Glorifying the American Girl (1929)
Description: With a galaxy of Broadway's famous stars- See how Broadway's darlings are glorified!
A young woman, who wants to be in the Follies, is making ends meet by working at a department store's sheet music department, where she sings the latest hits. She is accompanied on piano by her childhood boyfriend, who is in love with her, despite her single-minded interest in her career. When a vaudeville performer asks her to join him as his new partner, she sees it as an opportunity to make her dream come true. Upon arriving in New York City, our heroine finds out that her new partner is only interested in sleeping with her and makes this a condition of making her a star. Soon, however, she is discovered by a representative of Ziegfeld.
Director: Millard Webb
Producer: millard webb
Content Rating:
User Reviews: Mixed (base on 306 reviews)
Published Date: 2026-04-01 16:37:38
Genre:
Music
Comedy
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larry g spangler
Amazing movie! A must-watch for everyone.
kan ping yu
Surprisingly impactful and heartfelt.
charles vidor
Sharp editing that kept everything flowing smoothly.
bj davis
Amazing movie! A must-watch for everyone.
demofilo fidani
A strong, engaging story from start to finish.
ted post
Disappointing and lackluster. Expected much more.
jack arnold
The ending felt rushed and unsatisfying.
james whale
An absolute masterpiece. Brilliant performances and direction.
james v kern
The pacing was off, making it hard to stay engaged.
paul frees
Poorly executed with weak performances.
wu ma
Beautiful cinematography that really elevates the experience.
kenneth hartford
Disappointing and lackluster. Expected much more.
william l nolte
Dialogue felt forced and unnatural.
robert emmett tansey
Excellent performances all around.
monte brice
The soundtrack was forgettable and didn't add to the mood.
clifford sanforth
Visually stunning and emotionally gripping. Highly recommended!
harold young
A promising premise, but the execution fell short.
reginald barker
Emotional moments didn't land the way they were meant to.
newt arnold
Sharp editing that kept everything flowing smoothly.
joseph mazzuca
Surprisingly impactful and heartfelt.