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On Blu-ray: James Cagney and Joan Blondell in Busby Berkeley's Footlight Parade (1933)
Classic Movies Posted by KC on Sep 12, 2019
All film fans have their cinematic version of comfort food and mine is the musicals of choreographer Busby Berkeley. These busy, bubbly productions full of wit, beauty and excitement are pleasant to have on in the background, but deserving of the most devoted attention. I’m especially fond of read more
Footlight Parade (1933)
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Mar 28, 2019
Though it still came out in the middle of The Depression, there is a sense that Footlight Parade does not confront the contemporary issues head on and maybe that causes it to lose some potential power. Because, in a sense, it’s a period piece even if that period is only a few years prior when read more
Musical Monday: Footlight Parade (1933)
Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on Jul 30, 2018
It’s no secret that the Hollywood Comet loves musicals.
In 2010, I revealed I had seen 400 movie musicals over the course of eight years. Now that number is over 500. To celebrate and share this musical love, here is my weekly feature about musicals. Poster for Footlight Parade. I’m not sure read more
Footlight Parade
Old Hollywood Films Posted by Amanda Garrett on Jan 27, 2018
Today, I'm reviewing Footlight Parade (1933). The pre-code musical stars Joan Blondell (left), James Cagney, and Ruby Keeler.
This article is part of The Busby Berkeley Blogathon hosted by Hometowns to Hollywood. This is also part of a year-long series of articles celebrating the 100th anniversar read more
"Footlight Parade," or Taps
The Man on the Flying Trapeze Posted by David on Jan 22, 2014
Everything below this logo is made up.
INTEROFFICE MEMO
April 12, 1933
FROM: Busby Berkeley
TO: Jack Warner
Greetings, J.L.
First off, let me say I was delighted to see you at the premiere of "Gold Diggers of 1933" the other night along with your new protege, Miss LaTour. I think her studio d read more
"Footlight Parade," or Taps
The Man on the Flying Trapeze Posted by David on Jan 22, 2014
Everything below this logo is made up.
INTEROFFICE MEMO
April 12, 1933
FROM: Busby Berkeley
TO: Jack Warner
Greetings, J.L.
First off, let me say I was delighted to see you at the premiere of "Gold Diggers of 1933" the other night along with your new protege, Miss LaTour. I think her studio d read more
Footlight Parade (1933)
Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on Jul 23, 2013
Off to a late start on my Busby Berkeley week, but we’re moving along with the film: Footlight Parade. This is my first Berkeley film, and his trademarks are on full display. The dancing sequences, complete with the Berkeley Box, are fantastic and make up for the rather mundane story about read more
What do “Bullets or Ballots” and “Footlight Parade” Have in Common?
Hollywood Revue Posted by Angela on Jun 12, 2012
1. Both movies were made at Warner Brothers. 2. Joan Blondell stars in both movies. 3. Bullets or Ballots was directed by William Keighley, who is credited as being a dialogue director for Footlight Parade. William Keighley with Bette Davis and James Cagney. 4. A few costumes. If you look read more
Monday Serenade: Ruby Keeler Meows in Footlight Parade (1933)
Classic Movies Posted by KC on Sep 21, 2009
Ruby Keeler clumps along in her kitty costume, but she's still awfully cute in the Sittin' on a Backyard Fence number from Footlight Parade (1933). That's Billy Taft singing with her. read more