About this episode

This episode explores the themes of fame and glory in the films Showgirls and Gold Diggers of 1933.

The dream of achieving fame and glory on the stage is a tale older than cinema. Take the story one way, and you get 1995's Showgirls! Tweak it just a bit, and you wind up with Gold Diggers of 1933!. Email: info@channel-37.com Twitter: @WHXN37

Topics covered

• fame
• glory
• cinema
• film analysis
• stage performance

Keywords

• Showgirls
• Gold Diggers of 1933
• fame
• glory
• cinema
• film
• stage

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Showgirls, Gold Diggers of 1933

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