In the 1920s, three women become performers in the renowned Broadway show the Ziegfeld Follies, where they find fame, love, and tragedy.In the 1920s, three women become performers in the renowned Broadway show the Ziegfeld Follies, where they find fame, love, and tragedy.In the 1920s, three women become performers in the renowned Broadway show the Ziegfeld Follies, where they find fame, love, and tragedy. The Harlem Opera House was built in 1889 by Oscar Hammerstein. He became very wealthy and famous because of his mail-order businesses, gyms, souvenir photographs, books, and personal appearances. ), had been performed on NBC's radio series "Good News of 1940". However, after negative reaction from preview audiences, MGM decided to cut the actual moment of death before the film's official release. The All-Star Cast includes James Stewart, Lana Turner, Hedy Lamarr, Judy Garland, Eve Arden, and Jackie Cooper. He came back to MGM from UA, knowing that they had just shot Lana Turner's death scene. It was published in 1937, and devoted to his nudes and glamour photography. On the Ziegfeld girl page you will be able to add and update factual information, post media and connect this topic to other topics on the website. Ziegfeld Girls were the chorus girls from Florenz Ziegfeld's theatrical spectaculars known as the Ziegfeld Follies (1907-1931), which were based on the Folies Bergre of Paris. Susan (Judy Garland) is a vaudeville performer who desires nothing more than a shot at the big. The primary contribution of the book is the significant addition it represents to what we know about the theatrical and cinematic history of stardom and the ways that stars carry social history." The story is just plain bad, worse than most Metro fluff. "The Sweepstakes Ticket" sketch, written by David Freedman, highlighted Miss Brice's final Broadway appearance in "Ziegfeld Follies of 1936". ZIEGFELD GIRL was one of Lana Turner's first major roles for MGM; and she definitely has the meatiest role as Sheila. In the 1930s, Vincente Minnelli had directed a Broadway production of Ziegfeld Follies which was acknowledged as a success for his experimental techniques and the first popular presentation of surrealist ballet. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer production number 875. Cyd Charisse was borrowed from Warner Bros., where she was under contract for this movie, though she had danced at Metro before for MGM's Thousands Cheer (1943). In the opening scenes with Shiela Regan (Lana Turner) as the elevator operator, she is describing to a friend her meeting Florenz Ziegfeld Jr. on her elevator. got an MGM contract. The film would go on to become one of MGM's biggest hits, earning several Oscars including Best Picture and Best Actress for the marvelous Louise Rainer. She was discovered by Ziegfeld at age 17. She was considered one of the most beautiful of the Ziegfeld Girls and was known as thoughtful and sweet. In 1935, Judy Garland and her sisters, known as "The Gumm Sisters," tested and were signed to Universal Studios for the upcoming biopic of Florenz Ziegfeld titled "The Great Ziegfeld." Despite her precarious health, Sheila goes alone to the opening night of the latest Follies show, where she collapses in the theater. Deleted from the film was the original closing number, "We Must Have Music" (music by Nacio Herb Brown, lyrics by Gus Kahn), featuring Judy Garland, Tony Martin and Six Hits and a Miss. Adrian is credited with designing the gowns in this film. In the footnotes of their American Film Institute's Feature Films, 1931-1940, Catalog mistakenly lists Mary Lou, an adult, played by Jean Chatburn, and Sally Manners, a Ziegfeld star, played by Rosina Lawrence, as the same person. Universal Pictures bought the film rights to Florenz Ziegfeld Jr.'s life story from his widow Billie Burke in late 1933. The music was written by Al Shean. The scene in which Susan Gallagher (Judy Garland) auditions for the Ziegfeld Follies is strikingly similar to Judy's actual audition for MGM in 1935. Cast & Crew Read More Robert Z. Leonard Director James Stewart Gilbert Young Judy Garland Susan Gallagher Hedy Lamarr Sandra Kolter Lana Turner Sheila Regan Tony Martin Frank