Question 1

What behind-the-scenes conflict did Nanette Fabray describe with Oscar Levant?

Accepted Answer

Nanette Fabray stated Oscar Levant was difficult to work with, blaming others for mistakes, and she told him off after a botched take, after which he became easier to work with.

Question 2

Why was choreographer Michael Kidd nervous about showing Fred Astaire his ideas for the Girl Hunt ballet?

Accepted Answer

Michael Kidd was terrified because his ideas were the opposite of Astaire's usual elegant persona, but Astaire loved them and even suggested some of his own.

Question 3

Who was Leroy Daniels and what real-life connection did he have to his role?

Accepted Answer

Leroy Daniels was a veteran comedian and dancer from the Chitlin' Circuit and a real shoeshiner in Los Angeles, who danced with Astaire in 'Shine On Your Shoes'.

Question 4

How did the film address the height difference between Fred Astaire and Cyd Charisse?

Accepted Answer

In 'The Girl Hunt Ballet,' Charisse wore medium height heels and Astaire wore a hat to offset and hide their height difference, reflecting Astaire's real-life concern.

Question 5

Why were the characters played by Nanette Fabray and Oscar Levant written as a married couple?

Accepted Answer

Betty Comden and Adolph Green made them a married couple because they felt audiences wouldn't accept a male/female writing team who weren't married, even though based on themselves.

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