Broadway (1929) EVELYN BRENT🍕CRIME-MUSICAL

Descripción:

Step into the glitz and danger of the roaring twenties with this dazzling 1929 crime‑musical produced by Universal Pictures. Directed by Paul Fejos, this pre‑code gem blends backstage intrigue with underworld drama, set against the lively backdrop of a New York nightclub. Glenn Tryon stars as a song‑and‑dance man caught in a web of love and danger. Evelyn Brent shines as a tough yet vulnerable performer drawn into a high‑stakes murder mystery. Paul Porcasi portrays the club owner whose shady connections fuel the suspense. Supporting roles by Robert Ellis and Merna Kennedy add depth to this fast‑paced, visually inventive production. A standout feature is the specially engineered camera boom, custom‑built to execute long, fluid tracking shots through crowded nightclub scenes. Paired with extravagant Art Deco sets designed to evoke the opulence and grit of Jazz Age nightlife, the film delivers a visual spectacle rarely matched in its era.