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The Hollywood Musical: Dangerous When Wet

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

continues the season of movie greats from the 1950s. starring
Esther Williams , Fernando Lamas Sponsored by ' 'Liquepep', the Higgins family leave Arkansas and head for England and a group attempt at swimming the English Channel. But complications arise and only their eldest daughter is left in the race. It's up to Katy to save the family honour ... !
This high-spirited musical features a superb under-water ballet sequence where the inimitable ' Tom and Jerry' meet Esther Williams.
Screenplay by DOROTHY KINGSLEY Produced by GEORGE WELLS
Directed by CHARLES WALTERS. Films: p 18

Contributors

Unknown:
Esther Williams
Unknown:
Esther Williams.
Unknown:
Dorothy Kingsley
Produced By:
George Wells
Directed By:
Charles Walters.
Katy:
Esther Williams
André:
Fernando Lamas
Windy:
Jack Carson
Ma HigginS:
Charlotte Greenwood
Pa Higgins:
William Demarest
Gigi Mignon:
Denise Darcel
' Junior Higgins':
Donna Corcoran
Suzie Higgins:
Barbara Whiting
Source: Radio Times

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