Cyd Charisse

Cyd Charisse

Nascimento : 1921-03-08, Amarillo, Texas, USA

Morte : 2008-06-17

História

Cyd Charisse (born Tula Ellice Finklea; March 8, 1922 – June 17, 2008) was an American dancer and actress. After recovering from polio as a child and studying ballet, Charisse entered films in the 1940s. Her roles usually featured her abilities as a dancer, and she was paired with Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly; her films include Singin' in the Rain (1952), The Band Wagon (1953), Brigadoon (1954), and Silk Stockings (1957). She stopped dancing in films in the late 1950s, but continued acting in film and television, and in 1992 made her Broadway debut. Description above from the Wikipedia article Cyd Charisse, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Perfil

Cyd Charisse
Cyd Charisse

Filmes

Empire State Building Murders
Vicky Adams
A tribute and doc-crime-drama celebrating American film noir and the icons of the Hollywood golden age. It recaptures the time and place of New York in the 30's and 40s as well as plays with the codes and references of the genre.
Get Aboard! 'The Band Wagon'
Self
Documentary on the 1953 musical "The Band Wagon."
Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a Dancer
Self
American Masters Series. Documentary on Gene Kelly that gives insight into his dancing, how he formed a style (first "blue collar dancer") and developed different cinematique techniques, such as brilliantly shot dancing sequences.
What a Glorious Feeling: The Making of 'Singin' in the Rain'
Self
Movie and stage icon Debbie Reynolds hosts the making of "Singin' in the Rain". The short documentary includes Donald O'Connor, who played the comical "Cosmo Brown", Stanley Donen, one half of the directors next to Gene Kelly, and Kathleen Freeman, who played Phoebe Dinsmore, Lina Lamont's (Jean Hagen) voice coach.
Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration
herself
Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Special foi uma série de 2 concertos que ocorreram em 7 de setembro de 2001 e em 10 de setembro de 2001. Em novembro de 2001, o canal de televisão CBS transmitiu os concertos em um especial de 2 horas em homenagem aos 30 anos de carreira solo de Michael Jackson.
Marilyn Monroe: The Final Days
Self
Marilyn Monroe's final project, "Something's Got to Give", has become one of the most talked about unfinished films in history. The story of the film and Marilyn's last days were seemingly lost… until now. Through interviews, never-before-seen footage and an edited reconstruction of "Something's Got to Give", Marilyn Monroe: The Final Days provides a definitive and fascinating look at the last act in the life of the world's most famous and tragic superstar.
Inside the Dream Factory
Self
Faye Dunaway hosts a behind-the-scenes look at the Hollywood star-making machine.
Era uma Vez em Hollywood III
Self - Co-Host / Narrator
Algumas das estrelas musicais da MGM revisam a história dos musicais dos estúdios. De 'The Hollywood Revue' de 1929 a ' A Lenda dos Beijos Perdidos' de 1954. Dos primeiros talkies musicais a Gene Kelly em 'Cantando na Chuva' de 1952.
Nylon Blues: A History of the Nylon Stocking
(archive footage)
Events of strange and serious nature mark the invention and the manufacture of the nylon stockings. For example inhuman exploitation of workers in artificial silk factories. The US army was a substantial promoter of the nylons.
You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
Self
Biographical portrait of one of Broadway's most brilliant songwriters. Told through the use of archival material and interviews with the rich and famous that knew him, this portrait concentrates on his career and his public life events.
Swimsuit
Mrs. Allison
Mrs. Allison is the owner of the Saltare Swimsuit company. Her top man Brian, and his not so bright assitant Willard have to find men and women that can be prospective models for her swimwear. The movie looks at the personal life of many of the young hopefuls. The men and women take strenuous photo shoots and workouts, but few will be chosen.
Quando Hollywood Dança
A documentary film about dancing on the screen, from it's orgins after the invention of the movie camera, over the movie musical from the late 20s, 30s, 40s 50s and 60s up to the break dance and the music videos from the 80s.
