Ziegfeld Follies(1945)
“Greatest Production Since the Birth of Motion Pictures!”
Overview
The late, great impresario Florenz Ziegfeld looks down from heaven and ordains a new revue in his grand old style.
Director
Vincente Minnelli
Studio
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Budget
$3M
Revenue
$5M
Cast
William Powell
as Florenz Ziegfeld Jr.
Fred Astaire
as Fred Astaire / Raffles / Tai Long / Gentleman
Lucille Ball
as Lucille Ball (segment "Here's to the Ladies")
Lucille Bremer
as Princess ("This Heart of Mine") / Moy Ling ("Limehouse Blues")
Fanny Brice
as Norma Edelman (segment "A Sweepstakes Ticket")
Judy Garland
as Star (segment "A Great Lady Has an Interview")
Kathryn Grayson
as Kathryn Grayson (segment "Beauty")
Lena Horne
as Lena Horne (segment "Love")
Gene Kelly
as Gentleman (segment "The Babbit and the Bromide")
James Melton
as Alfredo (segment "La Traviata")
Victor Moore
as Lawyer's Client (segment "Pay the Two Dollars")
Red Skelton
as J. Newton Numbskull (segment "When Television Comes")
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1945
Runtime
1h 50m
Language
English
Rating
6 / 10
Budget
$3M
Box Office
$5M
Production Companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Ziegfeld Follies?▼
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What is Ziegfeld Follies about?▼
The late, great impresario Florenz Ziegfeld looks down from heaven and ordains a new revue in his grand old style.
Who directed Ziegfeld Follies?▼
Ziegfeld Follies was directed by Vincente Minnelli and released in 1945. It is a music, comedy film.
How long is Ziegfeld Follies?▼
Ziegfeld Follies has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
Who stars in Ziegfeld Follies?▼
The cast of Ziegfeld Follies includes William Powell as Florenz Ziegfeld Jr., Fred Astaire as Fred Astaire / Raffles / Tai Long / Gentleman, Lucille Ball as Lucille Ball (segment "Here's to the Ladies"), Lucille Bremer as Princess ("This Heart of Mine") / Moy Ling ("Limehouse Blues"), Fanny Brice as Norma Edelman (segment "A Sweepstakes Ticket") and more.
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