Charles Walters: The Director Who Made Hollywood Dance

By Brent Phillips

Book Overview

From the trolley scene in Meet Me in St. Louis (1944) to Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers's last dance on the silver screen (The Barkleys of Broadway, 1949) to Judy Garland's timeless, tuxedo-clad performance of "Get Happy" (Summer Stock, 1950), Charles Walters staged the iconic musical sequences of Hollywood's golden age. During his career, this Academy Award-nominated director and choreographer showcased the talents of stars such as Gene Kelly, Doris Day, Debbie Reynolds, and Frank Sinatra. Howe

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0813147212
• ISBN13: 9780813147215
• Release Date: December 2014
• Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.3" x 9.5"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher