| System Details |
DVD, region 1, full screen presentation; Dolby Digital stereo. |
| Language |
English with optional English or French subtitles ; closed-captioned. (feature film only) |
| Performer |
Warner Baxter (Julian Marsh), Bebe Daniels (Dorothy Brock), George Brent (Pat Denning), Ruby Keeler (Peggy), Guy Kibbee (Abner Dillon), Uuna Merkel (Lorraine Fleming), Ginger Rogers (Ann), Ned Sparks (Barry), Dick Powell (Billy Lawler), Allen Jenkins (Mac Elroy), Edward J. Nugent (Terry), Robert McWade (Jones), George E. Stone (Andy Lee). |
| Credits |
Dances & ensembles created by Busby Berkeley ; words & music by Al Dubin and Harry Warren ; photography by Sol Polito ; edited by Frank Ware & Thomas Pratt ; Vitaphone Orchestra conducted by Leo F. Forbstein. |
| Note |
Originally produced as motion picture in 1933. |
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Based on the novel by Bradford Ropes. |
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Also includes: 3 vintage featurettes: Harry Warren: America's foremost composer, Hollywood newsreel, A trip through a Hollywood studio ; Notes on Busby Berkeley. |
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For specific features see interactive menu. |
| Summary |
The movie musical that introduced the choreography of Busby Berkeley, 42nd Street also contains the classic plot involving a tyrannical director, egotistical leading lady and wide-eyed ingenue, all set to a standout musical score. |
| Subject |
Theatrical producers and directors -- New York (State) -- New York -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Theater -- Production and direction -- New York (State) -- New York -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Musicals -- Videodiscs.
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DVDs.
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| Genre |
Feature films.
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Fiction films.
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Film adaptations.
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Musical films.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Bacon, Lloyd, 1890-1955, director.
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Warren, Harry, 1893-1981, composer.
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Berkeley, Busby, 1895-1976, choreographer.
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Baxter, Warner, 1889-1951, actor.
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Daniels, Bebe, 1901-1971, actor.
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Brent, George, 1904-1979, actor.
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Keeler, Ruby, actor.
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Kibbee, Guy, 1882-1956, actor.
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Merkel, Una, 1903-1986, actor.
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Rogers, Ginger, 1911-1995, actor.
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Sparks, Ned, 1883-1957, actor.
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Powell, Dick, 1904-1963, actor.
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Warner Bros. Pictures (1923-1967)
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Vitaphone Corp.
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Turner Entertainment Co.
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Warner Home Video (Firm)
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| Added Title |
Forty-second street |
| Standard No. |
vd bvaizs |
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012569678545 |
| Music No. |
67854 Warner Home Video |
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67852 Warner Home Video |
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