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Cole Porter in Hollywood: Satin and Silk

Cole Porter in Hollywood: Satin and Silk

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Documentary

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This documentary short subject details the making of the 1957 MGM musical, "Silk Stockings". Hosted by its star Cyd Charisse, the film gives behind-the-scenes glimpses of how this film was made with interviews by musical director Andre Previn and supporting actress Janis Paige.

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Budget

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

10 mins

Rating

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Release Date

22 April 2003

Country

United States of America

Cast

Cyd Charisse

Cyd Charisse

Self - Hostess

Fred Astaire

Fred Astaire

Self (archive footage)

Janis Paige

Janis Paige

Self

André Previn

André Previn

Self

Cole Porter

Cole Porter

Self (archive footage)

Greta Garbo

Greta Garbo

Self (archive footage)

Arthur Freed

Arthur Freed

Self (archive footage)

Peter Lorre

Peter Lorre

Self (archive footage)

Rouben Mamoulian

Rouben Mamoulian

Self (archive footage)

Barrie Chase

Barrie Chase

Self

Joseph Buloff

Joseph Buloff

Self (archive footage)

Jules Munshin

Jules Munshin

Self (archive footage)

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