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Steve D 03/04/2024 A few amusing bits does not make a film. See more 10/19/2014 All-star cast (including Al Jolson, Dolores Del Rio, Kay Francis & Dick Powell) and two Busby Berkeley production numbers (the beautiful "Don't Say Goodnight" and the offensive "Goin' to Heaven on a Mule") incorporated into a slick but empty "Grand Hotel"-like plot. See more 06/13/2014 Must be seen to be believed. One of the strangest films I've ever witnessed. But tread carefully: there's some TRULY offensive material here (mostly having to do with the portrayal of blacks). Still, it's an interesting window into what was once considered acceptable entertainment. The plot is a tertiary concern; the film's raison d'etre is its musical numbers, as well as some surprisingly bawdy comedy. Released just before the Hays Code would begin to become more strictly enforced, you get the sense while watching that the filmmakers were trying to break every taboo they could while there was still time. Have a look, but YOU'VE BEEN WARNED! See more 04/22/2014 a 'grand hotel' clone moved from hotel to a nightclub See more 07/28/2013 Dolores Del Rio ,Kay Francis ,Ricardo Cortez .Dick Powell , and more this film is a high camp classic,The film's most outrageous moment, however, is an uninhibited chunk of homosexual humor on the dance floor ("Boys will be boys!", crows Jolson) years ahead of its time, also has a variety of singers,dancers,comedy,and a cast that all have a story, lavish, classical stough See more 12/05/2010 It's politically incorrect in every possible way an old movie can be. IT's also an incredible entertainment with some top notch Busby Berkley set pieces. See more Read all reviews

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