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The Hollywood Musical: Gypsy

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

A selection of musical milestones from the golden days of the silver screen.
Tonight: the 1962 production of Gypsy
Starring Rosalind Russell, Natalie Wood, Karl Malden

The warm, funny, dazzling, and tuneful story of a mother's ambition for her daughters, one of whom becomes 'the greatest show in show business' - Gypsy Rose Lee.
(Colour)

Contributors

Screenplay:
Leonard Spigelgass
From the play by:
Arthur Laurents
Based on the memoirs of:
Gypsy Rose Lee
Music:
Jule Styne
Lyrics:
Stephen Sondheim
Choreography:
Robert Tucker
Director:
Mervyn Le Roy
Rose:
Rosalind Russell
Louise:
Natalie Wood
Herbie Sommers:
Karl Malden
Tulsa:
Paul Wallace
Tessie Tura:
Betty Bruce
Mr. Kringelein:
Parley Baer
Grandpa:
Harry Shannon
'Baby' June:
Suzanne Cupito
'Dainty' June:
Ann Jilliann
Baby ' Louise:
Diane Pace
Source: Radio Times

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