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Broadway Bad (1933): Cast

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Broadway Bad is a 1933 drama directed by Sidney Lanfield, starring Joan Blondell as Tony Landers, Claudia Morgan and Ginger Rogers. It runs 1 hour 1 minute.

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Broadway Bad (1933) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 1m (61 min)
Director
Sidney Lanfield
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Broadway Bad About?

The premise of Broadway Bad without spoilers.

Determined to make a name for herself on the Great White Way, she dreams of being labeled “bad” by Broadway, yet worries they’ll expose her as a bluff. Showgirl Tony Landers, with loyal friend Flip Daly by her side, battles a bitter divorce hearing to win custody of her son, fighting both personal and professional odds.

Broadway Bad Themes & Keywords

· 47 tags
  • broadway manhattan new york city
  • rogers and blondell
  • friend
  • son
  • showgirl
  • divorce
  • dressing room
  • stardom
  • slang
  • jeweler
  • gambling
  • embitterment
+35 more
  • hard times
  • poverty
  • butler
  • drinking
  • defense attorney
  • prosecuting attorney
  • underwear scene
  • great depression
  • kidnapping
  • extortion
  • newspaper reporter
  • newspaper story
  • trial judge
  • hasty marriage
  • ocean cruise
  • damsel in distress
  • rejection
  • high school sweetheart
  • racketeer
  • dancing
  • dancer
  • singing
  • singer
  • song
  • skit
  • theatre manager
  • new york city
  • 1930s
  • pre code film
  • cigarette smoking
  • father kidnaps baby son
  • pregnancy
  • chorus girl
  • court hearing
  • child custody
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Cast & crew

Broadway Bad Cast & Characters

Joan Blondell leads the cast as Tony Landers, with Claudia Morgan as Showgirl (uncredited) and Ginger Rogers as Flip Daly. Directed by Sidney Lanfield; 10 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Sidney Lanfield

More films directed by Sidney Lanfield, best-rated first: My Favorite Blonde, Skirts Ahoy!, Follow the Sun and The Lemon Drop Kid.

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Cars

Cars in Broadway Bad

1 car on screen: the 1929 Chrysler.

  • 1929 Chrysler in Broadway Bad 1929 Chrysler Minor role

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FAQ

Broadway Bad FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Broadway Bad, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Broadway Bad?

Broadway Bad runs 1 hour 1 minute (61 minutes).

When was Broadway Bad released?

Broadway Bad was released on February 24, 1933.

Who directed Broadway Bad?

Broadway Bad was directed by Sidney Lanfield.

More films by Sidney Lanfield

Who is in the cast of Broadway Bad?

Broadway Bad stars Joan Blondell as Tony Landers, Claudia Morgan as Showgirl (uncredited) and Ginger Rogers as Flip Daly, among 10 credited actors.

Does Broadway Bad have a post-credit scene?

No. Broadway Bad has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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