Merton Photos & Videos View All Although Kathryn Grayson would replace James Melton in the closing song, Victor Records issued, in early 1945, a commercial disc of Mr. Melton singing "There's Beauty Everywhere" with Al Goodman and His Orchestra (music by Harry Warren, lyrics by Arthur Freed). According to the trade paper "Hollywood Box Office" dated for November 23, 1940: "Sue Garland, sister of Judy, signed as a member of the dance chorus in 'Ziegfeld Girl'.". Ziegfeld Girl $2.99 $9.99 Product details Language : English Package Dimensions : 7.32 x 4.19 x 1.12 inches; 6.13 Ounces Director : Robert Z. Leonard Date First Available : February 4, 2007 Actors : James Stewart, Judy Garland,Hedy lamarr and Lana Turner Subtitles: : English, French, Spanish Discovery by Flo Ziegfeld changes a girl's life but not necessarily for the better, as three beautiful women find out when they join the spectacle on Broadway: Susan, the singer who must leave behind her ageing vaudevillian father; vulnerable Sheila, the working girl pursued both by a millionaire and by her loyal boyfriend from Flatbush; and the The two books I like, and printed after his death, are Women of Talent and Beauty and Jazz Age Beauties. She was saved when Maxine Cantway and Sheila Browning helped extinguish the flames. Ziegfeld Girl is a 1941 American musical film directed by Robert Z. Leonard and starring James Stewart, Judy Garland, Hedy Lamarr, Lana Turner, Tony Martin, Jackie Cooper, Eve Arden, and Philip Dorn. In 1897, Ziegfeld married Anna Held, one of his Ziegfeld girls, by common-law. But it was this affiliation that elevated him to being able to start photographing everything from aspiring actresses and society matrons to a wide range of upscale retail commercial products for magazine ads. Among the ideas planned in the film, but not used, included: - A spoof of the musical "Lady in the Dark" with Judy Garland, Mickey Rooney, Lana Turner, and Fred Astaire. The sequence "A Pretty Girl Is Like a Melody" was filmed in two lengthy takes after several weeks of rehearsals and filming (a definite cut is made when moving to a close-up on the singer dressed as Pagliacci, presumably to effect a change of camera position, necessary to start the inexorable move up the huge staircase). Among his friends were Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Thomas A. Edison (who filmed him at the Black Maria Studios), and even King Edward VII. Show details In 1913, Held divorced Ziegfeld because of his infidelities with Lillian Lorraine, another Ziegfeld girl; soon after that, Held died and Ziegfeld went on to marry yet another Ziegfeld girl, future film star Billie Burke. After she turns down Gil's marriage proposal, he joins a bootlegging gang and ends up in prison. She was Doris Eaton Travis, and she was 106. - Comedy sketch: "Baby Snooks and the Burglar," directed by Roy Del Ruth, performed by Fanny Brice, Hanley Stafford and B.S. In 1960, Alfred Cheney Johnston donated a set of 245 large prints of his work to the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. 2015-2023 Anatomy Films, The 810 Intrepid Camera Large Format for the Masses. Long Island Duckling was a popular dish in the Zigfield era, and was featured on the menu of the most fashionable eateries of the day. Hedda Hopper and The New York Times both reported that Busby Berkeley was going to direct a new finale for the picture, but this wasn't done. Remember pogo sticks? Due to censorship restrictions forced upon studios by the Hays Code, the Ziegfeld Follies could not be accurately depicted in this film by director Robert Z. Leonard due to their nudity and subject matter. A "Chinatown" built up around the limehouse (as it was called) to provide housing for the workers. The fourth of 14 films pairing William Powell and Myrna Loy. The leaded glass lamp shade that was used as set dressing for the home of Lana Turner's parents is a 15-inch "owl" shade, produced by the Duffner and Kimberly company (likely sometime between 1905-1913). The film's costs were proving too much for Universal, so MGM bought the rights for $300,000 from them. Excellent article that is entertaining and informative!!! La Danseuse des Folies Ziegfeld est un film