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| Stanley Donen, legendary director of movie musicals, dies at 94 | |
| Last Edit: WaymanWong 12:07 pm EST 02/23/19 | |
| Posted by: WaymanWong 12:03 pm EST 02/23/19 | |
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| What a legacy he leaves, having co-directed ''On the Town'' and ''Singin' in the Rain'' with Gene Kelly. Plus, he directed ''Seven Brides for Seven Brothers'' and ''Funny Face,'' as well as non-musicals, like ''Charade'' and ''Two for the Road.'' And on this Oscar weekend, it might be noted that Donen was never nominated for any of those films (not even for ''Singin' in the Rain,'' which I consider the best Hollywood musical ever). Happily, Donen WAS given an Academy Award for lifetime achievement, and gave one of the most charming acceptance speeches ever. (See below.) | |
| Link | Academy Awards: Stanley Donen gets Oscar for lifetime achievement |
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| When Stanley Donen stepped foot on Broadway | |
| Last Edit: WaymanWong 05:16 pm EST 02/24/19 | |
| Posted by: WaymanWong 05:14 pm EST 02/24/19 | |
| In reply to: Stanley Donen, legendary director of movie musicals, dies at 94 - WaymanWong 12:03 pm EST 02/23/19 | |
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| Donen made his Broadway debut as a dancer in ''Pal Joey'' in 1940, followed by ''Best Foot Forward.'' But does anyone remember him directing a short-lived stage adaptation of ''The Red Shoes'' (1993), which ran for about 50 performances? It starred Steve Barton (who took over from Roger Rees in previews), plus Leslie Browne and Hugh Panaro. With songs by Jule Styne. I also wonder if Donen ever saw Twyla Tharp's 1985 Broadway adaptation of ''Singin' in the Rain'' and what he thought of it. |
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| Is that Donna Murphy at 7:50? | |
| Posted by: DistantDrumming 03:49 pm EST 02/24/19 | |
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| Don't get me wrong, love Donna, but was she doing any theatrically released films in the 90s? Just seems odd that she'd be at the Oscars, but, regardless, she looks radiant. And, as for Donen, when he started tap dancing I couldn't stop grinning. Thanks for sharing! | |
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| re: Stanley Donen, legendary director of movie musicals, dies at 94 | |
| Posted by: rossde 12:34 pm EST 02/23/19 | |
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| What a wonderful tribute. I had forgotten this. It was given to him in 1998. I hope they acknowledge him tomorrow night. | |
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| re: Stanley Donen, legendary director of movie musicals, dies at 94 | |
| Posted by: portenopete 02:08 pm EST 02/23/19 | |
| In reply to: re: Stanley Donen, legendary director of movie musicals, dies at 94 - rossde 12:34 pm EST 02/23/19 | |
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| Presumably the final cut for the In Memoriam section is in. They need to just give 60 seconds at the end of it. How else to acknowledge the indelible images he left us with? Thinking of Elaine May today...... |
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