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Best foot forward

Title
Best foot forward [videorecording].
Publication
1943.

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Additional Authors
  • Allyson, June, 1917-2006.
  • Weidler, Virginia, 1926-1968.
  • Walker, Nancy, 1922-1992.
  • Ball, Lucille, 1911-1989.
  • Walters, Charles, 1911-1982
  • Buzzell, Edward, 1895-1985.
  • Freed, Arthur, 1894-1973.
Description
1 videocassette. 95 min. : sd. color NTSC.; 1/2 in. (VHS)
Summary
A movie star accepts a military cadet's invitation to his senior prom, creating romantic and other complications. Although there is no full-blown dance number in the musical, several of the songs include coordinated group movement by the ensemble of cadets and their dates; among these are "Wish I may," "The three B's," and "Buckle down, Winsocki." Walker also performs a comic song and dance duet, "I want a guy who can dance," with the orchestra leader, Harry James.
Note
  • Motion picture originally released in 1943 by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer; rereleased as a videotape in 1986 by MGM/UA Home Video, New York. Producer: Arthur Freed. Director: Edward Buzzell.
  • Dance direction: Charles Walters. Music/lyrics: Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane. Screenplay: Irving Brecher and Fred Finklehoffe, after the musical produced on the stage by George Abbott. Book: John Cecil Holm. Art direction: Cedric Gibbons. Costume supervision: Irene. Men's costumes: Gile Steele.
Performer (note)
  • Lucille Ball (herself), William Gaxton (Jack O'Riley), Virginia Weidler (Helen Schlessenger), Tommy Dix (Elwood C. Hooper/Bud), Nancy Walker (Nancy, the blind date), June Allyson (Ethel), Kenny Bowers (Dutch), Gloria DeHaven (Minerva), Jack Jordan (Hunk), and others.
Call Number
*MGZIA 4-940
OCLC
NYPY906025855-F
Title
Best foot forward [videorecording].
Imprint
1943.
Cast
Lucille Ball (herself), William Gaxton (Jack O'Riley), Virginia Weidler (Helen Schlessenger), Tommy Dix (Elwood C. Hooper/Bud), Nancy Walker (Nancy, the blind date), June Allyson (Ethel), Kenny Bowers (Dutch), Gloria DeHaven (Minerva), Jack Jordan (Hunk), and others.
Local Subject
Motion pictures. Best foot forward.
Added Author
Allyson, June, 1917-2006. Performer
Weidler, Virginia, 1926-1968. Performer
Walker, Nancy, 1922-1992. Performer
Ball, Lucille, 1911-1989. Performer
Walters, Charles, 1911-1982, choreographer.
Buzzell, Edward, 1895-1985. Director
Freed, Arthur, 1894-1973. Producer
Research Call Number
*MGZIA 4-940
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