It runs long at 3h 5m.
Synopsis
At the 1893 Chicago World's Fair, sideshow barker Florenz Ziegfeld turns the tables on his more-successful neighbor Billings, and also steals his girlfriend. This pattern repeats throughout their lives, as Ziegfeld makes and loses many fortunes putting on ever-bigger, more spectacular shows
Ratings
| Source | Rating | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| IMDb | 6.6/10 | 42% |
| Rotten Tomatoes | 71% | 21% |
| Metacritic | 69/100 | 21% |
| TMDB | 6.3/10152 votes | 16% |
| Balasaur Score | 67 | 100% |
Key crew
- Robert Z. LeonardDirector
- William Anthony McGuireScreenplay
- Arthur LangeOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- William PowellFlorenz 'Flo' Ziegfeld Jr.
- Myrna LoyBillie Burke
- Luise RainerAnna Held
- Frank MorganBillings
- Fanny BriceFannie Brice
- Virginia BruceAudrey Dane
- Reginald OwenSampston
- Ray BolgerRay Bolger
- Ernest CossartSidney
- Joseph CawthornDr. Ziegfeld
- Nat PendletonSandow
- Dennis MorganStage Singer in "Pretty Girl" Number
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