The Great Ziegfeld
“The Sensation of the Century!”
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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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Spain | Filmin | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About The Great Ziegfeld
The Great Ziegfeld is a 1936 English-language music, drama and romance film directed by Robert Z. Leonard. The cast is led by William Powell, Myrna Loy, Luise Rainer. It has a runtime of 3h 5m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Great Ziegfeld was produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and made in United States of America. It was released on April 8, 1936, and carries a NR certification. Made on a budget of about $2 million, it went on to gross $5 million worldwide.
- Director
- Robert Z. Leonard
- Writers
- William Anthony McGuire
- Release date
- April 8, 1936
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $2 million
- Box office
- $5 million
- Production
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
The Great Ziegfeld cast & crew
The Great Ziegfeld was directed by Robert Z. Leonard and written by William Anthony McGuire.
The cast features William Powell as Florenz 'Flo' Ziegfeld Jr., Myrna Loy as Billie Burke, Luise Rainer as Anna Held, Frank Morgan as Billings, Fanny Brice as Fannie Brice, and Virginia Bruce as Audrey Dane.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Arthur Lange, cinematography is by Merritt B. Gerstad, and it was produced by Hunt Stromberg.
Is The Great Ziegfeld worth watching?
The Great Ziegfeld holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 144 ratings, a solidly received music films.
At 3h 5m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy music, drama, and romance, The Great Ziegfeld is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Great Ziegfeld
William Powell
Florenz 'Flo' Ziegfeld Jr.
Myrna Loy
Billie Burke
Luise Rainer
Anna Held
Frank Morgan
Billings
Fanny Brice
Fannie Brice
Virginia Bruce
Audrey Dane
Reginald Owen
Sampston
Ray Bolger
Ray Bolger
Ernest Cossart
Sidney
Joseph Cawthorn
Dr. Ziegfeld
Nat Pendleton
Sandow
Dennis Morgan
Stage Singer in "Pretty Girl" Number
The Great Ziegfeld — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Great Ziegfeld in United States?
The Great Ziegfeld is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Great Ziegfeld in?
The Great Ziegfeld is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Great Ziegfeld?
The Great Ziegfeld runs 3 hours 5 minutes (185 minutes).
▸What is The Great Ziegfeld rated?
The Great Ziegfeld is rated NR. It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 144 ratings.
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