Dance Crazy in Hollywood

Nan
0h 56m
1990
6 /10 (1)

A film about choreographer Hermes Pan

Overview

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

Country : France, United Kingdom, United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 1990-01-01

Top Billed Cast

Hermes Pan

Self - Choreographer

Esther Williams

Self - Actress (archive footage)

Buster Keaton

Self - Actor (archive footage)

George Gershwin

Self - Composer (archive footage)

Eleanor Powell

Self - Actress (archive footage)

Rita Hayworth

Various Roles (archive footage)

Fred Astaire

Various Roles (archive footage)

Cyd Charisse

Various Roles (archive footage)

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