ralis par Busby Berkeley et Robert Z. Leonard avec James Stewart (III), Judy Garland. The scene in which Susan Gallagher (Judy Garland) auditions for the Ziegfeld Follies is strikingly similar to Judy's actual audition for MGM in 1935. Debut of actresses Leslie Brooks and Patricia Dane. For more information on Funny Girl, visit the Concord Theatricals website. This financial trouble at the end of his life forced Burke to pursue a career in film to settle his many debts but at least we got a good witch out of it. Description[edit] Sheet music cover for "Shine on Harvest Moon" with Ruth Ettingof the Ziegfeld Follies This was James Stewart's last performance before serving military service in World War II. Oscars were never made of "solid gold". Founding and history[edit] He was married to film star Janet Gaynor for twenty years. Over the years, the Ziegfeld girls included many future stars such as Marion Davies, Paulette Goddard, Joan Blondell, Olive Thomas, Jeanne Eagels, Barbara Stanwyck, Billie Dove, Lilian Bond, Louise Brooks, Nita Naldi, Julanne Johnston, Mae Murray, Dorothy Mackaill, Odette Myrtil, Lilyan Tashman, Claire Dodd, Cecile Arnold, Dolores Costello, Dorothy Sebastian, Juliette Compton, Mary Nolan, Iris Adrian, Annette Bade. - "Sand", a sketch with Garland and Astaire in blackface. Over the course of her career, she worked as a dancer, stage and film actress, dance instructor, writer, and rancher. Report abuse. From a very young age, Travis had been performing on stage. Myrna Darby was one of the iconic Ziegfeld Girls of the 1920s. First, Ziegfeld moved her to the Follies of 1925, where she became the inseparable companion (and rumored lover) of the formidably intellectual Louise Brooks, a featured dancer in the Follies and on the brink of Hollywood stardom. Points are made with brevity, yet thoroughly and convincingly put across. This film was first telecast in Seattle Saturday 2 February 1957 on KING (Channel 5); in New York City it first aired 5 April 1957 on WCBS (Channel 2), followed by Norfolk VA 18 May 1957 on WTAR (Channel 3), by Honolulu 23 June 1957 on KHVH (Channel 13), by Minneapolis 3 July 1957 on KMGM (Channel 9), by Miami 17 August 1957 on WCKT (Channel 7), by Chicago 31 August 1957 on WBBM (Channel 2), by Philadelphia 27 December 1957 on WFIL (Channel 6), by Altoona PA 25 January 1958 on WFBG (Channel 10), and by San Francisco 13 April 1958 on KGO (Channel 7); it finally found its way to the Los Angeles airwaves Sunday 4 November 1961 on KTTV (Channel 11). James Stewart and Felix Bressart costarred in The Shop Around The Corner (1940). The music was written by Al Shean. It is said that she died at age 21 from a broken heart after her marriage engagement was called off. Gil, newly released from prison, visits her and pledges his love, although he knows she is dying. Find out about popular radio shows, movies, music, books, foods, sports facts, famous birthdays, and other cool pop culture trends to get the right mix of questions and answers for your 1940s-themed trivia game. Miss Knowlden did not appear in the movie. My Gram posed for French Postcard photos when she was between 16 and 18. Trivia fact: One of the Ziegfeld girls in the film was played by Patricia Ryan, the future Pat Nixon. Ziegfeld Follies (1945) Trivia Showing all 40 items At the beginning of the "Bring On The Beautiful Girls" number, several older women are shown; these are women who actually appeared in the original Ziegfeld Follies on stage. They danced in complete synchronization, and were the only act that was uniform in the Ziegfeld Follies. Planning began in 1943. It was a nightclub scene set in the Caribbean. "Love" sung by Lena Horne was not a "ghetto". Cast & Crew Read More William Wyler Director Barbra Streisand Fanny Brice Omar Sharif Nick Arnstein Kay Medford Rose Brice Anne Francis Georgia James Walter Pidgeon Florenz Ziegfeld Photos & Videos For the stunt, Hansburg himself taught all the Ziegfeld Follies girls how to pogo. A man is in court to pay a $2 fine for spitting on the subway, but his lawyer insists on fighting the case. This film has several connections to The Wizard of Oz (1939). The MGM revue marked Brice's last film. Sheila becomes an