Broadway Babies
Dee is a naive chorus girl living in a boarding house full of low-paid actors. Dee and Billy are in love and he helps her to move from chorus girl to star. Things run afoul when jealousy, misunderstandings and sleazy men enter the picture.
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Plot Summary
A young woman from a small town travels to New York City with dreams of becoming a Broadway star. She encounters a handsome, but down-on-his-luck, young man who becomes entangled in her ambition. Their journey is filled with the glitz and challenges of show business.
Critical Reception
As one of the early musicals of the sound era, 'Broadway Babies' received a mixed reception. While praised for its early use of sound and musical numbers, it was also noted for its somewhat derivative plot and uneven pacing. The film is historically significant for being one of Barbara Stanwyck's early starring roles.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its early adoption of sound technology and musical sequences.
- Criticized for a predictable storyline and somewhat formulaic presentation.
- Notable for showcasing a young Barbara Stanwyck's burgeoning talent.
Google audience: Audience reviews from the era are scarce, but contemporary accounts suggest a moderate reception, with some enjoying the musical numbers and the novelty of sound.
Fun Fact
This film is considered a 'lost film' as no complete prints are known to exist, though fragments may survive.
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