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Broadway to Hollywood
In this through-the-years saga about a show business family, the fame of husband and wife vaudeville headliners of the 1880s is eclipsed by their son.
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Plot Summary
A vaudeville performer, feeling his career is waning, decides to take a hiatus to raise his son. Upon his return, he finds the theatrical world has drastically changed. Meanwhile, his son, who idolizes his father, gets caught up in the struggles of the entertainment industry.
Critical Reception
Broadway to Hollywood was a moderate success upon its release, praised for its musical numbers and Eddie Cantor's performance. However, some critics found the dramatic elements less compelling than the musical sequences, and the plot was considered somewhat formulaic by some.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its energetic musical numbers and Eddie Cantor's comedic timing.
The dramatic storyline was sometimes seen as secondary to the musical aspects.
A fairly standard backstage musical drama for its era.
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Fun Fact
The film marked a significant early role for Alice Faye, who would go on to become one of Hollywood's most popular musical stars of the late 1930s and early 1940s.
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