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Gypsy

on BBC Two England

Musical starring Rosalind Russell, Natalie Wood, Karl Maiden
Based on the memoirs of striptease queen Gypsy Rose Lee, this film follows her early years in vaudeville, dragged from one musical theatre to another by her domineering and ambitious mother.
With music by Jule Styne and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim.
(1962) Subtitled.
Film reviews pages 69-76

Contributors

Director:
Mervyn Leroy
Rose:
Rosalind Russell
Louise Gypsy:
Natalie Wood
Herbie Sommers:
Karl Malden
Tulsa:
Paul Wallace
Tessie Tura:
Betty Bruce
Mr Kringelein:
Parley Baer
Grandpa:
Harry Shannon
Dainty June:
Ann Jilliann
Music by:
Jule Styne
Lyrics by:
Stephen Sondheim

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