Gold Diggers of 1933

May 27, 1933

1h 37m

★ 7.2

The Biggest Show On Earth!

Overview

During the Great Depression, all Broadway shows are closed down. A group of desperate unemployed showgirls find hope when a wealthy songwriter invests in a musical starring them, against the wishes of his high society brother. Thus start Carol, Trixie and Polly's schemes to bilk his money and keep the show going.

Genres

Comedy

Drama

Production Companies

Warner Bros. Pictures

The Vitaphone Corporation

Gold Diggers of 1933 Trailers

Cast

J. Lawrence Bradford

Warren William

Carol King

Joan Blondell

Trixie Lorraine

Aline MacMahon

Polly Parker

Ruby Keeler

Brad Roberts

Dick Powell

Faneuil H. Peabody

Guy Kibbee

Barney Hopkins

Ned Sparks

Fay Fortune

Ginger Rogers

'Remember My Forgotten Man' Singer (uncredited)

Etta Moten

Deputy (uncredited)

Charles C. Wilson

Call Boy (uncredited)

Busby Berkeley

Society Reporter (uncredited)

Charles Lane

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