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Dance Crazy in Hollywood
Dance Crazy in Hollywood

Dance Crazy in Hollywood

A film about choreographer Hermes Pan

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American dancer and choreographer Hermes Pan recalls his life and work as he relives the glorious history of the Hollywood musical.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

56 mins

Rating

6/10

Release Date

01 January 1990

Country

France

Cast

Hermes Pan

Hermes Pan

Self - Choreographer

Esther Williams

Esther Williams

Self - Actress (archive footage)

Buster Keaton

Buster Keaton

Self - Actor (archive footage)

George Gershwin

George Gershwin

Self - Composer (archive footage)

Eleanor Powell

Eleanor Powell

Self - Actress (archive footage)

Rita Hayworth

Rita Hayworth

Various Roles (archive footage)

Fred Astaire

Fred Astaire

Various Roles (archive footage)

Cyd Charisse

Cyd Charisse

Various Roles (archive footage)

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