Black Tights (1960)

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Black Tights is a filmed ballet anthology divided into four all-dance episodes. "The Diamond Cruncher" spotlights Ziza Jeanmaire as a lady mobster who gives up her life of crime for the love of a good man. "Cyrano de Bergerac" stars Roland Petit (who also choreographed) as Cyrano and Moira Shearer as Roxanne; its music was composed by Marius Constant, of Twilight Zone fame. "A Merry Mourning" finds Cyd Charisse flittering her way into a deadly romantic triangle. And "Carmen," starring Jeanmaire once more, is the old story, danced rather than sung to the music of Bizet. Both the French and English-language versions of Black Tights are narrated by Maurice Chevalier. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Starring:: Zizi Jeanmaire, Cyd Charisse, (more)

Director(s):: Terence Young

Format(s):: DVD
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Synopsis of Black Tights

Theatrical Feature Running Time:: 125 mins

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Director(s):: Terence Young

Producer(s):: Joseph Kaufman, Simon Schiffrin

Categories:: Music & Performing Arts

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	Sally N.

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These 4 ballets by Roland Petite are interesting to watch, especially if you are a fan of theatrical ballet. The first two are the weakest, however. With the last two, starring Cyd Charisse (amazing!) and Zizi the strongest. One of the Pas de Deux in Carmen is simply stunning, showing much chemistry between the husband and wife team of Roland and Zizi. At times, the choreography shows moments of brilliance, at other times almost laughable schtick. But I'm thinking some of that might be the era. Roland would have been better served having a dancer with more athletic prowess and grace than himself dance, but he still does a good job and certainly knows the choreography! :-)

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