Michael Kidd
Nascimento : 1915-08-12, New York City, New York, USA
Morte : 2007-12-23
História
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Michael Kidd (August 12, 1915 – December 23, 2007) was an American film and stage choreographer.
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Self - Choreographer
Documentary on the 1953 musical "The Band Wagon."
Self (archive footage)
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.
Himself
This behind-the-scenes documentary includes interviews with people who were directly involved in the MGM classic musical 'Seven Brides for Seven Brothers'. Those interviewed include actors and actresses who appeared in the film - as well as the film's choreographer, director, and musical arranger
Dr. Westford
Hard-drinking novelist Zach Hutton spirals out of control after his wife and mistress both leave him. Alone and crippled by a bad case of writer's block, Zach slips in and out of casual relationships and one-night stands, while his drinking becomes more and more severe. With the help of a bartender and his therapist, Zach confronts his demons — women and alcohol.
From 'It's Always Fair Weather' (archive footage)
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.
Choreographer
The famed dancer encounters various characters in a busy day at work on a movie studio lot.
Elvis #2
An entrepreneur discovers a Russian plan for taking over the Middle East. He wants to use it to create a new video game but the KGB, the CIA and the FBI have different ideas.
Choreographer
Three movie genres of the 1930s, boxing films, WWI aviation dramas, and backstage Broadway musicals, are satirized using the same cast.
"Pop" Popchik ("Dynamite Hands")
Three movie genres of the 1930s, boxing films, WWI aviation dramas, and backstage Broadway musicals, are satirized using the same cast.
Choreographer
A musical play based on the early years of actor Paul Muni.
Paul Muni
A musical play based on the early years of actor Paul Muni.
Director
The Lord sends his archangel Raphael to earth to finish some unresolved matters. Raphael ends up in Amsterdam and gets entangled in local troubles, including womenemancipation, secularisation and the impending restructuring of the city center. The musical alludes to local, then topical issues. This musical was on the occasion of the seven hundredth anniversary of the city of Amsterdam, and loosely based on 'Gijsbrecht van Aemstel', the 17th-century history play by Joost van den Vondel.
Tommy
Sátira sobre os bastidores de um concurso de Miss Universo na Califórnia.
Choreographer
Dolly Levy é uma viúva socialite que trabalha como casamenteira. Ela viaja para Yonkers para encontrar uma parceira para o "meio-milionário" Horace Vandergelder. Dory insentiva os dois funcionário de Vangergelder a viajar para Nova Yorque para procurar garotas onde acaba se metendo em grandes confusões.
Choreographer
This 1958 Christmas spectacular was produced by the USO for the entertainment of troops stationed overseas. Over 50 top names from stage, screen and television appear in this truly all-star concert film - a magical evening of music, comedy and fun. Feeaturing Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, George Burns, Milton Berle, Jack Benny, Louis Armstrong, Lena Horne, Danny Kaye, Dinah Shore, Shirley MacLaine, Jimmy Durante, Jimmy Stewart, Danny Thomas, Anna Maria Alberghetti, June Allyson, Ray Bolger, Red Buttons, Sid Caesar, Marge & Gower Champion, Cyd Charisse, Van Cliburn, Leo Durocher, Rhonda Fleming, Benny Goodman, Eydie Gormé, Betty Hutton, Frankie Lane, Tony Martin, David Niven, Kim Novak, Gregory Peck, Walter Pidgeon, Dick Powell, Jane Powell, Martha Raye, Jimmie Rogers, Jane Russell, Dick Shawn, Jo Stafford, Gale Storm and Miyoshi Umeki.
Choreographer
When eccentric English teacher Andrew Larabee needs a raise in order for his fiancée to marry him, his interest in archaeology leads him to an ancient statue's burial site. But when he finds a traveling circus directly above the statue's location, he accidentally becomes part of the act. With a newfound passion for performance and an attraction to the beautiful acrobat Selena, Andrew must decide what is truly important to him.
Director
When eccentric English teacher Andrew Larabee needs a raise in order for his fiancée to marry him, his interest in archaeology leads him to an ancient statue's burial site. But when he finds a traveling circus directly above the statue's location, he accidentally becomes part of the act. With a newfound passion for performance and an attraction to the beautiful acrobat Selena, Andrew must decide what is truly important to him.
Choreographer
Comédia musical ambientada no submundo de Nova York, entre pequenos furtos e jogadores profissionais. Marlon Brando é o jogador Sky Masterson e Jean Simmons, uma voluntária do Exército da Salvação. Frank Sinatra completa o trio como o banqueiro Nathan. A história começa quando Brando é desafiado a levar a missionária Simmons para Havana. A aposta funciona até que eles se apaixonam. Oportunidade de se ver e ouvir Marlon Brando cantando "Luck Be A Lady", enquanto Sinatra entoa "Guys And Dolls" e "Adelaide".
Angie Valentine
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)
Choreographer
Depois que Adam (Howard Keel), o irmão mais velho de uma família de caipiras, volta para sua fazenda com uma noiva, seus outros seis irmãos solteirões decidem ir para a cidade e arrumar seis noivas para morarem com eles na fazenda também.
Choreographer
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.
Choreographer
Musical version of the comedy by Brandon Thomas. As part of a simple enough ruse, a Cambridge student poses as his aunt but his scheme goes wrong, first when someone falls for the aunt, and then when the real aunt turns up.
Choreographer
O coronel John Wister, em serviço com o exército britânico na região desértica de Dubik, retorna à Inglaterra de licença. Lá ele se apaixona por Julia Ashton, que se importa profundamente com ele, mas acredita-se incapaz de amar após a morte de seu noivo; algum tempo antes. Wister a convence de que ele a ama o suficiente para viver sem seu amor romântico e que ela deveria se casar com ele. Ela o faz e retorna a Dubik com ele. Lá ela encontra seu ajudante, o capitão Denny Roark. Roark é um jovem arrojado que lembra Julia completamente seu amor perdido. Logo ela descobre que é realmente capaz de amar, mas é com Roark com quem ela se apaixona, não seu marido. Enquanto a guerra com as tribos locais esquenta e à medida que Wister ganha consciência do romance não consumado que cresce entre sua esposa e seu melhor amigo, a tragédia se esconde.
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