Uma Estrada Sem Retorno
Sheilah Croft
Jordan West is a divorcée who moonlights at a professional dating service to make ends meet. But her secret job causes gossip among her neighbors and trouble at the real estate office where she works in the daytime, while her teenage daughter is the only one who remains oblivious to her mother's night job. When Jordan tries to quit her escort profession, she finds herself harassed by her boss/madam, Mrs. Kennedy, and then stalked by an unknown former client.
Os Titãs Voltam a Luta na Atlântida
Atsil
Procurando o mundo perdido da Atlântida, o Prof. Aitken, seu filho Charles e Greg Collinson são traídos pela tripulação do navio da expedição, atraídos pelos fabulosos tesouros da Atlântida. O sino de mergulho desativado, um monstro do mar profundo ataca o barco. Todos são arrastados para o fundo do mar onde se encontram com os habitantes do continente perdido, uma raça alienígena avançada que faz dos marinheiros seus escravos.
Won Ton Ton, o Cachorro que Salvou Hollywood
President's Girl 4
Em 1924, Estie Del Ruth vem para Hollywood para se tornar uma atriz, mas o cão, que acompanha, se torna a estrela. Mas Hollywood tem suas próprias regras de sucesso.
Era Uma Vez em Hollywood, parte II
(archive footage)
É a sequência de Era Uma Vez em Hollywood, de 1974. A produção mostra uma retrospectiva dos principais filmes produzidos pela MGM dentre os períodos de 1930 a 1950. Neste segundo documentário, arquivistas destacaram números musicais pouco conhecidos dos arquivos da MGM, e também tributos a alguns dos times de comédia mais famosos da MGM, como os Irmãos Marx, e Laurel e Hardy, duplas românticas como Spencer Tracy e Katharine Hepburn, e uma montagem de estrelas icônicas como Clark Gable, Mickey Rooney, John Barrymore, Wallace Beery, Joan Crawford, Jean Harlow, James Stewart, Lana Turner e Greta Garbo. Gene Kelly e Fred Astaire apresentam o filme e Kelly dirigiu as cenas introdutórias, como a volta dele à Paris, na qual foi rodada dois dos filmes mais famosos da MGM "Sinfonia de Paris" e "Gigi".
Era uma Vez em Hollywood
(archive footage)
Documentário que traça um panorama dos musicais no cinema desde a década de 20 até os anos 50, e traz entrevistas com algumas das estrelas do gênero.
The Men Who Made the Movies: Vincente Minnelli
Self (archive footage)
Fol-de-Rol
Various Characters
A filmed version of Sid and Marty Krofft's 1968 live puppet show, set at a medieval fair. The special was a pilot for a weekly series.
Maroc 7
Louise Henderson
The lady of a top fashion magazine doubles as a jewel thief and becomes involved in Moroccan intrigue.
Christmas with Crosby & Kate
Herself
The holidays just wouldn't be the holidays without Mr. White Christmas himself - Bing Crosby. His seemingly effortless, easygoing singing style and good humor made him an audience favorite for generations. In this rare episode of the Hollywood Palace, first telecast in 1966, der Bingle is joined by dancer Cyd Charisse, comedian Bob Newhart, the Crosby family, and Kate "God Bless America" Smith. Bing lends his smooth style to such favorites as the Christmas Waltz, Silver Bells, The twelve days of Christmas, Do you hear what I hear, and of course, White Christmas. Kate Smith belts out Christmas Eve in my home town and there's a special Crosby-Kate medley of catchy Christmas carols.
O Agente Secreto Matt Helm
Sarita
Matt Helm is called out of retirement to stop the evil Big O organization who plan to explode an atomic bomb over Alamagordo, NM, and start WW III.
Assassinato em Roma
Shelley North
In this crime-thriller, Rome proves to be an unhappy destination for an American couple when the husband is kidnapped and his wife begins a desperate search for him.
Marilyn
Self ("Something's Got to Give") (archive footage) (uncredited)
This 1963 documentary, released less than a year after Marilyn Monroe's death, showcases the star in memorable scenes from her 20th Century Fox films, including wardrobe tests and clips from her last, uncompleted project, "Something's Got To Give". Hosted and narrated by Rock Hudson.
