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Overview
Release Date:
24 November 1933 (USA) morePlot:
An attractive dancer is rescued from jail by a rich man, who helps her to have her first big opportunity at a musical play on Broadway. full summary | add synopsisUser Comments:
MGM jumps on that 42nd Street bandwagon moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Joan Crawford | ... | Janie Barlow | |
| Clark Gable | ... | Patch Gallagher | |
| Franchot Tone | ... | Tod Newton | |
| May Robson | ... | Dolly Todhunter - Tod's Grandmother | |
| Winnie Lightner | ... | Rosette LaRue | |
| Fred Astaire | ... | Fred Astaire | |
| Robert Benchley | ... | Ward King | |
| Ted Healy | ... | Steve - Patch's Assistant | |
| Arthur Jarrett | ... | Art Jarrett - Vocalist (as Art Jarrett) | |
| Grant Mitchell | ... | Jasper Bradley, Sr. | |
| Nelson Eddy | ... | Specialty Singer | |
| Maynard Holmes | ... | Jasper Bradley, Jr. | |
| Sterling Holloway | ... | Pinky - the Show's Author | |
| Gloria Foy | ... | Vivian Warner | |
| Moe Howard | ... | Stagehand |
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Add content advisory for parentsRuntime:
92 minCountry:
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EnglishColor:
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1.37 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Mono (Western Electric Sound System)Certification:
USA:TV-G (TV rating) | USA:Passed (National Board of Review) | USA:Approved (PCA #1307-R: 26 August 1935 for re-release)Filming Locations:
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USAMOVIEmeter: 
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Ted Healy is actually credited as 'Ted Healy and His Stooges,' but because the Stooges are also credited individually later (as Stagehands), he is listed just as 'Ted Healy'. moreGoofs:
Continuity: While chasing Patch, Janie is splashed by mud from a passing car; when she hops out of a cab minutes later, her shoes and stockings are clean. moreQuotes:
[first lines]Girl with Tod: I don't like the looks of this place Todd.
Tod Newton: Ah, come on. You'll get a lot of laughs.
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Like the other studios, MGM wasted no time cashing in on the success of 42nd Street with its own backstage musical, complete with ersatz Busby Berkeley choreography. This one is "Dancing Lady," and she's young Joan Crawford costarring with Franchot Tone and Clark Gable. A dancer named Fred Astaire makes his official film debut, and Nelson Eddy pops in for a song.
Crawford is an ambitious dancer being pursued by a rich boyfriend (Tone), but she's blinded by the footlights of Broadway. He helps her out by getting her into a show directed by tough guy Gable, and when he sees her talent and perseverance, he gives her the "top spot" in the show. Of course, he's attracted to her, too, and she to him.
It's easy for all of them to be attracted to one another because they're all gorgeous. 30 years after this film, Franchot Tone would play a dying President in "Advise and Consent"...and look it. Here he's a smooth dazzler in his top hat, tails, brilliant smile and dimples. Gable is muscular, sexy, and rough around the edges. Crawford sparkles with her athletic figure, beautiful legs, and surely a pair of the most spellbinding eyes ever in film. She is perfection in her Adrian outfits. Though she does well in her big number with Astaire, Crawford really was from the Ruby Keeler School of Hoofing - lots of arms, big steps, and a ton of noise. The musical itself - uh, "Dancing Lady" - is tuneful and pleasant, and its spectacular finale gives one the impression that Louis B screamed for the kitchen sink - Berkeley-type choreography, a Nelson Eddy solo, and Astaire.
It's wonderful to see these stars so young and energetic, and they are all great to watch. Look for an uncredited appearance by a blond Eve Arden and Lynn Bari somewhere in the chorus. Lots of fun from MGM.