42nd Street
Synopsis
Original Broadway production filmed for Japanese television. Based on the novel by Bradford Ropes and the subsequent 1933 Hollywood film adaptation, the show focuses on the efforts of famed dictatorial Great White Way director Julian Marsh to mount a successful stage production of a musical extravaganza at the height of the Great Depression.
Top Cast
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Elizabeth Allen
Dorothy Brock
Joseph Bova
Bert Barry
Danny Carroll
Andy Lee
Robert Colston
Oscar
Carole Cook
Maggie Jones
Don Crabtree
Abner Dillon
Beth Leavel
Annie
Stan Page
Mac / Thug / Doctor
Lee Roy Reams
Billy Lawlor
Jamie Ross
Julian Marsh
Clare Leach
Peggy Sawyer
Michael Dantuono
Pat Denning
Kelly Crafton
Phyllis
Anne Marie Roller
Lorraine
Paul Del Vecchio
Thug
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark Bramble
- Screenplay & Story
- Bradford Ropes, Mark Bramble, Michael Stewart
- Original Score
- Al Dubin, Harry Warren
- Original Title
- 42nd Street
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 34m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Bramble
Bradford Ropes, Mark Bramble, Michael Stewart
Al Dubin, Harry Warren
David Merrick, Etan Merrick
Department Leadership Roster
David Merrick
Producer
Theoni V. Aldredge
Costume Design
Mark Bramble
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for 42nd Street.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 42nd Street
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is 42nd Street about?
Original Broadway production filmed for Japanese television. Based on the novel by Bradford Ropes and the subsequent 1933 Hollywood film adaptation, the show focuses on the efforts of famed dictatorial Great White Way director Julian Marsh to mount a successful stage production of a musical extravaganza at the height of the Great Depression.
Who directed 42nd Street?
42nd Street was directed by Mark Bramble.
Who stars in 42nd Street?
The principal cast of 42nd Street includes Elizabeth Allen, Joseph Bova, Danny Carroll, Robert Colston, Carole Cook.
When was 42nd Street released and how long is it?
42nd Street was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 2h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for 42nd Street?
The original motion picture soundtrack for 42nd Street was composed by Al Dubin, Harry Warren.
Is 42nd Street based on a book or true story?
42nd Street is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Bradford Ropes", Book: "Mark Bramble", Book: "Michael Stewart".