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Blu-Ray Boutique Episode 25: Musicals for the Holidays

by Tim Rosenberger December 30, 2021, 10:36 pm

Hosts Tim Rosenberger and Rosalie Lewis dance their way through two 1933 pre-code musicals: Gold Diggers of 1933 and Flying Down to Rio. The former features musical sequences directed by the great Busby Berkeley, both feature Ginger Rogers in supporting parts, and the latter marks the first pairing up of Fred Astair and Ginger Rogers. Take a listen to see why these movies may send your feet tapping, especially during the holidays. Both films are available through Warner Archive.

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Written by Tim Rosenberger

Tim Rosenberger is a Midwest journalist with a passion for film, a Star Trek phaser in the bathroom, and a last name that’s always spelled wrong. He’s a lover of all film genres and time periods but does lean towards pre-1960s movies, with a particular love for the ‘30s and ‘40s. A film blogger, video reviewer and podcaster in his spare time, he lives with his wife, a cat who hates him, and his adorable and way cuter than your child daughter.

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