The Band Wagon
Movie
1953
1 HOUR 52 MINS
Musical
A pretentiously artistic director is hired for a new Broadway musical and changes it beyond recognition.
Cast & Crew
Fred Astaire Tony Hunter
Cyd Charisse Gabrielle Gerard
Oscar Levant Lester Marton
Nanette Fabray Lily Marton
Jack Buchanan Jeffrey Cordova, Theatre Director/Star
James Mitchell Paul Byrd, Choreographer
Robert Gist Hal Benton, Cordova's Manager
Vincente Minnelli Director
Betty Comden Writer
Adolph Green Writer
Roger Edens Associate Producer
Arthur Freed Producer
Arthur Schwartz Original Songs
Albert Akst Film Editing
E. Preston Ames Art Direction
Cedric Gibbons Art Direction
F. Keogh Gleason Set Decoration
Edwin B. Willis Set Decoration
Mary Ann Nyberg Costume Design
Sydney Guilaroff Hair Stylist
William Tuttle Makeup Artist
Douglas Shearer Recording Supervisor
Warren Newcombe Special Effects
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Upcoming TV Airings
The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.
Monday, December 1
Playwrights pair dancer (Fred Astaire) with ballerina (Cyd Charisse) on Broadway.
Saturday, December 6
Playwrights pair dancer (Fred Astaire) with ballerina (Cyd Charisse) on Broadway.
Tuesday, December 9
Playwrights pair dancer (Fred Astaire) with ballerina (Cyd Charisse) on Broadway.
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