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The Goldwyn Follies

  • 19381938
  • PassedPassed
  • 2h 2m
IMDb RATING
5.3/10
472
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The Goldwyn Follies (1938)
  • Comedy
  • Musical
  • Romance
Movie producer chooses a simple girl to be "Miss Humanity" and to critically evalute his movies from the point of view of the ordinary person. Hit song: "Love Walked In.Movie producer chooses a simple girl to be "Miss Humanity" and to critically evalute his movies from the point of view of the ordinary person. Hit song: "Love Walked In.Movie producer chooses a simple girl to be "Miss Humanity" and to critically evalute his movies from the point of view of the ordinary person. Hit song: "Love Walked In.
IMDb RATING
5.3/10
472
YOUR RATING
  • Directors
    • George Marshall
    • H.C. Potter(uncredited)
  • Writers
    • Ben Hecht(story and screen play)
    • Sid Kuller(special sequences: Ritz Brothers)
    • Ray Golden(special sequences: Ritz Brothers)
  • Stars
    • Adolphe Menjou
    • Andrea Leeds
    • The Ritz Brothers
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  • Directors
    • George Marshall
    • H.C. Potter(uncredited)
  • Writers
    • Ben Hecht(story and screen play)
    • Sid Kuller(special sequences: Ritz Brothers)
    • Ray Golden(special sequences: Ritz Brothers)
  • Stars
    • Adolphe Menjou
    • Andrea Leeds
    • The Ritz Brothers
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 29User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 Oscars
      • 3 nominations total

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    Kenny Baker and Andrea Leeds in The Goldwyn Follies (1938)
    Edgar Bergen, Vera Zorina, and Charlie McCarthy in The Goldwyn Follies (1938)
    Edgar Bergen, Andrea Leeds, and Charlie McCarthy in The Goldwyn Follies (1938)
    Edgar Bergen, Andrea Leeds, and Charlie McCarthy in The Goldwyn Follies (1938)
    Vera Zorina in The Goldwyn Follies (1938)
    Al Ritz, Harry Ritz, Jimmy Ritz, and The Ritz Brothers in The Goldwyn Follies (1938)
    Vera Zorina in The Goldwyn Follies (1938)
    Lynne Berkeley, Marjorie Deanne, Betty Douglas, Judith Ford, Jane Hamilton, Anne Graham, and The American Ballet of the Metropolitan Opera in The Goldwyn Follies (1938)
    Andrea Leeds and Adolphe Menjou in The Goldwyn Follies (1938)
    Phil Baker in The Goldwyn Follies (1938)
    Bobby Clark and Ella Logan in The Goldwyn Follies (1938)
    Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy in The Goldwyn Follies (1938)