A Cidade dos Desiludidos
Carlotta
After spending three years in an asylum, a washed-up actor views a minor assignment from his old director in Rome as a chance for personal and professional redemption.
Black Tights
The Widow
Lively scenes of Paris, all narrated by Maurice Chevalier, link together four dramatic ballet choreographies by Roland Petit: La Croqueuse de diamants (The Gold Digger), Cyrano de Bergerac, Deuil en 24 heures (A Merry Mourning), and Carmen.
Something's Got to Give
Bianca Russell Arden
Unfinished remake of "My Favorite Wife", due to the firing of Marilyn Monroe from the film. She was eventually re-hired, but died in August, 1962. Film was never completed.
Cuidado com as Viúvas
Baroness Sandra
A petty crook gallantly consoles wealthy widows and is doing all right in his chosen profession until he meets and falls in love with a lovely baroness, who knows all about get-rich-quick schemes.
A Bela dos Bas-Fond
Vicki Gaye
Slick lawyer Thomas Farrell has made a career of defending mobsters in trials. It's not until he meets a lovely showgirl at a mob party that he realizes that there's more to life than winning trials. Farrell tries to quit the racket, but mob boss Rico Angelo threatens to hurt the showgirl if Farrell leaves him.
Turbilhão de Paixões
Charlotte King
An alcoholic captain sails a two-master through danger with a call girl and others on board.
Meias de Seda
Ninotchka Yoschenko
Um remake musical de Ninotchka: Depois de três desastrados agentes soviéticos falharem em sua missão de recuperar um compositor soviético perdido de Paris, a bela e ultra-séria Ninotchka é enviada para salvar a missão e recuperá-los. Ela começa condenando o Ocidente decadente, mas gradualmente cai sob o seu feitiço, com a ajuda de Steve Canfield, um produtor de cinema americano. (e Livre - Estimado Livre)
Meet Me in Las Vegas
Maria Corvier
Chuck Rodwell is a gambling cowboy who discovers that he's lucky at the roulette wheel if he holds hands with dancer Marie. However, Marie doesn't like to hold hands with him, at least not in the beginning...
Dançando nas Nuvens
Jackie Leighton
Ted, Doug, and Angie são três ex-G.I.s (soldados) que resolveram marcar um encontro 10 anos depois num bar de Nova Yorke em 11 de outubro de 1955. Todos apareceram no dia marcado, mas rapidamente percebem que a amizade não é a mesma de antes. Um diretor de programa quer levar os três amigos para um Live TV show. As circunstâncias ficam ainda mais complicadas porque um grupo de gângster está atrás te Ted. (e 12 - Estimado 12 Anos)
Bem no Meu Coração
Performer in The Desert Song
Um filme biográfico sobre o compositor musical e autor Sigmund Romberg, que escreveu obras como 'The Student Prince', 'The Desert Song' e 'The New Moon', entre outras. O título 'Bem no Meu Coração, querido' vem da música 'The student Prince' e é interpretada por artistas e cantores de todas as produções da MGM. Dentre eles estão Cyd Charisse, Rosemary Clooney, Vic Damone e muitos outros. Uma revisão da vida e obra de um dos maiores e mais importantes compositores musicais do cinema. Muitos dos filmes que podemos ver hoje têm alguns de seus temas entre as trilhas sonoras. (e Livre - Estimado Livre)
A Lenda dos Beijos Perdidos
Fiona Campbell
Dois americanos em uma viagem de caça pela Escócia se perdem. Acabam chegando numa pequena aldeia, que não está no mapa, chamada Brigadoon, na qual as pessoas abrigam um segredo misterioso, e se comportam como se ainda estivessem vivendo duzentos anos no passado.
Easy to Love
Model
Two men vie for the heart of a Cypress Gardens swimming star.
