The Depression Era musical was responsible for taking folks out of a bleak existence for the length of the movie. Using light-hearted storyline and often comedic dialogue, the moviegoer was able to escape life for awhile. Was the movie historically accurate or significant? No one cared!
DAILY DOSE OF DELIGHT #1 (From The Great Ziegfeld)
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The Depression Era musical was responsible for taking folks out of a bleak existence for the length of the movie. Using light-hearted storyline and often comedic dialogue, the moviegoer was able to escape life for awhile. Was the movie historically accurate or significant? No one cared!