The Band Wagon
Summary:
One of the most subtle and sophisticated of the musical comedies that came out of MGM's Arthur Freed Unit in the '40s and '50s, The Band Wagon stars Fred Astaire as Tony Hunter, a movie star whose career is in a downturn. Looking for a boost, Tony decides to try starring in a Broadway musical. His friends Lester and Lily Marton (Oscar Levant and Nanette Fabray) have wri... Full Summary >>
Cast:
Fred Astaire - (Tony Hunter)
Cyd Charisse - (Gaby Gerard)
Oscar Levant - (Lester Marton)
Nanette Fabray - (Lily Marton)
Jack Buchanan - (Jeffrey Cordova)
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Review:
Made towards the end of MGM producer Arthur Freed's peak period of musical productions, at a time when movies, theater, and other forms of entertainment were all feeling the heat from the rise of television, preeminent musical director Vincente Minnelli's backstage story celebrates the musical itself and its brand of pop entertainment. Pit... Continue >>
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