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The Sunday Musical: Silk Stockings

BBC One
on BBC One London

Starring Fred Astaire, Cyd Charisse
with Janis Paige, Peter Lorre

Cyd Charisse takes over the Garbo role in this lively musical version of Ninotchka, the story of a beautiful Russian girl sent to Paris on a diplomatic mission who falls into a romantic web spun by an attractive American.
A tuneful score by Cole Porter includes 'Paris loves lovers' and 'All of you' as well as backing some spectacular dance numbers.

Contributors

Screenplay:
Leonard Gershe
Screenplay:
Leonard Spigelgass
Music:
Cole Porter
Producer:
Arthur Freed
Director:
Rouben Mamoulian
Steve Canfield:
Fred Astaire
Ninotchka:
Cyd Charisse
Peggy Dainton:
Janis Paige
Brankov:
Peter Lorre
Bibinski:
Jules Munshin
Commissar:
George Tobias
Source: Radio Times

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