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The Women. by Cukor, George,film director.; Crawford, Joan,actor.; Fontaine, Joan,actor.; Boland, Mary,actor.; Shearer, Norma,actor.; Russell, Rosalind,actor.; Grey, Virginia,actor.; Warner Bros. (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Joan Crawford, Joan Fontaine, Mary Boland, Norma Shearer, Rosalind Russell, Virginia GreyOriginally produced by Warner Bros. in 1939.In the eternal battle between the sexes, one side holds an overwhelming advantage: Armed with razor-sharp wit and wielding gossip as a weapon, victory can only go to THE WOMEN.Norma Shearer, Joan Crawford and Rosalind Russell enter the skirmish as Mary Haines, Crystal Allen and Sylvia Fowler--whose battlegrounds are the beauty parlor and fashion-show runway. The engagement begins when Mary's husband takes up with shop girl Crystal, and scandalmonger Sylvia gives Mary advice that quickly results in divorce--but that is only the opening salvo in this cracklingly sharp, classic comedy.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Motion pictures.; Motion Pictures.;
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The Hollywood Revue of 1929. by Reisner, Charles,film director.; Keaton, Buster,actor.; Nagel, Conrad,actor.; Benny, Jack,actor.; Crawford, Joan,actor.; Gilbert, John,actor.; Shearer, Norma,actor.; NYX Channel (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Buster Keaton, Conrad Nagel, Jack Benny, Joan Crawford, John Gilbert, Norma ShearerOriginally produced by NYX Channel in 1929.THE HOLLYWOOD REVUE OF 1929 is a landmark MGM production that assembles many of the studio’s biggest stars in a series of musical numbers, dance routines, and comedy sketches. Hosted by Conrad Nagel and Jack Benny, the revue features appearances by Joan Crawford, Norma Shearer, Buster Keaton, Laurel & Hardy, and many more. With no traditional plot, the film serves as a filmed variety show that celebrates the new era of sound in cinema. It’s especially noted for featuring one of the earliest performances of “Singin’ in the Rain.” A captivating snapshot of late-1920s Hollywood, rich in charm and technical innovation.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Motion pictures.; Comedy films.; Musicals.; Motion pictures--History.; Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.).; Performing arts.;
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