mistaken identity,musical,great depression,songwriter,pre-code,hard times,chorus girl,broadway musical,hidden identity,show girls

Gold Diggers of 1933 (1933)

Poster for Gold Diggers of 1933

The Biggest Show On Earth!

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Mervyn LeRoy
  • Profile picture of Warren William
    J. Lawrence Bradford Warren William
  • Profile picture of Joan Blondell
    Carol King Joan Blondell
  • Profile picture of Aline MacMahon
    Trixie Lorraine Aline MacMahon
  • Profile picture of Ruby Keeler
    Polly Parker Ruby Keeler
  • Profile picture of Dick Powell
    Brad Roberts Dick Powell
  • Profile picture of Guy Kibbee
    Faneuil H. Peabody Guy Kibbee
  • Profile picture of Ned Sparks
    Barney Hopkins Ned Sparks
  • Profile picture of Ginger Rogers
    Fay Fortune Ginger Rogers

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Keywords

  • mistaken identity
  • musical
  • great depression
  • songwriter
  • pre-code
  • hard times
  • chorus girl
  • broadway musical
  • hidden identity
  • show girls