March 13, 1970

Forty-Second Street (1933) *****

The first true "backstage" musical and therefore one of the most influential and most often imitated films of all times. It's credited with singlehandedly revitalizing the musical genre after its 1931-32 slump. Songs and musical numbers:

"It Must Be June" *
"You're Getting To Be A Habit With Me" ***
"Shuffle Off To Buffalo" ***
"Young And Healthy" **
"Forty-Second Street" ***