42nd Street (Warner Bros.) (1933)

ea THE STORY Abner Dillon finances a show to star Dorothy Brock, an actress with whom he is enamored. Dorothy, however, is in love with Pat Denning, her former vaudeville partner. They continue to meet, although she is “playing up” to her angel. Julian Marsh, a famous stage director, is engaged to put on the show. The doctors have told him it will kill him, but he is broke and wants to get enough money to retire. Lorraine, sweetheart of his stage manager, and Ann are two of the chorus girls. They are old timers and take under their wing an ambitious girl just breaking in, Peggy Sawyer. Peggy is also befriended by Billy, the Juvenile and has a great liking for him. Pat sees Peggy at the theatre one night and takes her home. On leaving her, he is slugged by men engaged by Marsh, who fears his affair with Dorothy will be discovered by Dillon who might then withdraw his backing. Peggy takes Pat to her room were they are discovered by the landlady and _ ordered out. Neither having any money, they then go to Pat’s hotel. Pat and Dorothy decide to “break,” she feeling that his recent failures has been caused by his giving up too much for her. Marsh finally whips his show into shape and is ready for the opening. Pat accidentally meets Peggy on the street and Dorothy sees the two together. She jumps to the conclusion Pat has doublecrossed her. The night before the premiere she insults Dillon in her jealous rage. He refuses to finance the show further unless Dorothy is thrown out, but is finally talked into going on if Dorothy will apologize. Marsh and the producers rush to Dorothy’s rooms to break up the affair with _Pat which thev think is the cause of the tantrum. Peggy overhears some of the conversation and fears Pat will be slugged again, so she —— goes to Dorothy’s room to warn them. Dorothy goes into another fit of rage at sight of Peggy, falls and breaks her ankle. In the meantime, Ann has made up to Dillon and he brings her to Marsh and tells him she must have the star role. Marsh knows it is impossible. Ann finally admits it, but tells him Peggy can play the part. Marsh sees she is his only chance. Peggy is frightened, but she knows her work and at once goes into rehearsal. While resting Bill comes to her and tells her of his love. Dorothy also hobbles into the room to tell her she has made up with Pat and wishes Peggy success. Peggy goes on and is a decided hit. Marsh is nearly dead, but happy because Peggy has pulled him through. He hears the crowds praise Peggy to his own disparagement, but is satisfied. “Just another show,” he says at the fade-out. VITAPHONE SHORTS For a_ perfectly balanced program, we suggest you use the following Vitaphone short subjects. ROSCOE (FATTY) ARBUCKLE in “BUZZIN’ AROUND” 2 reels of Great Comedy, with Al. St. John. * * * ‘A WHALE OF A YARN’ I Reel of Exciting ad ventures in whaling wa ters. Dialogue by Lowell Thomas, Famous Radio Star. , one of ten stars in “42nd Street.” Cut No. 36 Cut 30c Mat 10c CAST OF CHARACTERS Julian Marsh Warner Baxter AO OTN DUOC: sae a, a er a Bebe Daniels PUL FICNMANG rice a ian gh ee George Brent DOING Ping oe ee a ee Una Merkel POE ee he a Ruby Keeler alhdehiatiites peo. ci Guy Kibbee ge ie I Ea et Ned Sparks Billy Lawler Sa a eee 2 Dick Powel] 8 <a oem gD NNR Lovee Ginger Rogers TO a Se ee ee Allen Jenkins The ATOR Se ee ie es ee Henry B. Walthall LOM ee eae Edward J. Nugent Ek Be ee es ne ee Oe oe Harry Akst ee ee Clarence Nordstrom JONES ee ee eS Robert MeWade Andy Se es George E. Stone Song MPT ONE, iret Er ee Re a ee ee Al Dubin BONY WNC 8 Re ee Harry Warren PRODUCTION STAFF Based on the novel by Bradford Ropes Screen RT OU oe eee Rian James and James Seymour Directed by Lloyd Bacon PROLCGRIDR YG DG oe a ae ee Sol Polito flint Sn ee eee a ee Frank Ware Dances and ensembles created and staged by................ 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We suggest you use both trailers, which are knockouts. 7 a ‘PRODUCTION KEYNOTES SCREEN RECORDS WARNER BAXTER — “Six Hours To Live,” “Doctor's Wives,” “In Old Arizona,” “Their Mad Mo. ment,” “Daddy Long Legs,” “Cisko Kid,’ “The Squaw Man.” BEBE DANIELS — “Silver Dollar,” “The Honor of the Family,” “The Maltese Falcon,” “Rio Rita,” “Dixiana,” “What a Night.” GEORGE BRENT — “The Crash,” “They Call It Sin,” “The Purchase Price,” “Week End Marriage,” “Miss Pinkerton.” UNA MERKEL—“They Call It Sin,” “Man Wanted,” “Fame.” “The Secret Witness,” “Daddy Long Legs,” “Wicked,” “Private Lives.” RUBY KEELER—First picture—On stage in “Whoopee,” “Showgirl,” “Lucky,” “Bye Bye Bonny,” “The Sidewalks of New York.” GUY KIBBEE — “Scarlet Dawn,” “Central Park,” “Crooner,” “The Dark Horse,” “Taxi,” “So Big,” “The Strange Love of Molly Louvain.” NED SPARKS — “Blessed Event,” “Big City Blues,” “The Miracle Man,” “Corsair,” “The Secret Call,” “Kept Husbands.” DICK POWELL — “Blessed Event,” “Too Busy to Work.” GINGER ROGERS — “You Said a Mouthful,” “The Tenderfoot,” “Young Man of Manhattan,” “The Sap from Syracuse,” “Honor Among Lovers.” ALLEN JENKINS — “Ladies They Talk About,” “Hard to Handle,” “Lawyer Man,” “Employees Entrance,” “I am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang.” GEORGE E. STONE—“Little Caesar,” “Taxi,” “The Racket,” “Weary River,’ “Melody Lane,” “Medicine Man,” “5 Star Final.” HENRY B. WALTHALL—“Central Park,” “The Cabin in the Cotton,” “Ride Him Gr “~“““lpica Strange Interiegga gear.” EDWARD J. NUGENT—“Crooner,”’ “Night Nurse,” “The Star Witness,” “Local Boy Makes Good,” “Scoop,” “Behind Stone Walls.” LLOYD BACON — “You Said a Mouthful,” “Miss Pinkerton,” “The Famous Ferguson Case,” “Fireman, Save My Child,” “Manhattan Parade,” “Moby Dick.” Length of Film 8275 Feet Running Time 89 Minutes INDEX ACCESSORIES ADVANCE PUBLICITY ADVANCE FEATURES 12-13 14 to 17 ADVERTISING (Special Section) CURRENT PUBLICITY CURRENT FEATURES 24-25 EXPLOITATION . 26 to 38 FASHION LAYOUT 22-23 MUSIC SECTION RADIO FEATURE SERIALIZATION ....6 to 10 SHORTS SPECIAL FEATURE 20-21 Page Three