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Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? (1975)

"The lean, mean 30's, when America laughed… to keep from crying!"

6.119751h 47mEN
DocumentaryHistory

Directed by Philippe Mora

Rating

6.1/10

Runtime

1h 47m

Language

EN

Release

August 6, 1975

Director

Philippe Mora

Overview

Period music, film clips and newsreel footage combined into a visual exploration of the American entertainment industry during the Great Depression.

Cast

Laverne Andrews

Laverne Andrews

Self (archive footage)

Maxene Andrews

Maxene Andrews

Self (archive footage)

Patty Andrews

Patty Andrews

Self (archive footage)

Fred Astaire

Fred Astaire

Self (archive footage)

Warner Baxter

Warner Baxter

Self (archive footage)

Wallace Beery

Wallace Beery

Self (archive footage)

Brooks Benedict

Brooks Benedict

Self (archive footage)

Constance Bennett

Constance Bennett

Self (archive footage)

Jack Benny

Jack Benny

Self (archive footage)

Busby Berkeley

Busby Berkeley

Self (archive footage)

Irving Berlin

Irving Berlin

Self (archive footage)

Willie Best

Willie Best

Self (archive footage)

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? (1975), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Period music, film clips and newsreel footage combined into a visual exploration of the American entertainment industry during the Great Depression.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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