At the 1893 Chicago World's Fair, sideshow barker Flo Ziegfeld turns the tables on his more successful neighbor Billings, and steals his girlfriend to boot. This pattern is repeated throughout their lives, as Ziegfeld makes and loses many fortunes putting on ever bigger, more spectacular shows (sections of which appear in the film). French revue star Anna Held becomes his first wife, but it's not easy being married to the man who "glorified the American girl." Late in life, now married to Billie Burke, he seems to be all washed up, but...
just watched it for the first time, I think I'll never forget it, WOW
tinmantis 2 years ago
I'm still looking for Ray Bolger's piece from this film. I saw it over 20 years ago and was in a trance.
closedcircle1 4 years ago
Great find.Thanks. ;o)
londonpenda 4 years ago
Wow! I just bought this DVD, the costumes and choreography were amazing...
mrfoltz 4 years ago