A pretentiously artistic director is hired for a new Broadway musical and changes it beyond recognition.A pretentiously artistic director is hired for a new Broadway musical and changes it beyond recognition.A pretentiously artistic director is hired for a new Broadway musical and changes it beyond recognition.
- Nominated for 3 Oscars
- 2 wins & 4 nominations total
India Adams
- Gabrielle Gerard
- (singing voice)
- (uncredited)
Fred Aldrich
- Hot Dog Vendor
- (uncredited)
Richard Alexander
- Stagehand
- (uncredited)
Ernest Anderson
- Train Porter
- (uncredited)
Barbara Bailey
- Dancer
- (uncredited)
Patsy Bangs
- Dancer
- (uncredited)
Lysa Baugher
- Dancer in Troupe
- (uncredited)
Mary Bayless
- Theatre Patron
- (uncredited)
Brandon Beach
- Auction Guest
- (uncredited)
Ralph Beaumont
- Dancer in Troupe
- (uncredited)
Don Beddoe
- Producer
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaIn the DVD bonus features, Nanette Fabray stated that Oscar Levant was difficult to work with. Whenever something would go wrong or he would make a mistake, he would blame whoever was around. This included stage hands, other actors, lighting technicians, or whoever was handy. She said that, since she was usually closest, she caught the brunt of it. Following a botched take, he again blamed her for something. She lost her temper and told him off using unladylike language. Everyone on the set applauded. After that, he was much easier to work with.
- GoofsAt the New York opening night, the theater name on the marquee is Alcott Theatre, but the program cover has Stratton Theatre.
- Quotes
Gabrielle Gerard: Oh, that's a very early Degas, isn't it?
[examines painting]
Gabrielle Gerard: 1877.
Tony Hunter: [playing up their age difference] Yeah, I swiped it from his desk in school. Was he sore.
- Alternate versionsThere is an Italian edition of this film on DVD, distributed by DNA srl, "THE BAND WAGON (Spettacolo di varietà, 1953) - New Widescreen Edition + IL SIGNORE IN MARSINA (1943)" (2 Films on a single DVD, with "The Band Wagon" in double version 1.33:1 and 1.78:1), re-edited with the contribution of film historian Riccardo Cusin. This version is also available for streaming on some platforms.
- ConnectionsEdited into Hollywood: The Dream Factory (1972)
- SoundtracksBy Myself
(1937) (uncredited)
Music by Arthur Schwartz
Lyrics by Howard Dietz
Performed by Fred Astaire twice
Featured review
Fred and Cyd dance in the dark - perfection!
Perhaps the finest hour of Fred Astaire and Cyd Charisse together (although Silk Stockings comes a close second); the 'Dancing in the Dark' sequence says it all about both this film, and the two impeccably classy stars.
There are, of course, other highlights - Oscar Levant and Nanette Fabray's acidic writers; Jack Buchanan's overblown producer; Fred's dance with the shoeshine boy, Le Roy Daniels; anything featuring Cyd Charisse - and those wonderful musical numbers, ranging from the anthem 'That's Entertainment' to the hilarious 'Triplets'.
'The Band Wagon' sends up the old film staple plot "putting on a show" and does it brilliantly, thanks to the crackling Comden/Green script. One of MGM's best musical efforts, hugely enjoyable.
There are, of course, other highlights - Oscar Levant and Nanette Fabray's acidic writers; Jack Buchanan's overblown producer; Fred's dance with the shoeshine boy, Le Roy Daniels; anything featuring Cyd Charisse - and those wonderful musical numbers, ranging from the anthem 'That's Entertainment' to the hilarious 'Triplets'.
'The Band Wagon' sends up the old film staple plot "putting on a show" and does it brilliantly, thanks to the crackling Comden/Green script. One of MGM's best musical efforts, hugely enjoyable.
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- didi-5
- Jul 6, 2003
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- Release date
- Country of origin
- Languages
- Also known as
- I Love Louisa
- Filming locations
- 214 West 42nd Street, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA(establishing shot showing the New Amsterdam Theatre)
- Production company
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
Box office
- Budget
- $2,169,120 (estimated)
- Gross worldwide
- $14,889
- Runtime1 hour 52 minutes
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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