Fayard Nicholas
Рождение : 1914-10-20, Mobile, Alabama, USA
Смерть : 2006-01-24
История
Fayard Antonio Nicholas was an American choreographer, dancer and actor. He and his younger brother Harold Nicholas made up the Nicholas Brothers tap dance duo, who starred in the MGM musicals An All-Colored Vaudeville Show, Stormy Weather, The Pirate, and Hard Four. The Nicholas brothers also starred in the 20th Century-Fox musicals Down Argentine Way, Sun Valley Serenade, and Orchestra Wives. In 1932, when he was 18 and his brother was only 11, they became the featured act at Cotton Club in New York City. The brothers earned fame with a unique style of rhythm tap that blended "masterful jazz steps with daredevil athletic moves and an elegance of motion worthy of ballet". They appeared in the Ziegfeld Follies on Broadway and in London they worked with jazz choreographer Buddy Bradley. The performances led them to a career in film. Nicholas appeared in over 60 films, including the 1943 musical Stormy Weather with their signature staircase dance.
His career was interrupted from 1943 to 1944 when he served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Nicholas achieved the rank of Technician fifth grade while in WWII.
After his dance career ended, Nicholas and his wife, Katherine Hopkins Nicholas, embarked on a lecture tour discussing dance. In 2003, Nicholas served as "Festival Legend" at the third "Soul to Sole Tap Festival" in Austin, Texas.
Nicholas was inducted into the National Museum of Dance C.V. Whitney Hall of Fame in 2001.
Self (archival footage)
In the 1940s, the Nicholas Brothers performed a dance routine so seminal it prefigured hip hop by three decades. Contemporary dancers Les Twins choreograph and perform their homage to the one and only duo.
Himself
A documentary on the making of the Gene Kelly/Judy Garland musical The Pirate (1948)
Himself
Actor Obba Babatundé hosts this biopic showcasing the life of acclaimed African-American singer and actress Dorothy Dandridge, who overcame racism and personal tragedy to become one of the most acclaimed performers of Hollywood's golden age. The film combines rare historical footage of Dandridge, on and off the stage, and interviews with stars such as Laurence Fishburne, Jasmine Guy and Halle Berry discussing her powerful legacy.
Himself
Broadway: The Golden Age is the most important, ambitious and comprehensive film ever made about America's most celebrated indigenous art form. Award-winning filmmaker Rick McKay filmed over 100 of the greatest stars ever to work on Broadway or in Hollywood. He soon learned that great films can be restored, fine literature can be kept in print - but historic Broadway performances of the past are the most endangered. They leave only memories that, while more vivid, are more difficult to preserve. In their own words — and not a moment too soon — Broadway: The Golden Age tells the stories of our theatrical legends, how they came to New York, and how they created this legendary century in American theatre. This is the largest cast of legends ever in one film.
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.
Mr. Maynard
Томми выходит из тюрьмы после семи лет заключения. У дверей тюрьмы его встречает старый друг Мик, решивший вернуть приятеля к честной жизни. В течение двух лет Мик копил деньги и теперь предлагает Томми вместе уехать в Лас-Вегас, найти работу и честно зарабатывать себе на жизнь. Не сказать, чтобы Томми в восторге от идей друга, но возвращаться в тюрьму (а именно к этому все придет, если вести прежний образ жизни) ему тоже не хочется. Он соглашается. Но прежде чем сесть в автобус, идущий в Лас-Вегас, и окончательно распрощаться с прошлым, друзьям предстоит провести всего лишь одну ночь в затрапезной гостинице с громким названием «Золотой Орел», пристанище проституток и неудачников…
Self
A star-studded tribute (from the creators of That's Entertainment) to the contributions of Afro-Americans in film over the last century. Vanessa Williams traces the struggles and triumphs of the superstars of music and film. Among the many artists featured are: Whitney Houston, Ella Fitzgerald, Sammy Davis Jr., Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Cab Calloway, Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, Ella Fitzgerald, and Little Richard, Also included are today's contemporary superstars: Snoop Dogg, Ice T, Quincy Jones, Spike Lee, Russell Simmons, and many, more! 80 minutes plus DVD bonus features.
Himself
The Nicholas Brothers are presented here in a way that reflects the joy and intrinsic goodness that seemed to come from their hearts, and express itself in brilliantly conceived and executed performances. The film addresses the difficult issues in their lives, such as Harold's health problems, and the fact that in the U.S. they were considered 2nd class citizens because of their race.
Self (archive footage)
Stars celebrate Bob Hope's 50 years with NBC.
From 'Down Argentine Way' (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.
Self (archive footage)
Period music, film clips and newsreel footage combined into a visual exploration of the American entertainment industry during the Great Depression.
(archive footage)
Various MGM stars from yesterday present their favorite musical moments from the studio's 50 year history.
Benny Smith
Афроамериканец со звучным именем Лорд Байрон Джонс, успешный бизнесмен из Самертона, хочет развестись с женой, которая изменяет ему с полицейским. Но главная беда не в том, что у него есть соперник, и не в том, что это — полицейский, а в том, что он — белый…
German musical with Caterina Valente and Peter Alexander.
Police detective and his plucky girl-reporter fiancée go after the gang that committed a train robbery.
