Footlight Parade (1933) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

1933 · Film · ★ 7.1

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Released in 1933, Footlight Parade is a comédie, romance and musique film directed by Lloyd Bacon, running about 104 minutes. “Climaxing Warner Bros.' glittering parade of musicals!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A fledgling producer finds himself at odds with his workers, financiers and his greedy ex-wife when he tries to produce live musicals for movie-going audiences.

Who’s in it. Footlight Parade stars James Cagney as Chester Kent, Joan Blondell as Nan Prescott, Ruby Keeler as Bea Thorn and Dick Powell as Scotty Blair, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Footlight Parade has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $2.4M at the box office.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Footlight Parade page.

If you liked it. Fans of Footlight Parade tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, La vie est belle and Fight Club.

Questions fréquentes

Where can I watch Footlight Parade (1933)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Footlight Parade change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Footlight Parade worth watching?
Footlight Parade holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comédie, romance and musique. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Footlight Parade?
Footlight Parade stars James Cagney, Joan Blondell, Ruby Keeler, Dick Powell and Frank McHugh.
When was Footlight Parade released?
Footlight Parade was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.