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Movie poster: The Great Ziegfeld (1936)
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The Great Ziegfeld

1936 · 185 min Music Drama Romance
6.3 / 10 · TMDB

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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📋 Film Details

Year 1936
Country United States of America
Genre Music, Drama, Romance
Director Robert Z. Leonard
Runtime 185 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.3/10 (142 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.

This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.

A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.

Director: Robert Z. Leonard

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.

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