42nd street is a hugely successful Golden Hollywood era movie musical. The iconic dance sequences in the film were choreographed by Broadway choreographer Busby Berkley.
As a lover of movie musicals this film was a joy to watch. While still a slower paced film compared to modern examples the classic behind the scenes of Hollywood film was an interesting watch. Reminding me of series such as 'Hollywood' on Netflix. I love the costumes, they really transport you back into the old Hollywood glamour style that I am particularly fond of. The show costumes seven particularly at the end of the film are dazzling and are particularly impactful in their large numbers.
My favourite Berkley number in the film is Young and Healthy, the use of the rotating platform in the dance number creates a mesmerising rotating pattern when shown via an aerial shot. This kaleidoscope of movement is extremely impressive with its precision and complexity.
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