Band Wagon (1953). Photofest.
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(Vincente Minnelli, US 1953, 112 min., 35mm)
Director Vincente Minnelli reteams with Fred Astaire and gives Cyd Charisse one of her first starring roles as differently minded entertainers who need to come together to save their Broadway musical. The songs by Arthur Schwartz and Howard Dietz include the indelible “That’s Entertainment,” as well as the ridiculously fun “Triplets” number. Astaire was at his height in choreography working with Charisse on the memorable “Dancing in the Dark” and “The Girl Hunt Ballet.” Guest presenter Michael Lasser describes it as “one of the towering movie musicals.”
Introduction by Michael Lasser.