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Great Ziegfeld, The (1936) Movie Reviews

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Reno Gazette-Journal (Forrest Hartman)

Like most biopics, the movie isn't entirely factual, but it does hit key points in a wonderfully entertaining manner....read the complete Great Ziegfeld, The (1936) review at Reno Gazette-Journal (Forrest Hartman)

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Goatdog's Movies (Michael W. Phillips, Jr.)

The cast was uneven. William Powell was very good as Ziegfeld; it's clear from his performance why Ziggy was able to con so many people into doing what he wanted. Luise Rainer, as Anna Held, was probably the best actress in the film, and she was...read the complete Great Ziegfeld, The (1936) review at Goatdog's Movies (Michael W. Phillips, Jr.)

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New York Times (Frank S. Nugent)

If the picture overcrowds its screen, at least we must admit it is an impressive kaleidoscope; and probably nothing short of that could reflect the gaudy career of America's foremost showman....read the complete Great Ziegfeld, The (1936) review at New York Times (Frank S. Nugent)