Ziegfeld Follies
“Greatest Production Since the Birth of Motion Pictures!”
The late, great impresario Florenz Ziegfeld looks down from heaven and ordains a new revue in his grand old style.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | Molotov TV | — |
| Japan | FOD | — |
About Ziegfeld Follies
Ziegfeld Follies is a 1945 English-language music and comedy film directed by Vincente Minnelli and Lemuel Ayers. The cast is led by William Powell, Fred Astaire, Lucille Ball. It has a runtime of 1h 50m. Viewers rate it 6.0/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Ziegfeld Follies was produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and made in United States of America. It was released on August 26, 1945, and carries a NR certification. Made on a budget of about $3 million, it went on to gross $5 million worldwide.
- Director
- Vincente Minnelli, Lemuel Ayers
- Writers
- David Freedman, Hugh Martin, Ralph Blane
- Release date
- August 26, 1945
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $3 million
- Box office
- $5 million
- Production
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Ziegfeld Follies cast & crew
Ziegfeld Follies was directed by Vincente Minnelli and Lemuel Ayers and written by David Freedman, Hugh Martin, and Ralph Blane.
The cast features William Powell as Florenz Ziegfeld Jr., Fred Astaire as Fred Astaire / Raffles / Tai Long / Gentleman, Lucille Ball as Lucille Ball (segment "Here's to the Ladies"), Lucille Bremer as Princess ("This Heart of Mine") / Moy Ling ("Limehouse Blues"), Fanny Brice as Norma Edelman (segment "A Sweepstakes Ticket"), and Judy Garland as Star (segment "A Great Lady Has an Interview").
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Harry Warren, cinematography is by Charles Rosher, and it was produced by Arthur Freed.
Is Ziegfeld Follies worth watching?
Ziegfeld Follies holds an audience score of 6.0/10 from 59 ratings, a solidly received music films.
At 1h 50m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy music and comedy, Ziegfeld Follies is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Ziegfeld Follies
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Cast of Ziegfeld Follies
William Powell
Florenz Ziegfeld Jr.
Fred Astaire
Fred Astaire / Raffles / Tai Long / Gentleman
Lucille Ball
Lucille Ball (segment "Here's to the Ladies")
Lucille Bremer
Princess ("This Heart of Mine") / Moy Ling ("Limehouse Blues")
Fanny Brice
Norma Edelman (segment "A Sweepstakes Ticket")
Judy Garland
Star (segment "A Great Lady Has an Interview")
Kathryn Grayson
Kathryn Grayson (segment "Beauty")
Lena Horne
Lena Horne (segment "Love")
Gene Kelly
Gentleman (segment "The Babbit and the Bromide")
James Melton
Alfredo (segment "La Traviata")
Victor Moore
Lawyer's Client (segment "Pay the Two Dollars")
Red Skelton
J. Newton Numbskull (segment "When Television Comes")
Ziegfeld Follies — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Ziegfeld Follies in United States?
Ziegfeld Follies 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 Ziegfeld Follies in?
Ziegfeld Follies is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Italian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Ziegfeld Follies?
Ziegfeld Follies runs 1 hours 50 minutes (110 minutes).
▸What is Ziegfeld Follies rated?
Ziegfeld Follies is rated NR. It holds a 6.0/10 audience score from 59 ratings.
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