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The Great Ziegfeld

The Great Ziegfeld

The Sensation of the Century!

At the 1893 Chicago World's Fair, sideshow barker Florenz Ziegfeld turns the tables on his more-successful neighbor Billings, and also steals his girlfriend. This pattern repeats throughout their lives, as Ziegfeld makes and loses many fortunes putting on ever-bigger, more spectacular shows

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Great Ziegfeld
  • Genres: Music, Drama, Romance
  • Release Date: 1936-04-08
  • Runtime: 185 minutes
  • Rating: 6.269/10 (132 votes)
  • Budget: $2,183,000
  • Revenue: $4,673,000
  • Production Companies: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.0945
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

William Powell

William Powell

as Florenz 'Flo' Ziegfeld Jr.

Myrna Loy

Myrna Loy

as Billie Burke

Luise Rainer

Luise Rainer

as Anna Held

Frank Morgan

Frank Morgan

as Billings

Fanny Brice

Fanny Brice

as Fannie Brice

Virginia Bruce

Virginia Bruce

as Audrey Dane

Reginald Owen

Reginald Owen

as Sampston

Ray Bolger

Ray Bolger

as Ray Bolger

Ernest Cossart

Ernest Cossart

as Sidney

Joseph Cawthorn

Joseph Cawthorn

as Dr. Ziegfeld

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Trailers & Clips

The Great Ziegfeld Official Trailer #1 - Reginald Owen Movie (1936) HD

External Links

Keywords

biographybased on true storyproducerbroadwaymusical revue19th century20th centurybased on real personimpresario

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Great Ziegfeld?

The Great Ziegfeld is a Music, Drama, Romance movie directed by . It was released on 1936-04-08.

Who are the main actors in The Great Ziegfeld?

The main cast includes William Powell, Myrna Loy, Luise Rainer, Frank Morgan, Fanny Brice, .

Where can I watch The Great Ziegfeld online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Great Ziegfeld is available.

Is The Great Ziegfeld based on a true story?

The Sensation of the Century!

What is the IMDb rating of The Great Ziegfeld?

The Great Ziegfeld has an IMDb rating of 6.269/10 based on 132 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Great Ziegfeld?

The movie had a production budget of $2,183,000 and earned $4,673,000 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Great Ziegfeld?

The soundtrack was composed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Great Ziegfeld filmed?

The Great Ziegfeld was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Great Ziegfeld?

The total runtime of The Great Ziegfeld is 185 minutes.

Is The Great Ziegfeld suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Great Ziegfeld?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Great Ziegfeld.

Does The Great Ziegfeld have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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