The Great Ziegfeld
1936, English. Directed by Robert Z. Leonard.
The Sensation of the Century!
At the 1893 Chicago World's Fair, sideshow barker Florenz Ziegfeld turns the tables on his more-successful neighbor Billings, and also steals his girlfriend. This pattern repeats throughout their lives, as Ziegfeld makes and loses many fortunes putting on ever-bigger, more spectacular shows
- Runtime
- 3h 5m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 153 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Florenz Ziegfeld Jr.: watch order
Cast & crew
- Robert Z. LeonardDirector
- William PowellFlorenz 'Flo' Ziegfeld Jr.
- Myrna LoyBillie Burke
- Luise RainerAnna Held
- Frank MorganBillings
- Fanny BriceFannie Brice
- Virginia BruceAudrey Dane
- Reginald OwenSampston
- Ray BolgerRay Bolger
- Ernest CossartSidney
- Joseph CawthornDr. Ziegfeld
- Nat PendletonSandow
- Dennis MorganStage Singer in "Pretty Girl" Number
Details
- Released
- 8 April 1936
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- William Anthony McGuire
- Budget
- $2.2M
- Box office
- $4.7M
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What The Great Ziegfeld is based on
The Great Ziegfeld is adapted from a real person.
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The Great Ziegfeld: quick answers
What comes after The Great Ziegfeld?
Next in the series: Ziegfeld Follies (1945).
Is The Great Ziegfeld worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 153 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Great Ziegfeld?
The Great Ziegfeld runs 185 minutes (3h 5m).
Does The Great Ziegfeld have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Great Ziegfeld. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Great Ziegfeld parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Great Ziegfeld is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Great Ziegfeld on?
The Great Ziegfeld isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Great Ziegfeld?
If you liked The Great Ziegfeld, try The Glenn Miller Story, I Still Believe, High Strung Free Dance.
Who directed The Great Ziegfeld?
The Great Ziegfeld (1936) was directed by Robert Z. Leonard and stars William Powell, Myrna Loy, Luise Rainer.
What is The Great Ziegfeld based on?
The Great Ziegfeld is adapted from a real person.