1. Do you agree that the clip exhibits a brighter perspective of life than might be realistic? Why or why not?
I agree that life is presented as very cheerful and simple in this movie. Conflict is lighthearted. It is truly an escape from reality.
2. What themes or approaches might you anticipate from this clip in other Depression era musicals?
Wealth, larger than life sets, beautiful women, lighthearted conflict, not a care in the world.
3. Since this is a musical that was made after the motion picture code was enforced, how might you imagine it might have been filmed or scripted differently if it had been pre-code? Give specific examples.
Anna would have been more scantily dressed, maybe would have changed more in the dressing room. The two rivals, Billings and Ziegfeld would have been more harsh than playful.
DAILY DOSE OF DELIGHT #1 (From The Great Ziegfeld)
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1. Do you agree that the clip exhibits a brighter perspective of life than might be realistic? Why or why not?
I agree that life is presented as very cheerful and simple in this movie. Conflict is lighthearted. It is truly an escape from reality.
2. What themes or approaches might you anticipate from this clip in other Depression era musicals?
Wealth, larger than life sets, beautiful women, lighthearted conflict, not a care in the world.
3. Since this is a musical that was made after the motion picture code was enforced, how might you imagine it might have been filmed or scripted differently if it had been pre-code? Give specific examples.
Anna would have been more scantily dressed, maybe would have changed more in the dressing room. The two rivals, Billings and Ziegfeld would have been more harsh than playful.