Capital Celluloid 2019 - Day 362: Fri Dec 27

Broadway Rhythm (Del Ruth, 1944): BFI Southbank, NFT2, 2.30pm


This 35mm presentation is part of the BFI musicals season (details here). The screening on a 35mm Technicolor dye transfer print from the BFI National Archive.

BFI introduction:
This backstage musical puts emphasis on the numbers rather than narrative logic, but it’s packed with extraordinary delights. Enjoy Lena Horne’s sensational renditions of ‘Somebody Loves Me’ and ‘Brazilian Boogie’, as well as pianist Hazel Scott’s dazzling performance. The contortionist number featuring the Ross Sisters will leave you slack-jawed and breathless. And, oh, the Technicolor!
Robin Baker

Here (and above) is an extract.

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