Broadway Limited
Broadway Limited

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Broadway Limited

1941
Movie
75 min
English

A publicity stunt staged on a train known as the Broadway Limited gets out of control, as no one wants to be responsible for the baby that was brought in for it.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: John F. LawsonGenres: Comedy, Romance, Drama

Plot Summary

A slick press agent attempts to boost the career of a fading actress by orchestrating a romance with a famous baseball star. However, when the star turns out to be more interested in another woman, the press agent finds himself in a complicated situation. The scheme spirals into a series of humorous and dramatic events as everyone tries to navigate the manufactured love triangle.

Critical Reception

Broadway Limited received a mixed reception upon its release, with critics noting its lighthearted entertainment value but also pointing out its formulaic plot. Audiences generally found it to be an amusing diversion, though it did not achieve significant critical acclaim or lasting popularity.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its witty dialogue and fast-paced plot.

  • Criticized for its predictable narrative and reliance on romantic comedy tropes.

  • Considered a pleasant, if unremarkable, entry in the studio system's output.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this older film, but general sentiment suggests it was seen as an entertaining, albeit forgettable, romantic comedy suitable for its time.

Fun Fact

Although released in 1941, the film's story is set in the late 1920s and early 1930s, reflecting a nostalgia for the Jazz Age.

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