Lillian Russell is the sanitized musical biopic of the legendary (and much-married) 19th century musical comedy star. Discovered in 1880 by bandleader Tony Pastor (Leo Carrillo), Lillian Russell (Alice Faye) wastes no time rising to fame and fortune on the Broadway stage. Along the way, she curries the favor of such eligible bachelors as newspaperman Alexander Moore (Henry Fonda), composer Edward Solomon (Don Ameche), and railroad tycoon Diamond Jim Brady (Edward Arnold). She marries the first two, and has a high old time ...
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Lillian Russell is the sanitized musical biopic of the legendary (and much-married) 19th century musical comedy star. Discovered in 1880 by bandleader Tony Pastor (Leo Carrillo), Lillian Russell (Alice Faye) wastes no time rising to fame and fortune on the Broadway stage. Along the way, she curries the favor of such eligible bachelors as newspaperman Alexander Moore (Henry Fonda), composer Edward Solomon (Don Ameche), and railroad tycoon Diamond Jim Brady (Edward Arnold). She marries the first two, and has a high old time (albeit chastely) with the third. The story ends with Russell's retirement in 1912, and her reunion with the one true love of her life. The film's hands-down highlight is a timeworn but classic routine involving those two Broadway comedy giants Joe Weber and Lew Fields, both of whom had appeared on-stage with the real Lillian Russell. Hal Erickson, Rovi
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Alice Faye, Don Ameche, Henry Fonda, Edward Arnold, Warren William, Leo Carrillo, Helen Westley, Dorothy Peterson, Ernest... Fine. Run time: 127. Sealed in original plastic but case is dented. Buy with confidence-Satisfaction Guaranteed!
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Nigel Bruce, Ernest Truex, Dorothy Peterson, Helen Westley, Leo Carrillo, Warren William, Edward Arnold, Henry Fonda, Don... Very good. 1940 Run time: 127. Providing great media since 1972. All used discs are inspected and guaranteed. Digital copy/codes may be expired or not included. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Good. May have very light or no surface scratches. Case and cover artwork are included but may show minimal signs of wear. If applicable: Digital copy or ultraviolet codes may be expired or not included. Slipcover may not be included.
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Nigel Bruce, Ernest Truex, Dorothy Peterson, Helen Westley, Leo Carrillo, Warren William, Edward Arnold, Henry Fonda, Don... Very good. 1940 Run time: 127. Providing great media since 1972. All used discs are inspected and guaranteed. Digital copy/codes may be expired or not included. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Nigel Bruce, Ernest Truex, Dorothy Peterson, Helen Westley, Leo Carrillo, Warren William, Edward Arnold, Henry Fonda, Don... Very good. 1940 Run time: 127. Providing great media since 1972. All used discs are inspected and guaranteed. Digital copy/codes may be expired or not included. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
It was great to see some favorite actors from the past--Don Ameche, Henry Fonda, Alice Faye, Warren Williams and many character actors. While this was supposed to be a story of Lillian Russell most of the story was not true but still fun to watch these pros in a movie I hadn't seen before.
