THE BAND WAGON

Fred Astaire, Cyd Charisse, Oscar Levant

Turner/MGM; Directed by Vincente Minnelli

Not Rated; 111 minutes; 1953

Each song and dance routine, from the lovely "Dancing in the Dark" through the insanely happy "A Shine on Your Shoes" to the thrilling coda "That's Entertainment" is a slice of cinematic magic in this delightful musical. An original ballet sequence "Girl Hunt" choreographed for Fred Astaire and Cyd Charisse by Michael Kidd is especially notable.

 

Reviews

"One of the best musical films ever made."

- THE NEW YORK TIMES

" **** Improves with each viewing."

- Leonard Maltin

"Witty and sophisticated."

- TV GUIDE