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Gene Nelson, a singer and dancer from Hollywood’s golden age, reminds us that talent isn’t always enough. You need an intangible extra to be a star. Star power is real, although some stars, like butterflies, have to grow up a bit before you see it. If you go back and
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To make classic Hollywood musicals today, you’d need serious trigger warnings to cover everything from gun violence, to misogyny, to rape and kidnapping. I’ve always adore classic Hollywood musicals. However, when talking to a friend about some of Fred Astaire’s best dances, it occurred to me that most Hollywood musicals,
Continue readingIt’s not actually “just because.” I’ve had this gosh darn cold long enough that I’m feeling a little blue. I needed some cheering up, so I thought I’d pass it along: And if you’re interested in the song that Singing In The Rain borrowed, here’s “Be A Clown” from The
Continue readingI love Richard Rogers’ music. Slaughter on 10th Avenue comes from the musical On Your Toes, which opened in 1936, starring Ray Bolger and Tamara Geva. Slaughter is a show within the show, telling the tale of a dance hall girl, a hoofer, and a fatal love triangle. Gene Kelly
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