alcoholic and is fired from the show after a drunken fall onstage. Viewers were not offered the opportunity to see these films in their original Technicolor until several years later. ZIEGFELD GIRL was one of Lana Turner's first major roles for MGM; and she definitely has the meatiest role as Sheila. She was also the last of the acclaimed Ziegfeld girls. In a commentary following the film on Turner Classic Movies in 2008, Robert Osborne said that the original script had the Lana Turner character actually die at the end. As parents, we share a desire to help our children look and feel their best. The idea for the film had been in discussion at MGM since 1939. The film was directed by Robert Z. Leonard and featured musical numbers by Busby Berkeley. Attachment The maximum upload file size: 1 MB. In the present, there is a large, duck-shaped ferrocement structure located in Flanders, NY that houses a gift and memorabilia shop dedicated to that industry. Ziegfeld Girl is a 1941 American musical film directed by Robert Z. Leonard and starring James Stewart, Judy Garland, Hedy Lamarr, Lana Turner, Tony Martin, Jackie Cooper, Eve Arden, and Philip Dorn. There is now a Ziegfeld Theater cinema right next to where it stood beside the NYC Hilton (often used for movie premieres). The most expensive sequence involved a several stories high rotating white staircase featuring more than 180 performers, required weeks of rehearsals and several takes to stage, and cost over $220,000. The only Best Picture Oscar nominee that year to be nominated for Best Dance Direction. The gown designed by MGM resident designer Helen Rose, who privately designed Grace Kelly's wedding gown when she married His Royal Highness Prince Rainier of Monaco, worn by Lucille Bremer in "This Heart Of Mine" is owned by actress Arlene Fontaine. All the shots in that book are airbrushed in the pubic area, to keep them legal with respect to the publishing standards of the day. Ed Gallagher died is 1929 and is played here by Charles Winninger, but Al Shean portrays himself. She was born in New York in 1891, and died in California in 1951. Lucille Bremer, who appears in two dance routines with Fred Astaire here ("This Heart of Mine" and "Limehouse Blues") was a favorite of M-G-M studio boss Louis B. Mayer, who cast her in a prominent role in Meet Me in St. Louis (as Judy Garland's older sister) and became convinced she was a future star. When Universal decided to make a faithful film version of the Jerome Kern-Oscar Hammerstein II musical "Show Boat", which Ziegfeld himself had originally produced onstage, Universal sold "The Great Ziegfeld" to MGM in March 1935 while still in pre-production. Ive always loved that era of photography. - A "Firehouse Chat", a sketch with Garland, Lucille Ball, and Ann Sothern. Answer: Fanny Brice Fanny Brice really existed, and as well as starring in the 'Ziegfeld Follies' on Broadway, made a few movies between 1928 and 1946. James Melton filmed with a wet handkerchief in his mouth to protect his voice. They are: Jimmy Walters: Soon as I saw you, I said to myself, that's a hot lookin' little number. These beauties, decked out in Ert designs, gained many young male admirers and became objects of popular adoration. ". Ziegfeld Girl (1941) Trivia Showing all 29 items Jump to: Spoilers (2) This was James Stewart 's last performance before serving military service in World War II. In the film, Anna Held is said to be French, but she was actually a German Jew born in Warsaw, Poland in 1872. The Great Ziegfeld (1936) Trivia Showing all 51 items A.A. Trimble, who portrays Will Rogers in the film, was actually a Cleveland map salesman who frequently impersonated Rogers at Rotarian lunches. However, the earlier Pre-Code film Glorifying the American Girl (1929) contains an accurate depiction of Ziegfeld's productions and was partly filmed in 2-strip Technicolor. Lucille Ball, who stars in this production based on Florenz Ziegfeld Jr.'s legendary shows, was actually fired by Ziegfeld from his production, Rio Rita, in the 1930s. Only Powell, Brice, and Bolger survived to the final picture. When producer Florenz Ziegfeld put together a small group of showgirls for a lighthearted summer