The read
It runs a compact 10m.
Synopsis
This documentary short subject details the making of the 1957 MGM musical, "Silk Stockings". Hosted by its star Cyd Charisse, the film gives behind-the-scenes glimpses of how this film was made with interviews by musical director Andre Previn and supporting actress Janis Paige.
Ratings
IMDb7.2/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- Peter FitzgeraldWriter
- Peter FitzgeraldDirector
Cast
- Cyd CharisseSelf - Hostess
- Fred AstaireSelf (archive footage)
- Janis PaigeSelf
- André PrevinSelf
- Cole PorterSelf (archive footage)
- Greta GarboSelf (archive footage)
- Arthur FreedSelf (archive footage)
- Peter LorreSelf (archive footage)
- Rouben MamoulianSelf (archive footage)
- Barrie ChaseSelf
- Joseph BuloffSelf (archive footage)
- Jules MunshinSelf (archive footage)
Themes
behind the scenesfilmmaking