Ernest Cossart, Fanny Brice, Frank Morgan
Winner of three Academy Awards including Best Picture, The Great Ziegfeld stars William Powell in a biopic "suggested by romances and incidents in the life of America's greatest showman, Floren...( read more
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DVD Release Date: February 3, 2004
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May 6, 2009A mind-blowing performance by William Powell. I'm not sure why I never saw this one before either -- funny how often I seem to say that. I've been a Powell fan for a long time, but I -- seriously -- never really knew how good an actor he could be until I saw this. As far as bi...( read more)
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July 5, 2009A great script with a monumental performance by Powell and a stolid one for Rainer. This movie is a long one and that's due to it's soaring mastery of musical showstopping numbers. While beautiful and magnificent they do seem to drag on an awful lot. But if you're a fan of Willia...( read more)
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October 25, 2008the bio is one of many that plays fast and loose with fact. but the film is a kinetic example of what made mgm so great. the white on white sets, the silvery, ruffled costumes by adrian, the full-bodied rhapsodic music direction and a throng of stars headed by william powell.
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August 3, 2008I gave it three stars because of all the beautiful scenery and costumes. I felt like I was in Disney World except in black and white. The first part was increadibly boring and I couldn't get into it but as it went along it got better. Considering the time in which it was made,...( read more)
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July 2, 2008I loved it, but I think that one needs to put themselves into the time when these things took place. Things that seem mundane to modern eyes seem amazing to someone from Ziegfeld's time. If you look at it that way you can really get into this film. If you can't do that you might ...( read more)
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May 7, 2008Some amazing sets and entertainment if you like the classic broadway entertainment. Entertaining for sure! But, not one of my favs and Myrna doesnt show till he last 45min or so
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