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French cancan (Videotape)

Title
French cancan (Videotape)
Publication
1955.

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Additional Authors
  • Arnoul, Françoise.
  • Gabin, Jean, 1904-1976.
  • Grandjean, Claude
  • Renoir, Jean, 1894-1979
  • Parys, Georges van.
Description
1 cassette. 103 min. : sd. color NTSC.; 1/2 in. (VHS)
Subjects
Note
  • Motion picture originally released in 1955 by Franco London Film. Credits and dialogue in French with English subtitles by Cinettres, L.T.C. Director: Jean Renoir.
  • Choreography: Claude Grandjean. Music: Georges Van Parys. Screenplay and dialogue: Jean Renoir, after an idea of André-Paul Antoine. Art director: Max Douy. Costumes: Rosine Delamare.
Performer (note)
  • Jean Gabin (Danglard), Françoise Arnoul (Nini), Maria Felix, and others. Includes cameo appearances by Edith Piaf and other singers.
Contents
DANCE CONTENTS. - Belly dancing in a cabaret, perf. by a female soloist. - Social dancing (including the chahut, cancan, and waltz) in a working-class cabaret, perf. by Arnoul, Gabin, and others. - Numerous scenes of cancan dancing lessons and rehearsals. - Stage show at the Moulin Rouge, including the cancan.
Call Number
*MGZIA 4-775
OCLC
NYPY896030524-F
Title
French cancan (Videotape)
Imprint
1955.
Cast
Jean Gabin (Danglard), Françoise Arnoul (Nini), Maria Felix, and others. Includes cameo appearances by Edith Piaf and other singers.
Local Subject
Motion pictures. French can-can.
Belly dance.
Added Author
Arnoul, Françoise. Performer
Gabin, Jean, 1904-1976. Performer
Grandjean, Claude, choreographer.
Renoir, Jean, 1894-1979, film director.
Parys, Georges van. Composer
Research Call Number
*MGZIA 4-775
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