March 16, 1970

The Great Ziegfeld (1936) *****

The most spectacular musical extravaganza of all times, winner of three Academy Awards (including best picture), starring William Powell as the legendary Broadway producer, Florence Ziegfeld. Great costumes, opulent sets, superb musical numbers and memorable performances. A genuine triumph of Hollywood cinema. Songs and musical numbers:

"Won't You Come And Play With Me" **
"It's Delightful To Be Married" ***
"If You Knew Susie" ***
"A Pretty Girl Is Like A Melody" ***
"You Gotta Pull Strings" **
"She's A Ziegfeld Follies Girl" **
"You" ***
"You Never Looked So Beautiful" **
"Yiddle On Your Fiddle" *
"My Man" *
"Look For The Silver Lining" *
"A Circus Must Be Different In A Ziegfeld Show" **