The 42nd Street Special
Synopsis
As part of a publicity campaign for the film 42nd Street (1933), Warner Bros. Pictures, with the assistance of the General Electric Corporation, assembled a 7-car gold- and silver-plated train they called "The 42nd. Street Special". With numerous Warner Bros. contract stars as passengers, the train made a tour across the USA. It was scheduled to make stops in more than 100 cities, ending in Washington, D.C. for the March 1933 inauguration of Franklin D. Roosevelt. This short film records the send-off for this trip from Los Angeles' Santa Fe Station. Using a microphone set up on the rear platform of the last car, several people addressed the crowd attending the event. Those making remarks include performers, studio executives, and the mayor of Los Angeles.
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Darryl F. Zanuck
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Leo Carrillo
Self (uncredited)
Bette Davis
Self (uncredited)
Claire Dodd
Self (uncredited)
Bette Durkee
Self (uncredited)
Preston Foster
Self (uncredited)
Eleanor Holm
Self (uncredited)
Laura La Plante
Self (uncredited)
John C. Porter
Self (uncredited)
Lyle Talbot
Self (uncredited)
Jack L. Warner
Self (uncredited)
Jack M. Warner
Self (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 20, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
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- Original Title
- The 42nd Street Special
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 6m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions About The 42nd Street Special
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What is The 42nd Street Special about?
As part of a publicity campaign for the film 42nd Street (1933), Warner Bros. Pictures, with the assistance of the General Electric Corporation, assembled a 7-car gold- and silver-plated train they called "The 42nd. Street Special". With numerous Warner Bros. contract stars as passengers, the train made a tour across the USA. It was scheduled to make stops in more than 100 cities, ending in Washington, D.C. for the March 1933 inauguration of Franklin D. Roosevelt. This short film records the send-off for this trip from Los Angeles' Santa Fe Station. Using a microphone set up on the rear platform of the last car, several people addressed the crowd attending the event. Those making remarks include performers, studio executives, and the mayor of Los Angeles.
Who directed The 42nd Street Special?
The 42nd Street Special was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in The 42nd Street Special?
The principal cast of The 42nd Street Special includes Darryl F. Zanuck, Leo Carrillo, Bette Davis, Claire Dodd, Bette Durkee.
When was The 42nd Street Special released and how long is it?
The 42nd Street Special was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 6m.