1933 42nd Street A producer puts on what may be his last Broadway show, and at the last moment a chorus girl has to replace the star. Credits Director Lloyd Bacon Producer Darryl F. Zanuck Writers Rian James , James Seymour Cinematographer Sol Polito Composers Al Dubin , Harry Warren Cast Warner Baxter , Bebe Daniels , George Brent , Ruby Keeler , Guy Kibbee , Una Merkel , Ginger Rogers , Ned Sparks , Dick Powell , Allen Jenkins Studio Warner Bros. Pictures Genres Romance Drama Comedy Posters 5 US theatrical US international US character US teaser US imax