The extravagant, exotic images of neon violins and dancinggirls waving huge bananas were the creative hallmark of Busby
Berkeley, a unique figure in the history of American film.
At Warner Bros in the thirties, he was the architect of the elaborate dance numbers in such films as 42nd Street and Gold Diggers of 1933. Unprecedented access to film clips and backstage footage creates a portrait of the complex man who lay behind the inspirational choreographer. Producer Margaret Smilow ; Director
David Thompson A Busby Berkeleyfilm season begins with FootlightParade -Christmas Eve 8.55am