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Fred Astaire in The Band Wagon

on BBC Two England

A feature film also starring Cyd Charisse and Jack Buchanan
Tony Hunter, once a Hollywood musical star, feels that with a little help from his friends he could make a comeback on Broadway....
Vincente Minnelli's hallmarks - a witty script, memorable music and imaginative choreography - are firmly stamped on this famous musical with more than a dozen hit songs by Howard Dietz and Arthur Schwartz. The songs include 'Dancing in the dark', 'You, the night and the music', and, specially written for the film, 'That's entertainment'.
Britain's own song-and-dance man, Jack Buchanan, almost steals the show from the master himself.

Films: page 116

Contributors

Story and Screenplay:
Betty Comden
Story and Screenplay:
Adolph Green
Lyrics/Music:
Howard Dietz
Lyrics/Music:
Arthur Schwartz
Producer:
Arthur Freed
Director:
Vincente Minnelli
Tony Hunter:
Fred Astaire
Gaby:
Cyd Charisse
Jeffrey Cordova:
Jack Buchanan
Lester Marton:
Oscar Levant
Lily Marton:
Nanette Fabray
Paul Byrd:
James Mitchell
Hal Benton:
Robert Gist

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