Join Every Rom Com as we continue our Musicals series with “On The Town”, a film with an all-star cast, including the legendary Gene Kelly! We’ll discuss the innovations Kelly brought to the movie musical, talk about actresses Vera Ellen and Betty Garrett, and choose our favorite songs and dance numbers! We’ll also discuss the real-life inspiration for Miss Turnstiles - New York City’s Miss Subways pageant! Whether you’re into film history or men in uniform, don’t miss our episode on this 1940’s classic!
0:00-9:05 Introduction, Stage Musicals vs. Movie Musicals
9:05-22:43 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts
Musicals: The Definitive Illustrated Story, DK Books, Editor Miezan van Zyl, 2015
Red Hot & Blue: A Smithsonian Salute to The American Musical by Amy Henderson and Dwight Blocker, National Portrait Gallery (Smithsonian Institution); National Museum of American History (U.S.), 1996
He’s Got Rhythm: The Life and Career of Gene Kelly by Cynthia Brideson and Sara Brideson, 2017
Watch Vera Ellen And Gene Kelly In “Slaughter On Tenth Avenue” From “Words And Music”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGawFItqmh0
22:43-25:57 General Opinion
25:57-46:03 Cast And Crew In-Depth
More Information On Gene Kelly:
https://www.biography.com/actors/gene-kelly
https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/the-fascinating-rotoscoping-animation-of-anchors-aweigh/
He’s Got Rhythm: The Life and Career of Gene Kelly by Cynthia Brideson and Sara Brideson, 2017
More Information On Vera Ellen:
https://www.nytimes.com/1981/09/02/obituaries/vera-ellen-dancer-in-movies.html
More Information On Betty Garett:
https://brightlightsfilm.com/who-becomes-a-legend-most-and-why-wasnt-it-betty-garrett/#.ZC2yxD3MLrc
46:03-55:49 Opening Scene, Romance With Sailors, “New York, New York” Montage
55:49-1:04:30 Intro To The Men, “Miss Turnstiles Ballet”, The Real Miss Turnstiles - Miss Subways
More Information On The Real Life Miss Turnstiles - Miss Subways:
https://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/subways-nyc-iconic-beauty-queens-gallery-1.1311904
https://www.misssubwaynyc.com/#:~:text=About%20Miss%20Subways%3A,as%20well%20as%20wartime%20nurses.
https://www.nytimes.com/2004/10/24/nyregion/thecity/miss-subways-subversive-and-sublime.html
1:04:30-1:15:20 Meeting Hildy, “Modern Man”, Museum Montage
1:15:20-1:23:21 The Group Splits Up, “Come Up To My Place”, Lucy Shmeeler
1:23:21-1:31:04 Symphonic Hall, “Main Street”
1:31:04-1:38:36 Empire State Building, “You’re Awful”, Hijinks, “On The Town”
1:38:36 SPOILERS BEGIN
1:38:36-1:51:26 Going To Clubs, Ivy Leaves, Lucy Arrives, “You Can Count On Me”, “A Day In New York” Dream Ballet
1:51:26-1:58:32 Coney Island, End Of The Movie
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