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Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There
One filmmaker's search for a Broadway that was lost, and the 100 legends that he found.
One filmmaker's search for a Broadway that was lost, and the 100 lege...
Documentary, History, Music - 2003
Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There
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Broadway: The Golden Age is the most important, ambitious and comprehensive film ever made about America's most celebrated indigenous art form. Award-winning filmmaker Rick McKay filmed over 100 of the greatest stars ever to work on Broadway or in Hollywood. He soon learned that great films can be restored, fine literature can be kept in print - but historic Broadway performances of the past are the most endangered. They leave only memories that, while more vivid, are more difficult to preserve. In their own words — and not a moment too soon — Broadway: The Golden Age tells the stories of our theatrical legends, how they came to New York, and how they created this legendary century in American theatre. This is the largest cast of legends ever in one film.
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111 min
Release date:
1 Jan 2003
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US
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Top Critics Reviews

fresh:
[The subjects] eagerly unwind before McKay's one-man camera, reminiscing about everything from their finest hours to the days when ticket prices still ran in single digits.
– Peter Howell,
Toronto Star,
24 Sep 2004
fresh:
McKay's straightforward cinematic valentine, which also includes rare archival stage footage, is a treat for those bedazzled by the idea of Broadway in its prime.
– Misha Berson,
Seattle Times,
24 Sep 2004
rotten:
Rather than listen to these old-timers reminisce about the good old days ... my advice is to get out and support your local thespians instead.
– John Monaghan,
Detroit Free Press,
1 Oct 2004
fresh:
Old-timers, showbiz buffs and big-stage wanna-bes will not be disappointed.
– Tom Long,
Detroit News,
1 Oct 2004
fresh:
For theater lovers -- on both sides of the footlights.
– Jeff Strickler,
Minneapolis Star Tribune,
28 Oct 2004
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