As a depression era piece, this brief scene certainly puts money forward as a driving force. From the generous tip that Ziegfeld gives the doorman to the extravagant orchid bouquet to the concern the Ziegfeld expresses over signing a contract. Money really seems to drip off everything. It is interesting that Hollywood would try to appeal to an audience suffering from the lack of money with such a display of extravagance. Outside people are standing in bread lines but here in this movie world we've got money to burn. Don't you wish you had some?
DAILY DOSE OF DELIGHT #1 (From The Great Ziegfeld)
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As a depression era piece, this brief scene certainly puts money forward as a driving force. From the generous tip that Ziegfeld gives the doorman to the extravagant orchid bouquet to the concern the Ziegfeld expresses over signing a contract. Money really seems to drip off everything. It is interesting that Hollywood would try to appeal to an audience suffering from the lack of money with such a display of extravagance. Outside people are standing in bread lines but here in this movie world we've got money to burn. Don't you wish you had some?