Ziegfeld Girl 1941

Ziegfeld Girl


MGM, 1941, B/W, 133 minutes, ***

Released April, 1941



The story of three girls from different backgrounds who become Ziegfeld Girls (played by Lana Turner, Hedy Lamarr and Judy Garland) and the effects of stardom on their personal lives, especially their love lives. Jackie Cooper, Jimmy Stewart and Ian Hunter costar as the romantic interests.



The film opens with the statement, "That fabulous era - when Florenz Ziegfeld glorified the American Girl, and New York wore her over its heart like an orchid - while she lasted."



Produced by: Pandro S. Berman

Directed by: Robert Z. Leonard

Screen Play by: Marguerite Roberts and Sonya Levien

Original Story by: William Anthony McGuire

Musical Numbers Directed by: Busby Berkeley

Musical Score: Herbert Stothart

Musical Direction: Georgie Stoll

"You Stepped Out of a Dream" (by) Nacio Herb Brown, Gus Kahn; "Minnie from Trinidad" (by) Roger Edens with The Kids from Seville [Antonio and Rosario]; "I'm Always Chasing Rainbows" (by) Harry Carroll, Joseph McCarthy; "Mr. Gallagher and Mr. Shean" (by) Edward Gallagher, Al Shean

Vocals and Orchestrations: Leo Arnaud, George Bassman, Conrad Salinger

Art Director: Cedric Gibbons

Associate: Daniel B. Cathcart

Set Decorations: Edwin B. Willis

Musical Presentation: Merrill Pye

Gowns and Costumes by: Adrian

Make-Up Created by: Jack Dawn

Recording Director: Douglas Shearer

Director of Photography: Ray June

Film Editor: Blanche Sewell



Cast: James Stewart [Gilbert Young], Judy Garland [Susan Gallagher], Hedy Lamarr [Sandra Kolter], Lana Turner [Sheila Regan], Tony Martin [Frank Merton], Jackie Cooper [Jerry Regan], Ian Hunter [Geoffrey Collis], Charles Winninger ["Pop" Gallagher], Edward Everett Horton [Noble Sage], Philip Dorn [Franz Kolter], Paul Kelly [John Slayton], Eve Arden [Patsy Dixon], Dan Dailey, Jr. [Jimmy Walters], Al Shean [Al], Fay Holden [Mrs. Regan], Felix Bressart [Mischa], Rose Hobart [Mrs. Merton], Bernard Nedell [Nick Capalini], Ed McNamara [Mr. Regan], Mae Busch [Jenny], Renie Riano [Annie], Josephine Whittell [Perkins], Sergio Orta [Native Dancer], Additional Cast: Antonio and Roasario [Dance Specialty], Six Hits and a Miss [Vocals], Fred Santley [Floorwalker], Claire James [Hopeful], Reed Hadley [Geoffrey's Friend], Armand Kaliz [Pierre], Joan Barclay [Actress in Slayton's Office], Donald Kirke [Playboy], Ray Teal [Pawnbroker], Al Hill [Truck Driver], Roscoe Ates [Theater Worker], George Lloyd [Bartender], Ginger Pearson [Salesgirl], Elliott Sullivan, James Flavin [Truckers], Joyce Compton [Miss Sawyer], Ruth Tobey [Beth Regan], Bess Flowers [Casino Patron], Jean Wallace, Myrna Dell, Georgia Carroll, Louise La Planche, Virginia Cruzon, Alaine Brandeis, Patricia Dane, Irma Wilson, Leslie Brooks, Madeleine Martin, Vivian Mason, Harriet Bennett, Nina Bissell, Frances Gladwin, Anya Taranda [Ziegfeld Girls]



Musical Program: [0:00] Overture (played by Orchestra behind titles, includes short vocal of "You Never Looked So Beautiful" sung by Chorus); [0:09] Laugh? I Thought I'd Split My Sides (sung and danced by Judy Garland and Charles Winninger); [0:22] You Stepped Out of a Dream (sung by Tony Martin and Chorus, paraded by Ziegfeld Girls); [0:36] Whispering (sung by Bill Days, John Rarig and Max Smith; danced by Nightclub Patrons); [0:40] I'm Always Chasing Rainbows (excerpt sung by Judy Garland and Charles Winninger as he coaches Judy in delivery); [0:53] I'm Always Chasing Rainbows ("hot" version and ballad version sung by Judy Garland); [1:29] Caribbean Love Song (sung by Tony Martin and Chorus, paraded by Ziegfeld Girls); [1:34] Minnie from Trinidad (sung by Chorus, danced by Antonio and Rosario then sung and danced by Judy Garland and Chorus); [2:00] Mr. Gallagher and Mr. Shean (performed by Charles Winninger and Al Shean); [2:04] Ziegfeld Girls (sung by Judy Garland and Chorus); [2:06] You Gotta Pull Strings (sung by Judy Garland and Chorus, danced by Chorus Girls, paraded by Ziegfeld Girls); [2:08] You Stepped Out of a Dream (reprised by Tony Martin); [2:10] You Never Looked So Beautiful (sung by Judy Garland and Chorus)