"THE BIGGEST SHOW ON EARTH!"

1933

1h 37m

7.2(182 votes)

Comedy

Drama

Overview

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.

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Warren William

Lawrence

Joan Blondell

Carol

Aline MacMahon

Trixie

Ruby Keeler

Polly

Dick Powell

Brad

Guy Kibbee

Peabody

Ned Sparks

Barney

Ginger Rogers

Fay

Etta Moten

'Remember My Forgotten Man' Singer (uncredited)

Charles Cahill Wilson

Deputy (uncredited)

Creative team

Directed by: Mervyn LeRoy
Written by: Erwin S. Gelsey
James Seymour
Produced by: Robert Lord
Jack L. Warner

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