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1936•185 min•Music, Drama, Romance

The Great Ziegfeld

Is The Great Ziegfeld a Hit or Flop?

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Is The Great Ziegfeld worth watching? With a rating of 6.288/10, this Music, Drama, Romance film is a mixed-bag for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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The Great Ziegfeld Synopsis

At the 1893 Chicago World's Fair, sideshow barker Florenz Ziegfeld turns the tables on his more-successful neighbor Billings, and also steals his girlfriend. This pattern repeats throughout their lives, as Ziegfeld makes and loses many fortunes putting on ever-bigger, more spectacular shows

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William Powell
William PowellFlorenz 'Flo' Ziegfeld Jr.
Myrna Loy
Myrna LoyBillie Burke
Luise Rainer
Luise RainerAnna Held
Frank Morgan
Frank MorganBillings
Fanny Brice
Fanny BriceFannie Brice
Virginia Bruce
Virginia BruceAudrey Dane
Reginald Owen
Reginald OwenSampston
Ray Bolger
Ray BolgerRay Bolger
Ernest Cossart
Ernest CossartSidney
Joseph Cawthorn
Joseph CawthornDr. Ziegfeld

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Is The Great Ziegfeld worth watching?

The Great Ziegfeld has received mixed reviews with a 6.288/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Music, Drama, Romance movies.

Is The Great Ziegfeld hit or flop?

The Great Ziegfeld has received average ratings (6.288/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is The Great Ziegfeld?

The Great Ziegfeld is a Music, Drama, Romance movie that At the 1893 Chicago World's Fair, sideshow barker Florenz Ziegfeld turns the tables on his more-successful neighbor Billings, and also steals his girl...

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