CENTENNIAL FILM Series: Gold Diggers of 1933 (1933)
A Golden Age Musical Extravaganza!
This glamorous musical comedy blends dazzling spectacle with Depression-era social commentary. The film follows a group of out-of-work chorus girls struggling to find work in New York City as they prepare a Broadway-style production to secure financial stability. As love and ambition collide, the story balances romance, backstage drama, and sharp humor.
Known for its elaborately choreographed musical numbers, including the iconic “We’re in the Money” sequence, the film is celebrated for its innovative camerawork, geometric dance formations, and lavish production design. Gold Diggers of 1933 remains one of the defining musicals of the early sound era and a landmark of Hollywood’s Golden Age, reflecting both escapism and economic reality during the Great Depression.
STARS: Busby Berkeley, Joan Blondell, Dick Powell, Ruby Keeler, Ginger Rogers, Warren William
RUNTIME: 97 minutes
GENRE: Musical, Comedy
This show is part of the Weinberg Center’s Centennial Film Event, celebrating 100 years of screenings in our historic building. The Weinberg Center, located in the heart of Downtown Frederick, MD, offers a historic backdrop and timeless atmosphere for a unique film experience.