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Cole Porter in Hollywood: Satin and Silk
Genres
Documentary
Overview
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.
Details
Budget
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Revenue
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Runtime
10 min
Release Date
2003-04-22
Status
Released
Original Language
English
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Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Cyd Charisse
Self - Hostess
Fred Astaire
Self (archive footage)
Janis Paige
Self
André Previn
Self
Cole Porter
Self (archive footage)
Greta Garbo
Self (archive footage)
Arthur Freed
Self (archive footage)
Peter Lorre
Self (archive footage)
Rouben Mamoulian
Self (archive footage)
Barrie Chase
Self
Joseph Buloff
Self (archive footage)
Jules Munshin
Self (archive footage)
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