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The Great Ziegfeld (1936)
The ups and downs of Florenz Ziegfeld Jr., famed producer of extravagant stage revues, are portrayed.
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Florenz Ziegfeld Jr. -
Billie Burke -
Anna Held -
Jack Billings -
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Audrey Dane -
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Ray Bolger -
Sidney -
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Sandow -
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Mary Lou -
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Director:
Robert Z. LeonardWriter:
William Anthony McGuire (screenplay)All Cast & Crew
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Did You Know?
Trivia
Film debut of Ann Gillis.
Quotes
Billie Burke:
I'm here.
Florenz Ziegfeld Jr.:
Yes, and so am I.
Billie Burke:
But it must seem like kindergarten to you.
Florenz Ziegfeld Jr.:
Why?
Billie Burke:
The great Mr. Ziegfeld, producer of the Follies, surrounded by hundreds of beautiful women, sitting on a bench holding hands, watching the riverboats go back and forth. ...
Florenz Ziegfeld Jr.:
...
Goofs
The character of Audrey is listed in the credits as having the last name "Dane." However, when Ziegfeld speaks to the audience after her drunken performance, he refers to her as "Miss Lane".
Crazy Credits
An actor portraying composer Jerome Kern is seen in an office playing "Look for the Silver Lining" on the piano, but he is not mentioned on any cast list for this film. He is simply called "Jerry" by the other characters in the scene.
Alternate Versions
The DVD release runs 185 minutes, and includes the overture, entr'acte and exit music, as presented in the original "road show" version of the film.
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She's a Follies Girl
(1936) (uncredited)
Music by Walter Donaldson
Lyrics by Harold Adamson
Performed by Ray Bolger (vocal and dance)
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Genres
Biography | Drama | Musical | RomanceDetails
Release Date:
8 April 1936Language
English
Country of Origin
USAFilming Locations
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA
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