At the 1893 Chicago World's Fair, sideshow barker Florenz Ziegfeld turns the tables on his more-successful neighbor Billings, and also steals his girlfriend. This pattern repeats throughout their lives, as Ziegfeld makes and loses many fortunes putting on ever-bigger, more spectacular shows

"The Sensation of the Century!"

Credits

Robert Z. LeonardDirector

William PowellFlorenz 'Flo' Ziegfeld Jr.

Myrna LoyBillie Burke

Luise RainerAnna Held

Frank MorganBillings