Movie Description Dancing and romance collide in ROYAL WEDDING as a brother-sister dance team (Fred Astaire and Jane Powell) open their musical show in London, shortly before the English royal wedding, and find love of their own. Showcasing some of Astaire's most memorable dance scenes--such as his hat-rack partner and his dance on the ceiling, which remains impressive even in the age of special effects--this tale of finding true love when it's least expected, and least wanted, has delighted audiences since the movie's release in 1951.
In THE PIED PIPER OF HAMELIN, made for television in 1957, Van Johnson plays the mysterious piper with magical abilities. Based on the classic poem by Robert Browning, though not quite as dark as the original tale, this film has Johnson charming the populace of a Bavarian village in 1284, and luring the town's children to his mountain home after the townspeople fail to keep a promise. The haunting music of Edvard Grieg is a highlight of this TV classic.
| Credits | | Writer: | Irving Taylor | | Cast: | Claude Rains, Jim Backus, Kay Starr, Van Johnson |
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