THE BAND WAGON


 "THE BAND WAGON" (1953)

This musical comedy is a true classic and stars, among others, Fred Astaire and Cy Charisse. Both of them do a first-rate job in their roles and are perfectly paired, and "on point", for the dance sequences. The movie is "a show, within a show," which makes for some imaginative and thoroughly delightful scenes. It was nominated for 3 Academy Awards, and its inclusion in the schedule was due to the one for "Best Costume Design." In 1995, it was selected for preservation by the National Film Registry at The Library of Congress. It was nominated for 2 other prestigious awards. In 1990 it was the Winner of ASCAP Awards "Most Performed Feature Film Standards" for the song "That's Entertainment"!
SYNOPSIS: "Famous musical movie star Tony Hunter (Fred Astaire) fears his career may be on the skids, but his friends, Lester (Oscar Levant) and Lily (Nanette Fabray), have written a Broadway vehicle to kick-start his professional life. Tony is ecstatic -- until egotistical director Jeffrey Cordova (Jack Buchanan) joins the project and casts ballerina Gaby Gerard (Cyd Charisse) as the leading lady. Tony's second chance seems to be fading, but he may get more than he bargained for as the show goes on."

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