Review of Footlight Parade (1933) by Jillian R — 24 Jun 2007

Cagney's first musical is one of the finest.

This review of Footlight Parade (1933) was written by Jillian R on 24 Jun 2007.

Footlight Parade has generally received very positive reviews.

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Wonderful musical prologues, especially the gigantic cast waterfall/pool number. Last of the pre-code comedy banter as well…

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By Lisa F (132) on 15 Jul 2008

I looove James Cagney, but as of yet, this is probably my favorite of his. It's everything I love about 30's movies (and there are cats...)…

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By Jon S (525) on 04 May 2008

You can't go wrong with James Cagney and Ruby Keeler in a big Busby Berkeley number! (Except I guess when it's in yellowface.)…

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By John W (1,851) on 28 Oct 2014

With James Cagney dancing for the first time on screen, Joan Blondell cracking wise as only she could, and 100 chorus girls swimming through…

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By Jack C (638) on 31 Mar 2008

The final musical numbers will knock your socks off. Also some of the fastest talking you'll hear (along the lines of West Wing)…

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By Chet D (12) on 06 Aug 2008

Vivian: You cheap stenographer. Nan: Outside, countess. As long as they've got sidewalks, YOU'VE got a job…

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By Stella D (433) on 22 Nov 2010

Fun and funny musical with cagney and dick powell. mindblowing busby berkeley numbers in the second half…

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