Ziegfeld Follies
"Greatest Production Since the Birth of Motion Pictures!"
Originally released in 1945. Ziegfeld Follies is a music/comedy film. directed by Vincente Minnelli.
Starring William Powell, Fred Astaire, and Lucille Ball
Synopsis
The late, great impresario Florenz Ziegfeld looks down from heaven and ordains a new revue in his grand old style.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 26, 1945
80 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (56 votes)
Budget
$3.4M
Production budget
Box Office
$5.3M
1.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Top 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")
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $3,403,000
- Revenue
- $5,344,000
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How long is Ziegfeld Follies?
Ziegfeld Follies has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was Ziegfeld Follies released?
Ziegfeld Follies was released on August 26, 1945 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Ziegfeld Follies?
The main cast of Ziegfeld Follies includes William Powell, Fred Astaire, Lucille Ball, Lucille Bremer, Fanny Brice.