The film is a classic backstage Broadway story in which an experienced director overcomes serious health problems to stage a new show sponsored by a wealthy admirer of the leading lady. When the star is suddenly injured on the eve of the premiere, an inexperienced chorus girl finds herself in the spotlight, turning rehearsals, rivalries, and pressure into a frantic race to opening night.

Filming Locations:

West 42nd Street (between 7th and 8th Avenues)

In the Movie

Scene where the plot is inextricably linked to this Manhattan theater corridor as a reference to real-life Broadway; although the filming took place in a California studio, the show business atmosphere and Broadway context of the plot are tied specifically to this stretch of the street.

In Reality

The scene was filmed in Midtown Manhattan, near Times Square. This area is historically dense with theaters, billboards, heavy pedestrian and constant traffic. This particular block is often referred to as shorthand for the Broadway district and the commercial activity surrounding major theatrical productions.