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Puttin' on the Ritz


 

"Puttin' on the Ritz" is a popular song written and published in 1929 by Irving Berlin. The title derives from the American English slang expression "putting on the Ritz", meaning to dress very fashionably. The expression was inspired by the swanky Ritz Hotel.

1930 movie

The first of many movies to feature the number was the 1930 film entitled Puttin' on the Ritz. The musical film was directed by Edward Sloman and starred Harry Richman, Joan Bennett, and James Gleason.

Related Topics:
Movie - 1930 - Musical film - Edward Sloman - Harry Richman - Joan Bennett - James Gleason

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