show in 1907, nobody could have imagined the giant Broadway hit and lavish revue it would become. . But after learning that Frank is married to a wife who loves him, Sandra reconciles with Franz and abandons her career to support him on a concert tour. When Life magazine showed a photo of Silver in his pink feathers and bows with the headline 'Silver is a Sissy', the horse's trainer threatened to sue MGM for defamation of Silver's character. Drop file here, Contact Submissions Legal, Anatomy Films may receive commissions on affiliate links. It was intended to be a 1938 sequel to the 1936 hit The Great Ziegfeld, and recycled some footage from the earlier film. Nine months later, Judy would successfully audition for MGM. The one nearest the door is actress Audrey Young, future wife of Billy Wilder, and to Young's left is Patricia "Patsy" Mace. Years later, a considerable number of original Johnston printed and autographed photographic prints and many original negatives were purchased at several auctions by at least four different American collectors. There is a mountain in Alaska, a railroad, and a small town in Texas (near Austin) named after him. visit my website at www.michaelmape. He asked: "How did she die? Shean was maternal uncle of the Marx Brothers. "Mister Gallagher and Mister Shean" is one of the most famous songs to come from vaudeville, first presented by the duo in a skit set in Egypt. It features 180 performers and cost $220,000; 4,300 yards of rayon silk were used for the curtains in the scene. As he was born into a very affluent family of bankers, his turn to photography was a bit curious to everyone. Yet the Ziegfeld Follies ran until 1931, and would jumpstart the careers of several successful future Hollywood actresses. Their costumes had nothing to do with the song but reflected the craze for all things Egyptian after the discovery of King Tut's tomb in 1922. The only film directed by Robert Z. Leonard to win Best Picture at the Academy Awards. Thats why Ive always used the simplest of drapes. ". Featured in Florenz Ziegfeld Jr.'s renowned revues, which ran on Broadway from 1907 to 1931, the Ziegfeld Girl has appeared in her trademark feather headdresses, parading and posing, occasionally singing and dancing, in numerous musicals and musical films paying direct or indirect homage to the intrepid producer and his glorious Girl. Billie Burke, the former wife of Ziegfeld portrayed in this film by Myrna Loy, played Glenda the Good Witch. The story deals with three showbiz hopefuls - Susan . - An "Album of Familiar Songs" medley with Garland, Marilyn Maxwell, Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson, Lena Horne, and Kathryn Grayson. Other Ziegfeld girls included Leone Sousa, Monica Van Munster,[3] Mildred Chris Kennedy,[4] Irene Amelia Melfi and Dorothy Hale. Directors Busby Berkeley (musical numbers directed by) Robert Z. Leonard Writers Marguerite Roberts (screen play by) Sonya Levien (screen play by) William Anthony McGuire (original story by) Her father, not wanting to thwart her career, encourages her to stay in the Follies while he continues traveling on the vaudeville circuit alone. Myrna Loy, who received second billing for this film, does not actually appear on screen until 2 hours and 15 minutes into the movie. This film was first telecast in Los Angeles Friday 29 March 1957 on KTTV (Channel 11); it first aired in Seattle 9 May 1957 on KING (Channel 5), in Hartford CT 18 May 1957 on WHCT (Channel 18), in Honolulu 26 May 1957 on KHVH (Channel 13), in Portland OR 8 June 1957 on KGW (Channel 8), in Akron OH 27 September 1957 on WAKR (Channel 49), in Salt Lake City 28 September 1957 on KTVT (Channel 4), and in Spokane 21 March 1958 on KHQ (Channel 6); in Philadelphia television viewers got their first look at it 4 January 1959 on WFIL (Channel 6), followed by Altoona PA 30 January 1959 on WFBG (Channel 10), by New York City 22 March 1959 on WCBS (Channel 2), and by San Francisco 16 November 1959 on KGO (Channel 7. Ziegfeld Girl (1941) Trivia on IMDb: Cameos, Mistakes, Spoilers and more. Ziegfeld Girl is a 1941 musical film directed by Robert Z. Leonard. Myrna Darby. 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