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15 May 1956 (USA) more
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This is a movie where three entirely different stories are told though dancing. Words are not used and the style of dancing is different for each part... more | add synopsis
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1 win & 1 nomination more
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failed dream more (4 total)
Cast
(Complete credited cast) | Gene Kelly | ... | Host / Pierrot / The Marine / Sinbad |
 | Igor Youskevitch | ... | The Lover / The Artist |
| Claire Sombert | ... | The Loved |
| Tamara Toumanova | ... | The Streetwalker |
| Diana Adams | ... | Hat Check Girl |
| Tommy Rall | ... | Flashy Boyfriend |
| Belita | ... | The Femme Fatale |
| David Paltenghi | ... | The Husband |
| Daphne Dale | ... | The Wife |
| Claude Bessy | ... | The Model |
| Irving Davies | ... | The Crooner |
| Carol Haney | ... | Scheherazade |
| David Kasday | ... | The Genie / Little Sailor |
| André Previn | ... | Composer at Piano |
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93 min
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Color (Technicolor)
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1.37 : 1 more
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Mono (Western Electric Sound System)
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Filmed between late August 1952 and early February 1953 at MGM's British studio in Boreham Wood, Elstree, with shooting continuing at Metro's Culver City, California studio between the third and thirteenth of October 1953, the movie's box-office appeal was doubted by MGM executives, who held back the film until a national release on May 15, 1956, followed on May 22 by a Manhattan opening at the Plaza Theatre. Indeed, this innovative, all-dancing project failed to make money. more
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Referenced in "Due South: An Invitation to Romance (#1.18)" (1995) more
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Circus more
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this was Kelly's pet project- a film with dance, and only dance. No dialogue, only mime, movement and music. However to his disappointment, MGM shelved its release and when it was the film was released badly- it was too arty farty to be popular with the audiences at that time. Well, I love this film. It's adventurous and interesting, and it's worth a watch to appreciate all the work Kelly's put into this work, which showcases some of the greatest dancers across many styles. So go watch this under-rated film and you will be in awe of all the talent shown before your eyes!