The 42nd Street Special (1933)
The 42nd Street Special (1933), starring Darryl F. Zanuck and Leo Carrillo.
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Synopsis
As part of a publicity campaign for the film 42nd Street (1933), Warner Bros. Pictures, with the assistance of the General Electric Corporation, assembled a 7-car gold- and silver-plated train they called "The 42nd. Street Special". With numerous Warner Bros. contract stars as passengers, the train made a tour across the USA. It was scheduled to make stops in more than 100 cities, ending in Washington, D.C. for the March 1933 inauguration of Franklin D. Roosevelt. This short film records the send-off for this trip from Los Angeles' Santa Fe Station. Using a microphone set up on the rear platform of the last car, several people addressed the crowd attending the event. Those making remarks include performers, studio executives, and the mayor of Los Angeles.
Trivia
- It premiered on February 20, 1933, a Monday.
- This film's quiz has 5 questions — enough to play more than once without repeats.
Production
- StudiosWarner Bros. Pictures
- CountriesUnited States
- StatusReleased
Cast
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Darryl F. Zanuck
Self -
Leo Carrillo
Self (uncredited) -
Bette Davis
Self (uncredited) -
Claire Dodd
Self (uncredited) - Bette Durkee Self (uncredited)
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Preston Foster
Self (uncredited) - Eleanor Holm Self (uncredited)
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Laura La Plante
Self (uncredited) - John C. Porter Self (uncredited)
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Lyle Talbot
Self (uncredited) -
Jack L. Warner
Self (uncredited) -
Jack M. Warner
Self (uncredited)
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Questions about this film
What is The 42nd Street Special about?
The 42nd Street Special: As part of a publicity campaign for the film 42nd Street (1933), Warner Bros. Pictures, with the assistance of the General Electric Corporation, assembled a 7-car gold- and silver-plated train they called "The 42nd. Street Special". With numerous Warner Bros. contract stars as passengers, the train made a tour across …
Who stars in The 42nd Street Special?
The cast of The 42nd Street Special includes Darryl F. Zanuck, Leo Carrillo, Bette Davis, Claire Dodd and Bette Durkee.
How long is The 42nd Street Special?
The 42nd Street Special runs for 6 minutes, or 0h06.
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