Review of Footlight Parade (1933) by Jeremy S — 16 Jul 2007

This one had some good dance sequences especially the water ballet.

This review of Footlight Parade (1933) was written by Jeremy S on 16 Jul 2007.

Footlight Parade has generally received very positive reviews.

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