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Poster for Gold Diggers of 1933

Gold Diggers of 1933

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1933 | 97 min | Comedy, Drama

Saturday Specialearly rating

Why it’s a Saturday Special

Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it made about 7 times its budget. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Florence Foster Jenkins, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Funny with heart.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 37 min.
What might put you off
  • Made in 1933: an older pace and style.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

When all Broadway shows are shut down during the Depression, a trio of desperate showgirls scheme to bilk a repugnant high society man of his money to keep their show going.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    100% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.2 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    Nominated for 1 Oscar.

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $3 million worldwide on a $433K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 62K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Mervyn LeRoy

  • Warren WilliamLawrence
  • Joan BlondellCarol
  • Aline MacMahonTrixie
  • Ruby KeelerPolly
  • Dick PowellBrad
  • Guy KibbeePeabody
  • Ned SparksBarney
  • Ginger RogersFay
  • Etta Moten'Remember My Forgotten Man' Singer (uncredited)
  • Charles Cahill WilsonDeputy (uncredited)