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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ray enright
A thrilling ride from start to finish. Couldn't take my eyes off the screen.
roy william neill
Sharp editing that kept everything flowing smoothly.
don hartman
An absolute masterpiece. Brilliant performances and direction.
joy n houck jr
Poor editing made the scenes feel disconnected.
wallace worsley
Inconsistent tone that made it hard to follow.
mel welles
Great chemistry between the leads.
bethel buckalew
Solid direction and a clear creative vision.
emilio fernandez
An unsatisfying conclusion that left many questions unanswered.
william j hole jr
An unsatisfying conclusion that left many questions unanswered.
koji shima
The pacing was off, making it hard to stay engaged.
earl bellamy
One of the better films I've watched in a while.
newt arnold
Sharp editing that kept everything flowing smoothly.
hal roach
Excellent performances all around.
john llewellyn moxey
One of the better films I've watched in a while.
bert i gordon
Inconsistent tone that made it hard to follow.
tom graeff
One of the better films I've watched in a while.
bernard girard
A heartwarming story that stays with you long after the credits roll.
carl k hittleman
Sharp editing that kept everything flowing smoothly.
alberto de martino
Missed opportunities for deeper themes.
roman karmen
A refreshing take on familiar themes.