Would love to have a 11"x14" photo of this clipping. It would be hanging on the wall above my desk (on a rotating basis with the Bob portrait that now claims that space). Just look at those troopers working hard so as not to embarrass themselves too much at the upcoming Friar's Frolic of 1949. I gather boys' choruses were always popular at these events, the current lucky dancers looking forward to laughing at next year's group. I wonder if anyone filmed these events. I guess not, probably wouldn't pass the censors!
I added the heights to the list of names. Looks like they got the lineup right. Van Johnson is the only dancer in the group. Walter Pidgeon started off as a singer on the stage, may have had some dancing experience. The rest, well, raw talent! Bob looks, well, a little stressed. Hope he made it through the performance without stepping on Van's foot.
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Wow, now that is a cast of men!
Yes siree! I'd certainly check out that movie.
Gene Kelley plays the "girl" singer for their performance. Yeah, long blonde hair, frilly dress, the works. Such a waste of men for a laugh ...
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