42nd STREET (1933) Screens Saturday Morning at The Hi-Pointe

“Now go out there and be so swell that you’ll make me hate you!”

42nd STREET  (1933) is one of Hollywood’s most beloved musicals and you’ll have a chance to see it on the big screen at St. Louis’ fabulous Hi-Pointe Theater this weekend as part of their Classic Film Series. It’s Saturday, June 11th at 10:30am at the Hi-Pointe located at 1005 McCausland Ave., St. Louis, MO 63117. Admission is only $5.42nd STREET  will be introduced by KMOX Movie Reviewer Harry Hamm

Pretty legs go a long way in the musical 42^nd STREET. a lively 1933 Warner Bros film that boasts a great cast and music and served as the prototype plot for scores of subsequent films.  Suffering from the Great Depression and a bad ticker, Broadway director Julian Marsh (Warner Baxter) desperately needs “Pretty Lady” to be a hit musical. When leading actress Dorothy Brock (Bebe Daniels) gets tipsy and twists her ankle, newcomer Peggy Sawyer (Ruby Keeler) must step into the starring role. “You’re going out a youngster, but you’ve got to come back a star!” demands Mr. Marsh. This fresh look at an old story made Ms. Keeler a star and likewise advanced young Dick Powell (as Billy Lawler). Much has been said of Busby Berkeley’s brilliantly staged production numbers and they are spectacular. It should also be noted that Lloyd Bacon’s direction and Sol Polito’s photography shine throughout. The cast is delightful, the songs are perfect, and pretty legs are celebrated like nobody’s business.The memorable songs include “You’re Getting to Be a Habit with Me.” and “Shuffle Off to Buffalo”

42^nd STREET is a five-star winner of a movie musical, one of the best the dream factory ever turned out, and you’ll have the opportunity to see it on the big screen this Saturday at St. Louis’ fabulous Hi-Pointe Theater. The film starts at 10:30 and admission is only $5

The Hi-Pointe’s site can be found HERE

http://hi-pointetheatre.com/