Footlight Parade (1933) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

1933 · 104 min · English

Directed by

Lloyd Bacon

Starring

Frank McHugh, Guy Kibbee, Claire Dodd, James Cagney, Joan Blondell, Dick Powell

After being eclipsed by the rise of Hollywood, Broadway director Chester Kent finds himself struggling to remain relevant. A major theater chain gives him a final chance to prove the value of live performance, tasking him with creating a spectacular show in just three days. Facing fierce competition and with the invaluable support of his secretary, Nan, Chester races against the clock to deliver a hit and reclaim his place in the entertainment world.