42nd Street and Gold-diggers of 1933

Gold Diggers of 1933  Millionaire songwriters Dick Powell rescues some unemployed chorus girls (Keeler and Blondell included) and helps put on a Broadway show. Uses the same WB sets and supporting characters in 42nd Street. But Gold diggers has more and better songs and the Berkeley choreography shines. Best Song? We're in the Money.  OTOH, the script isn't as good, and the slangy 30s New York Wisecracks got annoying. Ruby Keeler gets more screen time and amazes with her Clunky dancing and naive charm. Rating ***

42nd Street (1933). Risque -if cliche - comedy about putting on a Broadway show. A few good songs at the end. Ruby Keeler goes from chorus line to stardom, when Bebe Daniels breaks an ankle. Ginger Rogers is the comedy relief and Dick Powell has a minor role. The main attraction is a script that crackles with wit and one liners. Further, Keeler is adorable, and Baxter shines as the hard-charging producer. Its Pre-code - but I was still surprised at the explicit T&A shots and constant reminders that the Chorus Girls use sex for their advantage. Quite enjoyable Rating *** 1/2