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Hooray for Hollywood

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A celebration in 28 parts 12: Gotta Dance
' never had a desire to dance in an elegant way. my dancing was always athletic because I wanted it to be that way. So when I came on the scene, and I was new, everyone said here's another Astaire, and I wasn't another Astaire.'
(GENE KELLY)
Douglas Fairbanks Jr begins the story of the Broadway ' hoofer ' who became a major influence on the evolution of the film musical. Also taking part BETTY COMDEN , BETTY GARRETT , ANN MILLER , GEORGE SIDNEY , JULE STYNE. Written by BENNY GREEN
Producers JOHN BILLINGILAM and MEL HOUSE

Contributors

Unknown:
Douglas Fairbanks Jr
Unknown:
Betty Comden
Unknown:
Betty Garrett
Unknown:
Ann Miller
Unknown:
George Sidney
Unknown:
Jule Styne.
Written By:
Benny Green
Producers:
John Billingilam
Source: Radio Times

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