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Florenz Edward Ziegfeld Jr. (/ ˈ z ɪ ɡ f ɛ l d /; March 21, 1867 – July 22, 1932) was an American Broadway impresario, notable for his series of theatrical revues, the Ziegfeld Follies (1907–1931), inspired by the Folies Bergère of Paris.
William Powell played Ziegfeld and Myrna Loy played Burke; this infuriated Burke, who was under contract to the studio and believed she could have played herself. MGM, however, considered her too old to cast in the part of her younger self.
Florenz Ziegfeld was one of the greatest Broadway impresarios of all time. His greatest productions were the annual Ziegfeld Follies, running from 1907 up to the early 30s. A few of his other successful musical stage productions like "Sally" with Marilyn Miller were made into film musicals in the early talkie-era.
- March 21, 1867
- July 22, 1932
The Great Ziegfeld (1936) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
The Ziegfeld Follies were a series of elaborate theatrical revue productions on Broadway in New York City from 1907 to 1931, with renewals in 1934, 1936, 1943, and 1957. They became a radio program in 1932 and 1936 as The Ziegfeld Follies of the Air .
Florenz Ziegfeld, Jr. was an American theatrical producer who brought the revue to spectacular heights under the slogan “Glorifying the American Girl.” During the World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893, Ziegfeld managed Sandow, the strong man. In 1896 he turned to theatrical management.
The Great Ziegfeld: Directed by Robert Z. Leonard. With William Powell, Myrna Loy, Luise Rainer, Frank Morgan. The ups and downs of Florenz Ziegfeld Jr., famed producer of extravagant stage revues, are portrayed.
