![]() In this one, the Schnickelfritz Band (think Spike Jones) steals the show. A charming Rudy Vallee takes over the Powell role in "Gold Diggers in Paris," with the beautiful Rosemary Lane (who stars in "Hollywood" and "Varsity" as well) as the love interest. Berkeley's finale in "Varsity Show" pays homage to college fight songs, including Stanford's (before "All Right Now"). Keep an eye out for an uncredited appearance by Ronald Reagan. In "Hollywood Hotel," the standouts are the classic "Hooray for Hollywood" number and the Benny Goodman Orchestra's "Swing, Swing, Swing" with stalwarts Lionel Hampton, Gene Krupa and Harry James performing. ![]() ![]() Anything Blondell does is a showstopper, no matter what the quality of the music. His co-star in "Gold Diggers of 1937" is Joan Blondell, then his real-life wife, who plays a wide-eyed innocent. Dick Powell stars in three of the films, and he shows a lot of depth. In most cases, the music can't compete with Berkeley's greatest work ("42nd Street," Footlight Parade," "Gold Diggers of 1933"), and Berkeley's role in some of these movies was just as choreographer, but the small moments of joy can't be denied. Facebook Twitter Email DVD cover: Busby Berkeley Collection Volume 2 Warner Home VideoĪlthough there's probably too much talk and not enough music overall, each film in the Busby Berkeley Collection has something worth watching.
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