A Roda da Fortuna
Gabrielle Gerard
Tony Hunter, famoso astro do cinema musical, teme que sua carreira esteja no fim, mas seus amigos Lester e Lily escrevem um pequeno show na Broadway para ajudá-lo. Tony fica entusiasmado, e até o diretor egoísta, Jeffrey Cordova, junta-se ao projeto e lança a bailarina Gaby Gerard como protagonista. A segunda chance de Tony parece estar desaparecendo, mas ele pode conseguir muito mais do que esperava.
México de Meus Amores
Lola de Torrano
Mexican love stories follow a dying man, a bullfighter's sister and lovers from feuding villages.
Cantando na Chuva
Dancer
Em 1927, Hollywood, está um verdadeiro rebuliço com a transição do cinema mudo para o falado. Don Lockwood e Lina Lamont, o casal mais querido do cinema mudo, se prepara para rodar um musical. Mas, infelizmente, Lina não só não sabe cantar como tem uma voz horrível. A estreante, Kathy Selden, é chamada a emprestar sua voz à estrela. As gravações são uma confusão, mas tudo piora quando Don se apaixona pela doce Kathy. Ao lado de seu inseparável amigo, o compositor Cosmo Brown, ele tenta mostrar ao mundo o talento de Kathy.
Terras do Norte
Indian girl
In the Canadian mountains, a trapper goes on the run accused of a crime and is pursued by a rugged and determined lawman of the Royal North-West Mounted Police.
A Marca do Renegado
Manuella de Vasquez
An agent of Mexico poses as a pirate to foil a would-be emperor in 1820s California.
Mundos Opostos
Rosa Senta
O casal Jessie (Barbara Stanwyck) e Brandon (James Mason) vive confortavelmente em um dos bairros mais luxuosos de Manhattan. No entanto, a vida amorosa não vai bem. Tudo piora com a volta de Isabel Lorrison (Ava Gardner), que já fora amante de Brandon no passado.
Tensão
Mary Chanler
Warren Quimby manages a drugstore while trying to keep his volatile wife, Claire, happy. However, when Claire leaves him for a liquor store salesman, Warren can no longer bear it. He decides to assume a new identity in order to murder his wife's lover without leaving a trace. Along the way, his plans are complicated by an attractive neighbor, as well as a shocking discovery that opens up a new world of doubts and accusations.
Minha Vida É Uma Canção
Margo Grant
Encomium para Larry Hart (1895-1943), visto pelos olhos fictícios de seu parceiro de letras de canções, Richard Rodgers (1902-1979). Começa com sua primeira reunião, e vai através de anos de vacas magras até serem descobertos, com seus sucessos na Broadway, Londres, e Hollywood. Vemos os frutos da parceria de Hart e Rodgers - elaboradamente encenando números de suas peças de teatro, personagens, visitas a clubes noturnos e performances de improviso nas festas. Vemos também a abordagem dispersa de Larry para a vida, seu amor frustrado com Peggy McNeil, a sua infelicidade, e o sucesso de Richard em cortejar Dorothy Feiner.
Beijou-me um Bandido
Dancer
Ricardo (Frank Sinatra) é filho de um bandido mexicano que sempre "deixa a sua marca" beijando a menina mais bonita em qualquer grupo que ele rouba. Ele estuda gerenciamento hoteleiro em Boston e, com a morte de seu pai, logo é chamado de volta à sua cidade natal sem saber que a finalidade da viagem é assumir o lugar do "bandido beijoqueiro". Quando descobre quem fora seu pai, decepciona-se e reluta, em vão, a assumir o cargo, mas acaba seguindo os passos de seu pai. Logo em seu primeiro assalto, o bando aborda a diligência de Teresa (Kathryn Grayson), filha do governador, mas Ricardo ainda é tímido demais para deixar a marca do bandido.
Numa Ilha com Você
Yvonne Torro
A young navy lieutenant is brought in as technical adviser on a song-dance-and-swim film being made by screen star Rosalind Reynolds. Having once done a number with her at a Forces show, the young lad somehow believes she should be his girl. Her boyfriend is just one of those disagreeing.
A Dança Inacabada
Mlle. Ariane Bouchet
A young dance student accidentally cripples a teacher she doesn't like.
