42nd Street
1933, English. Directed by Lloyd Bacon.
The Greatest Musical Hit the Screen Has Ever Known!
Broadway director Julian Marsh needs just one more hit show so he can retire and recover his health. It looks like he just may pull it off until temperamental star Dorthy Brock breaks her ankle on the eve of the show's premiere and has to be replaced by her understudy Peggy.
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Worth the Hype
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7.0/10 from 232 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch 42nd Street
42nd Street is streaming on TCM in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 11 March 1933
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Rian James, James Seymour
- Budget
- $439K
- Box office
- $2.3M
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42nd Street: quick answers
Is 42nd Street worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 232 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is 42nd Street?
42nd Street runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
Does 42nd Street have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for 42nd Street. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
42nd Street parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
42nd Street is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is 42nd Street on?
42nd Street is streaming on TCM in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like 42nd Street?
If you liked 42nd Street, try The Goodbye Girl, Sweet Charity, Jersey Girl.
Who directed 42nd Street?
42nd Street (1933) was directed by Lloyd Bacon and stars Warner Baxter, Bebe Daniels, George Brent.