Introducing the 1933 Film "42nd Street"

An introduction with general information about the 1933 film 42nd Street. Includes the movie's tap dances, cast, directors, release date, video clips, musical numbers, and soundtrack. The film was directed by Lloyd Bacon and the film's musical numbers were directed by Busby Berkeley. Most of the dancing is done by Ruby Keeler, Clarence Nordstrom, and the chorus. Other actors and actresses in the film included Ginger Rogers, Dick Powell, Warner Baxter, Bebe Daniels, and George Brent. See also more movies with tap dancing scenes By Title and By Year.

Facts and Details About the Film

TITLE: "42nd Street"
FILM RELEASE DATE: March 11, 1933
FEATURED TAP DANCERS: Ruby Keeler and Clarence Nordstrom
OTHER ACTORS: Dick Powell, Ginger Rogers, Warner Baxter, Bebe Daniels, George Brent
RUN TIME: 89 minutes (1 hour and 29 minutes)
DIRECTOR (FILM): Lloyd Bacon
DIRECTOR (MUSICAL NUMBERS): Busby Berkeley
SCREENPLAY: Rian James and James Seymour
FILM PRODUCTION COMPANY: Warner Brothers
DVD RELEASE DATE: April 21, 2015 (Warner Archive Collection)

Plot of the Film
A man finances a new musical to provide a starring role for his girlfriend but a mishap provides an opportunity for a newcomer.

Tap Dances in "42nd Street" 1933
Online video clips of famous tap dances in the 1933 film "42nd Street". Includes a colorized version of Ruby Keeler tap dancing solo and Keeleer tap dancing a duet with Clarence Nordstrom.

Soundtrack of "42nd Street" 1933
All of the songs, dances and musical numbers included in the film.

Resources Related to "42nd Street" (1933)
- American Film Institute "42nd Street" Catalog Listing
- Internet Movie Database "42nd Street (1933)" Entry
- Leonard Maltin "Busby Berkeley at His Best: 42nd Street" Article
- Pre-Code Dot Com "42nd Street" Article
- Wikipedia "42nd Street (1933)" Article
- YouTube "42nd Street (1933)" Trailer Video

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