Early twentieth century New York. Fanny Brice knows that she is a talented comedienne and singer. Sh...
Early twentieth century New York. Fanny Brice knows that she is a talented comedienne and singer. She also knows that she is not the beauty typical of the stage performer of the day, she with skinny legs and a crooked nose among other physical issues. So she knows she has to use whatever other mean to get her break in show business, that break so that she can at least display her talents. With the help of Eddie Ryan who would become her friend, Fanny is able to get a part in a novelty act in a vaudeville show, the renown from which eventually comes to the attention of famed impresario Florenz Ziegfeld Jr.. Fanny does become one of the Ziegfeld Follies most popular acts, despite she almost getting fired after her firt performance by defying Flo's artistic vision for her closing number. Beyond stage success, Fanny also wants a happy peronal life, most specifically with the suave Nicky Arntein, a gambler in every respect of the word. Fanny loves him and loves that he loves her ...
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