Performer
Чтобы завоевать сердце романтически настроенной девушки, актер из бродячей труппы выдает себя за знаменитого пирата, в то время как ее скучный жених всеми силами пытается скрыть свое темное прошлое.
Himself
A young husband becomes a game-show participant in the hopes of winning the cash to pay his pregnant wife's doctor.
Dancer
Dancing great Bill Williamson sees his face on the cover of Theatre World magazine and reminisces: Just back from World War I, he meets lovely singer Selina Rogers at a soldiers' ball and promises to come back to her when he "gets to be somebody." Years go by, and Bill and Selina's rising careers intersect only briefly, since Selina is unwilling to settle down. Will she ever change her mind? Concludes with a big all-star show hosted by Cab Calloway.
Dancer (as Nicholas Brothers)
Простой сюжет, но оживленный яркими диалогами, так как жены оркестрантов совершают поступки не только полные любви, но и коварства на протяжении путешествия оркестра.
Specialty Dancer (uncredited)
Веселая музыкальная комедия, в которой героиня Сони Хени в составе оркестра Глена Миллера отправляется в Солнечную долину. Забавные приключения, комедийные ситуации и великолепные композиции Глена Миллера легли в основу этого фильма, который первоначально был задуман как рекламный ролик для музыкальной темы, но усилиями Брюса Хэмберстона был доведен до размера полнометражного кино. Мистера Морри, владельца горнолыжного курорта в великолепной солнечной долине, для нового сезона ищет модный джазовый оркестр «с именем».
Railroad Station Dancer
After WWI two men go into radio. Failure leads the wife of one to borrow money from another; she goes on, after separation, to stardom. A coast-to-coast radio program is set up to bring everyone back together.
Dancer
Songwriters Calhoun and Harrigan get Katie and Lily Blane to introduce a new one. Lily goes to England, and Katy joins her after the boys give a new song to Nora Bayes. All are reunited when the boys, now in the army, show up in England.
One of the Nicholas Brothers
Юная, красивая и богатая любительница лошадей Гленда Кроуфорд влюбляется в обаятельного аргентинца Рикардо Кинтана, но, как оказалось, пылкой любви мешает давняя история, случившаяся с их отцами. Прекрасные декорации, актёрская игра, музыкальные и танцевальные номера в исполнении Кармен Миранды и братьев Николас по праву сделали этот фильм жемчужиной в коллекции мюзиклов кинокомпании "ХХ век Фокс".
The Nicholas family home movies capture a golden age of show business -- with extraordinary footage of Broadway, Harlem and Hollywood -- and also document the middle-class African-American life of that era, images made rare by the considerable cost of home-movie equipment during the Great Depression. Highlights include the only footage shot inside the Cotton Club, the only footage of famous Broadway shows like "Babes in Arms," home movies of an all African-American regiment during World War II, films of street life in Harlem in the 1930s, and the family's cross-country tour in 1934.
Specialty Act
Honest cop Tim Kerry struggles to keep his son Ritzy from becoming involved in a crime ring.
Dancer (uncredited)
The owner of a shoe polish company sponsors a radio show that showcases black performers. Since his wife's father put up the money to be the sponsor, she insists on singing on the show. She goes on after the main star, singer Nina Mae McKinney. The wife sings so badly that the sponsor's customers abandon him. He is forced to shine shoes on street corners, while Nina Mae and her boyfriend win a bet on a daily number and end up on easy street.
Specialty Dancer
Standard tale of husband and wife living a party lifestyle. He works in a gambling hall and she occasionally models and sings. Because they want to start a family wife feels the need to change their situation. Situation is changed and husband gets a new job and then a promotion but is tricked into a bad business deal and wants to go back to his old life.
Dance Specialty (uncredited)
Southern California's Hotel Coronado caters to and is frequented by members of the social upper-crust. Although she lives on the wrong side of the San Diego track, in a tent-city with her father. Otto, and ditzy sister, Violet, June Wray is a singer with the Eddy Duchin Orchestra appearing to the hotel. Johnny Marvin, an aspiring songwriter and the son of a wealthy automobile manufacturer, is staying at the hotel and, from they moment June and Johnny meet, they fall instantly in love. Trouble arises when Johnny's father objects to the romance, and complications and help arrive in the form of two Marine-hating sailors,Chuck Hornbostel and "Pinky" Falls, when Chuck marries June's ditzy sister.
Dot
The wisp of a storyline involves two-bit radio station owner Spud Miller, who doubles as the station's sole announcer while his comic partner Smiley serves as the house crooner. On the verge of bankruptcy, Spud is receptive to the wacky notions of George and Gracie, who've just invented a television device which can pick up and transmit any signal, any time, anywhere.
Dancer on Ship
A musical comedy about a Brooklyn boy who inherits a fortune from his archaeologist father, but has to go to Egypt to claim it.
Dancer - One of the Nicholas Brothers
A barber shop owner wins a sweepstake. He remodels his shop and hires Claude Hopkins and his orchestra to play for his customers. Two songs are sung, and the Four Step Brothers tap dance in the closing number.
Child with Nina / Dancer (as The Nicholas Brothers)
Short featuring musician Eubie Blake and his orchestra, singer Nina Mae McKinney, and young tap dancers Fayard and Harold Nicholas.
