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The Band Wagon (1953) | Criteria

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The Band Wagon

English • 1953 • 1h 52m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Vincente Minnelli

Comedy Romance Music

Synopsis

A Broadway artiste turns a faded film star's comeback vehicle into an artsy flop.

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December 2023
Position 8
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MGM Musicals
Position 7
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Two Starring Cyd Charisse
Position 1
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March 2022
Position 8
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MGM Musicals from the Golden Age
Position 13

Credits

Crew

DirectorVincente Minnelli

WriterAdolph Green, Betty Comden

CinematographerHarry Jackson

EditorAlbert Akst, George White

ProducerArthur Freed

Cast

Fred Astaireas Tony Hunter

Cyd Charisseas Gabrielle Gerard

Oscar Levantas Lester Marton

as 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 Girl Hunt Ballet (uncredited)

Colin Kennyas Drunk Outside Arcade (uncredited)

Bert Stevensas Train Station Passenger (uncredited)

Harold Milleras Bystander in Girl Hunt Ballet (uncredited)