42nd Street

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David K @RT61474040 Sep 21, 2026 Really iconic. The songs the sets and the Busby Berkeley routines are superb. It's probably not fair to compare it with 5-star films like Gold Diggers of 1933, but it fares well in that comparison. Per Dave Karger of TCM, it established a style that has affected many things including marching bands at football games. See more

Kyle M @RT77296778 Apr 7, 2026 Walked in standard form like most that followed throughout 1933 with reliance on the cinematic measures than utterly engaging storytelling aside from passionate expressions towards the profession’s paralleling insights that were sharply delivered through layered performances and more outstanding sequences that are awe-worthy. (B) See more

Bookies B @BookiesBeat Jan 4, 2026 Not as good as the book, but movies rarely if ever are. The plot is rushed; several characters are mashed together and, as a result, end up underdeveloped. Julian Marsh is the king of producing musical comedies, but here he is doubling as the impatient dance taskmaster Andy Lee, while Lee's character is essentially left in the background with little to do. Marsh has been given an illness of no substance. So much of the interesting parts were left out for uninteresting parts. The 'love triangle' involving Peggy Sawyer, Pat, and Terry, and for some reason Billy is so hurried and disjointed you end up not caring about any of them. Also, the actress who plays Peggy was a poor choice since she lacks the charm of a small-town girl trying to make it in show business. Brock's conceited diva being transformed into a sympathetic figure merely served to sanitise a story about the hardships and drama of backstage theatre. See more

Leaburn O @RT35452347 Nov 19, 2025 I quite enjoyed this classic Broadway flick. It’s an obvious but heartwarming story. Not too many twists in the plot but a short film with a happy ending. I fast forwarded the boring singing bits as usual but other than the final quarter of an hour there was thankfully minimal of that fluff. Watched on DVD. See more

Teddy B @RT38636458 Apr 1, 2024 The performances, writing, and musical numbers shine. Although, the musical numbers are only utilised near the end, which could be a disappointment for fans of Busby Berkeley's impeccable choreography. See more

Autumn M @RT26919073 May 7, 2023 42nd is a delightful early musical from Busby. The dialogue is witty and the choreography was simply amazing. 42nd street is a musical about putting on a musical, but somehow it felt more refreshing than other show business musicals. Recommended See more

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