The Band Wagon (1953): Perfery

The Band Wagon

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(1953)Directed by Vincente Minnelli112 minComedy, Romance

“Get Aboard!”

Tony Hunter (Fred Astaire) is a film star whose best years are behind him, and a Broadway comeback is meant to bring them back. His friends Lester (Oscar Levant) and Lily Marton (Nanette Fabray) write the show, but the director, Jeffrey Cordova (Jack Buchanan), turns it into a pretentious retelling of Faust. Vincente Minnelli puts Tony opposite the ballerina Gabrielle Gerard (Cyd Charisse), who looks down on him and is not shy about it.

Fred Astaireas Tony Hunter

Cyd Charisseas Gabrielle Gerard

Oscar Levantas Lester Marton

Nanette Fabrayas Lily Marton

Jack Buchananas Jeffrey Cordova

James Mitchellas Paul Byrd

Robert Gistas Hal

Ava Gardneras Ava Gardner (uncredited)

Don Beddoeas Producer (uncredited)

Henry Cordenas Orchestra Leader (uncredited)

Steve Forrestas Passenger on Train (uncredited)

Bess Flowersas Train Passenger (uncredited)

India Adamsas Gabrielle Gerard (singing voice) (uncredited)

Douglas Fowleyas Auctioneer (uncredited)

Thurston Hallas Colonel Tripp (uncredited)

Frank McLureas Investor (uncredited)

Julie Newmaras Salon Model / Chorine in Ballet (uncredited)

Colin Kennyas Drunk Outside Arcade (uncredited)

BS Bert Stevensas Train Station Passenger (uncredited)

Harold Milleras Bystander in Ballet (uncredited)

BB Brandon Beachas Auction Guest (uncredited)

Leroy Danielsas Arcade Shoeshine Man (uncredited)

Dorinda Cliftonas Dancer (uncredited)

Emory Parnellas Man on Train (uncredited)