description The Great Ziegfeld Overview
The Great Ziegfeld is a 1936 film directed by Robert Z. Leonard, focusing on the life of theatrical producer Florenz “Flo” Ziegfeld Jr., portrayed by William Powell. The drama features Luise Rainer as Anna Held and Myrna Loy as Billie Burke within Ziegfeld’s elaborate stage productions. It was produced by Hunt Stromberg.
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info The Great Ziegfeld Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1936 |
help The Great Ziegfeld FAQ
Who plays Florenz Ziegfeld in The Great Ziegfeld?
William Powell plays theatrical producer Florenz Ziegfeld Jr. The 1936 film presents a highly stylized version of his career and his elaborate stage productions.
Who plays Anna Held and Billie Burke?
Luise Rainer plays Anna Held and Myrna Loy plays Billie Burke. Rainer won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance as Anna Held.
Who directed The Great Ziegfeld?
Robert Z. Leonard directed The Great Ziegfeld. The film was produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer during the studio's major musical and prestige-film era.
Does The Great Ziegfeld focus on real historical people?
Yes. Florenz Ziegfeld, Anna Held, and Billie Burke were real figures from American theater history. The movie dramatizes their lives and uses large-scale stage sequences to recreate Ziegfeld's show-business world.
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