42nd Street (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1933, 42nd Street is a comedy, drama, romance and music film directed by Lloyd Bacon, running about 89 minutes. “The Greatest Musical hit the Screen Has Ever Known!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A producer puts on what may be his last Broadway show, and at the last moment a chorus girl has to replace the star.
Who’s in it. 42nd Street stars Ruby Keeler as Peggy Sawyer, Warner Baxter as Julian Marsh, Bebe Daniels as Dorothy Brock and George Brent as Pat Denning, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, 42nd Street has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.3M at the box office.
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 42nd Street page.
If you liked it. Fans of 42nd Street tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 42nd Street (1933)?
- In US, 42nd Street 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 42nd Street worth watching?
- 42nd Street holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in 42nd Street?
- 42nd Street stars Ruby Keeler, Warner Baxter, Bebe Daniels, George Brent and Guy Kibbee.
- When was 42nd Street released?
- 42nd Street was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.