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Calling All Girls (1942) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained

Release, runtime and language
1942 · 19 mins · English
Directed by
Jean Negulesco
Starring
James Cagney, Ruby Keeler, Owen Crump

The film depicts the audition process used to select girls for a chorus line, then showcases a series of classic numbers from 1930s musical films. Featured performances include “Don’t Say Goodnight” from Wonder Bar (1934), “Lullaby of Broadway” from Gold Diggers of 1935, “Shadow Waltz” from Gold Diggers of 1933, as well as “By a Waterfall” and “Shanghai Lil” from Footlight Parade (1933).

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