Black Tights (1961)
It's sheer magic!
Lively scenes of Paris, all narrated by Maurice Chevalier, link together four dramatic ballet choreographies by Roland Petit: La Croqueuse de diamants (The Gold Digger), Cyrano de Bergerac, Deuil en 24 heures (A Merry Mourning), and Carmen.
Director: Terence Young
Genre: Music, Romance, Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 140 min
Release Date: September 7, 1961
Cast
- Maurice Chevalier - Himself / Narrator
- Zizi Jeanmaire - The Gold Digger / Carmen
- Roland Petit - Cyrano / The Suitor / Don José
- Moira Shearer - Roxane
- Cyd Charisse - The Widow
- Georges Reich - Christian
- Hans van Manen - The Husband / A thug / A bandit
- Henning Kronstam - The Toreador
- Gérard Lemaître - The café waiter / A thug
Screenplay
- Henri Meilhac (Original Story)
- Raymond Queneau (Lyricist)
- Ludovic Halévy (Original Story)
- Ludovic Halévy (Lyricist)
- Prosper Mérimée (Original Story)
Cinematography: Henri Alekan
Editing: Françoise Javet
Production: Doperfilme, Talma Filmes, Les Artistes Associés
Country: France, Portugal
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Themes
Musical Theater and Broadway Magic, Opera Grandeur and Dramatic Voices, Musical Theatre and Broadway Glitz, Broadway Musical and Stage Glamour, Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias
Keywords
opera, musical, ballet
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Black Tights about?
- Lively scenes of Paris, all narrated by Maurice Chevalier, link together four dramatic ballet choreographies by Roland Petit: La Croqueuse de diamants (The Gold Digger), Cyrano de Bergerac, Deuil en 24 heures (A Merry Mourning), and Carmen.
- Who directed Black Tights?
- Black Tights was directed by Terence Young.
- Who stars in Black Tights?
- Black Tights stars Maurice Chevalier, Zizi Jeanmaire, Roland Petit, Moira Shearer, Cyd Charisse, Georges Reich.
- How long is Black Tights?
- Black Tights has a runtime of 2h 20m (140 minutes).
- What genre is Black Tights?
- Black Tights is a Music, Romance, Drama, Comedy film.
- Where was Black Tights produced?
- Black Tights was produced in France, Portugal.
- What are the themes of Black Tights?
- The themes of Black Tights include: Musical Theater and Broadway Magic, Opera Grandeur and Dramatic Voices, Musical Theatre and Broadway Glitz, Broadway Musical and Stage Glamour, Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias.