Still from Gold Diggers of 1933 — Gold Diggers of 1933 (1933) — Mervyn LeRoyPhotographed by Sol Polito

Mervyn LeRoy

Gold Diggers of 1933

Name: Gold Diggers of 1933
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Musical
Released: 1933
Duration: 97 min

United States / English / 1933 / 1h 37m

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Drama Comedy Musical

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Synopsis

When all Broadway shows are shut down during the Depression, a trio of desperate showgirls scheme to bilk a repugnant high society man of his money to keep their show going.

Credits

Crew

DirectorMervyn LeRoy

WriterErwin S. Gelsey, James Seymour

CinematographerSol Polito

ComposerHarry Warren, Al Dubin

EditorGeorge Amy

Cast

Warren Williamas Lawrence

Joan Blondellas Carol

Aline MacMahonas Trixie

Ruby Keeleras Polly

Dick Powellas Brad

Guy Kibbeeas Peabody

Ned Sparksas Barney

Ginger Rogersas Fay

Etta Motenas Remember My Forgotten Man Singer (uncredited)

Charles C. Wilsonas Deputy (uncredited)

Busby Berkeleyas Call Boy (uncredited)

Charles Laneas Society Reporter (uncredited)

Billy Bartyas Baby in "Pettin' in the Park" Number (uncredited)

Tammany Youngas Gigolo Eddie (uncredited)

Maynard Holmesas First Delivery Boy (uncredited)

Sterling Hollowayas Second Delivery Boy (uncredited)

Ferdinand Gottschalkas Complaining Club Member (uncredited)

Theresa Harrisas Woman in "Pettin' in the Park" Number (uncredited)

Fred 'Snowflake' Toonesas Man in "Pettin' in the Park" Number (uncredited)

Virginia Dabneyas Gold Digger (uncredited)