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1
average score
1.50*
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Alive and kicking
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An early musical. 42nd Street doesn't have any of the big musical stars of the era, and that kind of shows. The numbers and dance acts are pretty elementary, so they went with the costume department to add some extra flair to the film. Not the worst choice in history, but it's not the most stylish way to elevate a film. The pacing is decent, the film isn't too long, and the performances are pretty jolly and flirty. The acts didn't really do it for me though, and they present a rather large chunk of the film. If you like classic musicals though, you can't really go wrong with this one. It's certainly not the worst I've seen. Read all