Classic Movies Posted by KC on September 12, 2019

All film fans have their cinematic version of comfort food and mine is the musicals of choreographer Busby Berkeley. These busy, bubbly productions full of wit, beauty and excitement are pleasant to have on in the background, but deserving of the most devoted attention. I’m especially fond of   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on March 28, 2019

Though it still came out in the middle of The Depression, there is a sense that Footlight Parade does not confront the contemporary issues head on and maybe that causes it to lose some potential power. Because, in a sense, it’s a period piece even if that period is only a...   read more

Comet Over Hollywood Posted by on July 30, 2018

It’s no secret that the Hollywood Comet loves musicals. In 2010, I revealed I had seen 400 movie musicals over the course of eight years. Now that number is over 500. To celebrate and share this musical love, here is my weekly feature about musicals. Poster for Footlight Parade. I’m...   read more

The Man on the Flying Trapeze Posted by David on January 22, 2014

Everything below this logo is made up. INTEROFFICE MEMO April 12, 1933 FROM: Busby Berkeley TO: Jack Warner Greetings, J.L. First off, let me say I was delighted to see you at the premiere of "Gold Diggers of 1933" the other night along with your new protege, Miss LaTour. I...   read more

The Man on the Flying Trapeze Posted by David on January 22, 2014

Everything below this logo is made up. INTEROFFICE MEMO April 12, 1933 FROM: Busby Berkeley TO: Jack Warner Greetings, J.L. First off, let me say I was delighted to see you at the premiere of "Gold Diggers of 1933" the other night along with your new protege, Miss LaTour. I...   read more

Journeys in Classic Film Posted by on July 23, 2013

Off to a late start on my Busby Berkeley week, but we’re moving along with the film: Footlight Parade.  This is my first Berkeley film, and his trademarks are on full display.  The dancing sequences, complete with the Berkeley Box, are fantastic and make up for the rather mundane story...   read more

Hollywood Revue Posted by Angela on June 12, 2012

1.  Both movies were made at Warner Brothers. 2.  Joan Blondell stars in both movies. 3.  Bullets or Ballots was directed by William Keighley, who is credited as being a dialogue director for Footlight Parade. William Keighley with Bette Davis and James Cagney. 4.  A few costumes.  If you look...   read more

Classic Movies Posted by KC on September 21, 2009

Ruby Keeler clumps along in her kitty costume, but she's still awfully cute in the Sittin' on a Backyard Fence number from Footlight Parade (1933). That's Billy Taft singing with her.   read more