The 42nd Street Special (1933): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1933, The 42nd Street Special is a notable film, running about 6 minutes.

What it’s about. 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.

Who’s in it. The 42nd Street Special stars Darryl F. Zanuck as Self, Leo Carrillo as Self (uncredited), Bette Davis as Self (uncredited) and Claire Dodd as Self (uncredited), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The 42nd Street Special has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The 42nd Street Special page.