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Plot Summary
Things really get shaken up when an aspiring opera singer becomes involved with a bawdy saloon owner and his high-society rival during the devastating earthquake of 1906. Spectacular special effects are second only to the stellar performances of Oscar-winner Clark Gable ("Gone With the Wind", "It Happened One Night"), Oscar-winner Spencer Tracy ("Mutiny on the Bounty," "Adam's Rib") and Jeanette MacDonald ("Love Me Tonight"). Nominated for six Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Writing and Director. Spencer Tracy received his first of nine nominations. Look for The Three Stooges in one of their few feature appearances. With buildings crumbling, streets opening up, and fires erupting, this is the disaster picture that set the standard.
Customer Reviews
San Francisco 1906 Earthquake
Wonderful movie, one of Clark Gables better films next to It Happened One Night. I recommend this movie to those people who like classics. Jeanette McDonald was great in this movie and had a voice that could have gotten her into the Metropolitan Opera House. Spencer Tracy was great in this movie as Father Mike. They couldn't have a better cast for this movie.
Loved this film
It was made in 1936 and the production 's special effects seem years ahead of it's time. It is a great story, wonderful music, especially the stirring rendition of the theme song just before the quake.
Clark Gable fan #1
This is my second favorite movie. Even the opera music is great. I wonder how they shot all the earthquake scenes. Jeanette McDonalds singing in the church and at the end of the movie is priceless.
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