The 42nd Street Special
Movie Info
Overview
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.
Cast
Darryl F. Zanuck
Self
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)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where to watch The 42nd Street Special?
The 42nd Street Special is available on OTT platforms or currently showing in theaters. Check CineRaya's streaming section for specific platform links.
What is the release date of The 42nd Street Special?
The official release date for The 42nd Street Special was 1933-02-20.
What is the genre of The 42nd Street Special?
The 42nd Street Special falls under the Documentary categories.
