Ziegfeld Girl (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1941, Ziegfeld Girl is a drama, romance and music film directed by Robert Z. Leonard, running about 132 minutes. “GREATEST MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA OF ALL TIME!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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 mysterious European beauty Sandra, whose concert violinist husband cannot endure the thought of their escaping from poverty by promenading her glamor in skimpy costumes.
Who’s in it. Ziegfeld Girl stars Judy Garland as Susan Gallagher, James Stewart as Gilbert Young, Hedy Lamarr as Sandra Kolter and Lana Turner as Sheila Regan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Ziegfeld Girl has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ziegfeld Girl page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ziegfeld Girl tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ziegfeld Girl (1941)?
- In US, Ziegfeld Girl is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ziegfeld Girl worth watching?
- Ziegfeld Girl holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ziegfeld Girl?
- Ziegfeld Girl stars Judy Garland, James Stewart, Hedy Lamarr, Lana Turner and Jackie Cooper.
- When was Ziegfeld Girl released?
- Ziegfeld Girl was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 132 minutes.