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    Adolphe Menjou
    Adolphe Menjou
    • Oliver Merlinas Oliver Merlin
    • (as Adolph Menjou)
    Andrea Leeds
    Andrea Leeds
    • Hazel Dawesas Hazel Dawes
    The Ritz Brothers
    The Ritz Brothers
    • The Ritz Brothersas The Ritz Brothers
    Vera Zorina
    Vera Zorina
    • Olga Samaraas Olga Samara
    Kenny Baker
    Kenny Baker
    • Danny Beecheras Danny Beecher
    Edgar Bergen
    Edgar Bergen
    • Edgar Bergenas Edgar Bergen
    Charlie McCarthy
    Charlie McCarthy
    • Charlieas Charlie
    Helen Jepson
    Helen Jepson
    • Leona Jeromeas Leona Jerome
    Phil Baker
    Phil Baker
    • Michael Dayas Michael Day
    Bobby Clark
    Bobby Clark
    • A. Basil Crane Jr.as A. Basil Crane Jr.
    Ella Logan
    Ella Logan
    • Glory Woodas Glory Wood
    Jerome Cowan
    Jerome Cowan
    • Directoras Director
    Charles Kullmann
    Charles Kullmann
    • Alfredo in 'La Traviata'as Alfredo in 'La Traviata'
    The American Ballet of the Metropolitan Opera
    • Ballet Dancersas Ballet Dancers
    Nydia Westman
    Nydia Westman
    • Adaas Ada
    Frank Shields
    Frank Shields
    • Assistant Directoras Assistant Director
    Ernie Alexander
    • Olga's Hairdresseras Olga's Hairdresser
    • (uncredited)
    Vivian Austin
    Vivian Austin
    • 'Gorgeous' Goldwyn Girlas 'Gorgeous' Goldwyn Girl
    • (uncredited)
    • Directors
      • George Marshall
      • H.C. Potter(uncredited)
    • Writers
      • Ben Hecht(story and screen play)
      • Sid Kuller(special sequences: Ritz Brothers)
      • Ray Golden(special sequences: Ritz Brothers)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    • Trivia
      This was the last film for George Gershwin, who died before filming had begun. He and his brother Ira Gershwin had been hired to write the songs, which were not yet completed. Composer Vernon Duke took his place and co-wrote "Spring Again" with Ira, as well as the music for "Romeo and Juliet Ballet" and "Water Nymph Ballet." In his autobiography, Duke also claims to have worked on the hit song "Love Is Here to Stay."
    • Goofs
      Stage hands' shadows can be seen throwing out cats, during the Ritz Brothers' "Pussycat Song" number.
    • Quotes

      Oliver Merlin: I'm a producer of movies. I get my wagonloads of poets and dramatists, but I can't buy common sense - I cannot buy humanity!

      Hazel Dawes: Well, I don't know why, Mr. Merlin. There's an awful lot of it.

      Oliver Merlin: Yes, I know, but the moment I buy it, it turns into something else, usually genius, and it isn't worth a dime. Now, if you could stay just as simple as your are, you'd be invaluable to me. I'll put you on my staff. I'll give you a title, "Miss Humanity". Don't rush, you can finish your ice cream soda.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Fantasia (1940)
    • Soundtracks
      Love Walked In
      (1937) (uncredited)

      Music by George Gershwin

      Lyrics by Ira Gershwin

      Played during the opening credits and often in the score

      Sung by Kenny Baker twice

      Reprised by Kenny Baker and Andrea Leeds (dubbed by Virginia Verrill)

      Reprised again by Kenny Baker, Andrea Leeds (dubbed by Virginia Verrill) and Helen Jepson at the party

    User reviews29

    Review
    Top review
    4/10
    An amusing mess
    I won't be as harsh as the other writer, but this movie is pretty much a mess. It almost looks like a showcase for "up-and-coming" actors, anchored by Adolphe Monjou. I don't know why Andrea Leeds disappeared, she's no better or worse than anyone else from the era, and very pretty besides. Reminded me of Donna Reed. Kenny Baker is doing a great Dick Powell, only a few years too late. His type of part was becoming obsolete. He is very good here and 9 years later in "The Harvey Girls". But musical numbers come out of nowhere, and suddenly you hear Helen Jepson and Charles Cullman from the Metropolitan Opera, and see Vera Zorina the ballerina (quite funny in her comedy scenes). I never got the appeal of the Ritz Brothers. It's nice (and rare) to see Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy. Bergen's timing is impeccable, and Charlie, is, well, Charlie. I sort of see why they were successful on radio. Monjou is on autopilot, but he can't do much else in this creaky vehicle. Ignore the plot, watch the individual scenes. Pretty to look at, but don't think too much.
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    • buxtehude99
    • Jan 2, 2006

    FAQ1

    • What song lyrics from this film were quoted in "The Fifty Worst Movies of All Time"?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 4, 1938 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • MGM
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • Goldvinova parada
    • Filming locations
      • Santa Monica, California, USA
    • Production company
      • The Samuel Goldwyn Company
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $1,800,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 2 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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