Short, fast paced and sweet, this non musical and original version of the hit "Chicago" is a fine film in it's own right. Ginger Rogers is wonderfully cast in the title role. Plenty of saucy dialogue, highly entertaining.
Adolphe Menjou, George Montgomery, Ginger Rogers
This 1942 satirical comedy stars Ginger Rogers as the title character, who agrees to be accused of murder so the publicity will advance her dancing career. Whether she actually committed the crime is...( read more
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DVD Release Date: April 20, 2004
Stats: 38 reviews
Flixster Reviews (38)
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October 1, 2009
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March 14, 2009
Like most people I think I saw this because I'm a fan of the musical Chicago. Another draw for me was Rogers, who I'm also a huge fan of (albeit usually when paired with Astaire). The movie was a little slow for my tastes -- certainly not what I think of when I think of the stage...( read more)
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August 6, 2007
love old movies, love ginger rogers but this movie even if it is the basis for Chicago is flat footed and dull
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