| Edition |
Standard version. |
| Description |
1 videodisc (89 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD, region 1, full screen presentation; Dolby Digital stereo. |
| Performer |
Warner Baxter, Bebe Daniels, George Brent, Ruby Keeler, Guy Kibbee, Una Merkel, Ginger Rogers, Ned Sparks, Dick Powell, Allen Jenkins, Edward J. Nugent, Robert McWade, George E. Stone. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Note |
Special features: 3 vintage featurettes: Harry Warren: America's foremost composer, Hollywood newsreel, A trip through a Hollywood studio ; Notes on Busby Berkeley. |
| Language |
English dialogue with optional English or French subtitles; closed-captioned. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Theatrical producers and directors -- New York (State) -- New York -- Drama.
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Theater -- Production and direction -- New York (State) -- New York -- Drama.
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Theater -- Production and direction -- Drama.
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| Genre/Form |
Feature 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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James, Rian, 1899-1953. Screenwriter.
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Seymour, James. Screenwriter.
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Warren, Harry, 1893-1981. Composer.
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Dubin, Al. Lyricist.
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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.
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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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Jenkins, Allen, 1900-1974. Actor.
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Nugent, Edward, 1904-1995.
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McWade, Robert, 1872-1938. Actor.
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Stone, George E., 1903-1967. Actor.
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Ropes, Bradford.
42nd Street.
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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 |
| ISBN |
1419823167 |
| Standard No. |
012569678545 |
| Music No. |
67854 Warner Home Video |
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