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Gold Diggers of 1937
The partners of stage-producer J. J. Hobart gamble away the money for his new show. They enlist a gold-digging chorus girl to help get it back by conning an insurance company. But they don’t count on the persistence of insurance man Rosmer Peck and his secretary Norma Perry.
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Plot Summary
A magazine editor, his wife, and a chorus girl hatch a scheme to get a new building from a wealthy but grumpy banker by pretending to be sickly. The banker's nephew, a composer, falls for the chorus girl, leading to romantic complications and musical numbers.
Critical Reception
Gold Diggers of 1937 was a moderately successful musical comedy, praised for its energetic performances and lavish production numbers, typical of the Busby Berkeley musicals of the era. While not as critically acclaimed as some of its predecessors in the series, it was a solid entry that entertained audiences with its blend of humor, romance, and extravagant dance sequences.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its energetic musical numbers and vibrant choreography.
The comedic performances, particularly from Joan Blondell, were often highlighted.
Some found the plot somewhat predictable but enjoyable within the musical genre.
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Fun Fact
The film is part of the popular 'Gold Diggers' series produced by Warner Bros., known for their elaborate Busby Berkeley choreographic routines.
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