...it would be to dance like Cyd Charisse, my favorite female dancer of all time! ⁣ In this sensational scene, she’s partnered by John Brascia, Liliane Montevecchi (a Folies Bergère star!) with fantastic choreography by the legendary Hermes Pan. The dance is musically narrated by Sammy Davis Jr., and it’s from the film Meet Me in Las Vegas,1956. ⁣ I collect Hollywood memorabilia from my favorite stars, and I have a few of Cyd Charisse’s personal things: a Bob Mackie dress, a coat with her name e

#tbt #Repost @oldhollywoodmusicals with @use.repost ・・・ Betty Grable and her dance partner, the choreographer Hermes Pan, do the “Kindergarten Conga” in 1941’s “Moon Over Miami”. Samuel Goldwyn considered seriously Grable for the role of Adelaide in “Guys and Dolls” (1955). However, when her dog broke its leg, Grable canceled an appointment with him. Goldwyn then gave the role to Vivian Blaine instead. #bettygrable #hermespan #kindergartenconga #moonovermiami #dancer #dancing #dance #oldhollywoo

Betty Grable and Hermes Pan perform "Kindergarten Conga" in MOON OVER MIAMI ('41). A renowned choreographer known for his work with Fred Astaire, this film marked Pan's first onscreen appearance. | Turner Classic Movies: TCM