Les chercheurs d'or de 1933

This striking image captures the iconic “Pettin’ in the Park” style spectacle from Gold Diggers of 1933, one of Hollywood’s most dazzling pre-Code musicals. The scene features an elaborate display of chorus girls dressed in flowing white gowns, each positioned behind grand pianos arranged in a geometric formation. The perfectly synchronized composition and theatrical lighting highlight the extravagance and precision that defined early 1930s musical choreography.

Gold Diggers of 1933, directed by Mervyn LeRoy and choreographed by the legendary Busby Berkeley, became famous for its inventive camera work and lavish musical numbers. The film starred Joan Blondell, Ruby Keeler, Dick Powell, and Ginger Rogers, and combined social commentary with visual opulence. Berkeley’s signature kaleidoscopic formations, as seen in this image, remain among the most influential moments in film history, celebrating the artistry and innovation of Hollywood’s golden musical era.