Footlight Parade (1933)
- 7.6
- 102 mins
- Musical
Storyline
Chester Kent produces musical comedies on the stage. With the beginning of the talkies era he changes to producing short musical prologues for movies. This is stressful to him, because he always needs new units and his rival is stealing his ideas. He can get an contract with a producer if he is able to stage in three days three new prologues. In spite of great problems, he does it.—Stephan Eichenberg
Plot Keywords
extortion, marriage proposal, choreographer, unrequited love, show business, brother sister relationship, broken engagement, gold digger, theatrical producer, writer's block, secretary, tap dancing, rehearsal, sailor, audition, waterfall, live performance, prologue, contract, broadway
Short Review
The film will have interest for admirers of James Cagney. He surprisingly reveals gifts as a singer and tap-dancer.
Trailer
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