"By a Waterfall," from Footlight Parade, 1933. The film stars James Cagney, who plays a character easily seen to be Busby Berkeley himself. This second of three hugely staged music/dance numbers is the apotheosis of the film and surely one of the most sensational Busby Berkeley numbers ever. Please see the representation of the newly emerging zipper shown at 4:00.
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Frothy vintage gowns with lofty aspirations!
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One of the all-time greatest vintage kisses
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Please check out my November theme it's a party.
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Vote
This post is a rerun from 2006, but this time it is even more important.
If you need to find where to vote, go to Google and type "voter information." You will get an exact location and map.
Please vote. In this world, it is such a privilege.
If you need to find where to vote, go to Google and type "voter information." You will get an exact location and map.
Please vote. In this world, it is such a privilege.
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