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42nd Street

A struggling actress is thrust into the spotlight when she takes over as the lead in a hit Broadway musical after the original star suffers an injury.

Julian Marsh, a renowned Broadway producer/director, is tasked with creating a new musical revue, financed by Abner Dillon to showcase his girlfriend, Dorothy Brock. Despite being ill, Marsh is a demanding leader who pushes the cast to excel. When Brock suffers an injury, Peggy Sawyer, a chorus girl, gets her chance to shine as the new star, while also finding love.

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Info about 42nd Street

Studio(s): Warner Bros. Pictures

Originally Released: United States, Mar 11, 1933

Production Country: United States

Box Office Gross: $2,281,000.00

Budget: $439,000.00

Genres:Comedy, Musical, Romance, Drama