Fiesta
Conchita
When a matador leaves town to focus on his music, his twin sister takes on his identity in the bullfighting ring.
Quando as Nuvens Passam
Dance Specialty
Light bio-pic of American Broadway pioneer Jerome Kern, featuring renditions of the famous songs from his musical plays by contemporary stage artists, including a condensed production of his most famous: 'Showboat'.
Três Tolos Sabidos
Rena Fairchild
An orphan girl melts the hearts of three crusty old men.
As Garçonetes de Harvey
Deborah Andrews
Ao desembarcar no Novo México, Susan Bradley descobre que seu futuro marido é o bêbado da cidade. Ao invés de sentar e chorar, ela arranja um emprego no restaurante Harvey House, um estabelecimento empenhado em levar um pouco de civilidade e classe àquele fim de mundo. As atividades de Harvey encontram a oposição de Ned Trent, dono do saloon, de Sam Purvis, um juiz corrupto, e de Em, dançarina apaixonada por Ned. Com o auxílio do inexperiente Chris Maule, Susan e demais colegas de trabalho lutam para frustrar os planos dos escroques.
Ziegfeld Follies
Ballerina
O falecido grande empresário Florenz Ziegfeld olha dos céus e ordena um novo espetáculo em seu antigo grande estilo. No céu, Florenz Ziegfeld Jr. showman carinhosamente recorda seu primeiro musical da Broadway, o Ziegfeld Follies de 1907. Mesmo do céu, ele acha que pode, por uma última vez, criar essa mesma magia com a montagem de uma de suas últimas loucuras. Assim como ele pensa sobre quem ele gostaria de aparecer nessas loucuras, ele é auxiliado na realização de sua fantasia, pelo menos em sua própria mente, por luminares como Fred Astaire, Edward Arnold, "Lucille Ball ', Marion Bell, Lucille Bremer, Fanny Brice, Cyd Charisse, Judy Garland, Kathryn Grayson, Lena Horne, Gene Kelly, James Melton, Victor Moore, Virginia O'Brien, Red Skelton, Esther Williams, Keenan Wynn, e, é claro, um bando de garotas bonitas.
Viveremos Outra Vez
Ballerina (uncredited)
It is early 1939 in Poland when Mrs. Bromley and Jennifer come to buy antiques for her business in London. Jennifer meets Count Stephen and they wine, dine and see the sights though out the city. He wishes to marry, but his family is against plain Jennifer. When she tries to leave, he catches her at the train station and they are married. To be self sufficient, they modernize the family farm with tractors and increase production, but then Germany starts the war.
Missão em Moscou
Galina Ulanova - Ballerina (uncredited)
Ambassador Joseph Davies is sent by FDR to Russia to learn about the Soviet system and returns to America as an advocate of Stalinism.
Canta Coração
Lily
A press agent, a composer and a landlord of a theatrical boardinghouse revive vaudeville on Broadway.
A Filha do Comandante
Dancer in Don Loper Number (uncredited)
Acrobat Eddie Marsh is in the army now. His first act is to become friendly with Kathryn Jones, the colonel's pretty daughter. Their romance hits a few snags, including disapproval from her father. Eddie's also plagued by fear of having an accident during his family's trapeze act in the army variety show, which also features a gallery of MGM stars.
This Love of Mine
Dancer (uncredited)
Stan Kenton and his Orchestra perform "This Love of Mine" with Cyd Charisse and other dancers
The Gay Parisian
Dancer (uncredited)
The Gay Parisian is an American short film produced in 1941 by Warner Bros. featuring the Ballet Russe de Monte-Carlo and directed by Jean Negulesco. The film is a screen adaptation, in Technicolor, of the 1938 ballet Gaîté Parisienne, choreographed by Léonide Massine to music by Jacques Offenbach. It was nominated for an Academy Award at the 14th Academy Awards for Best Short Subject (Two-Reel).
Escort Girl
Flamenco Dancer (uncredited)
A pair of nightclub owners run a string of escort bureaus where men pay for the "companionship" of young women. The district attorney sends an undercover agent to infiltrate the bureaus.