

Funny Lady
Famous singer Fanny Brice has divorced her first husband Nicky Arnstein. During the Great Depression she has trouble finding work as an artist, but meets Billy Rose, a newcomer who writes lyrics and owns a nightclub.
Critics Sentiment
Opening night of Crazy Quilt becomes comedy of errors
Fanny and Billy kiss and part at the film's end
The film plummets from its comedic high point during the Crazy Quilt disaster sequence to prolonged periods of relationship dysfunction and an unsatisfying ending.
Funny Lady follows a disappointing downward trajectory, starting promisingly but losing steam as the central relationship becomes increasingly unpleasant and dysfunctional. While the Crazy Quilt sequence provides genuine comedic brilliance, the film suffers from weak character development, lackluster musical numbers, and an ending that leaves audiences feeling depressed rather than entertained. Critics consistently noted that while individual elements showed promise, the sequel never captured the charm or emotional resonance of its predecessor.
Full cast
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Barbra Streisand
Fanny Brice

James Caan
Billy Rose

Omar Sharif
Nick Arnstein

Roddy McDowall
Bobby Moore

Ben Vereen
Bert Robbins

Carole Wells
Norma Butler

Larry Gates
Bernard Baruch

Eugene Troobnick
Ned
Heidi O'Rourke
Eleanor Holm

Royce Wallace
Adele

Lilyan Chauvin
Mademoiselle
Samantha C. Kirkeby
Fran
Matt Emery
Buck Bolton

Joshua Shelley
Painter

Cliff Norton
Stage Manager

Corey Fischer
Conductor
Garrett Lewis
Production Singer

Byron Webster
Crazy Quilt Director

Ken Sansom
Frederick Martin (Daddy)

Colleen Camp
Billy's Girl
Crew
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