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Berkeley William Enos, (November 29, 1895 – March 14, 1976) known professionally as Busby Berkeley, was an American film director and musical choreographer. Berkeley devised elaborate musical production numbers that often involved complex geometric patterns.
Busby Berkeley was a pioneer of musical film choreography, known for his elaborate and extravagant dance numbers. He worked for Warner Brothers, MGM and 20th Century-Fox, and directed stars like Judy Garland, Gene Kelly and Eleanor Powell.
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Busby Berkeley (born November 29, 1895, Los Angeles, California, U.S.—died March 14, 1976, Palm Springs, California) was an American motion-picture director and choreographer who was noted for the elaborate dancing-girl extravaganzas that he created on film.
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Learn about the life and career of Busby Berkeley, one of the greatest choreographers of the US movie musical. Find out how he created extravagant dance routines, worked with stars like Judy Garland and Gene Kelly, and faced challenges and controversies in the industry.
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- March 14, 1976
- November 29, 1895
Jul 11, 2018 · Learn about the life and work of Busby Berkeley, the master of cinematic choreography and showgirl spectacle. Discover how he liberated the camera, defined the movie musical genre, and used innuendo to challenge the Hays Code.
Apr 10, 2017 · #WarnerArchive #WarnerBros The Musical Magic of Busby Berkeley | Watch His Best on Warner Archive! There's one name that comes to mind when you think of extr...
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Oct 28, 2019 · At first glance, legendary director and choreographer Busby Berkeley’s filmography might seem daunting: in his golden years between 1933-35, for example, his name was attached to no fewer than 14 pictures. But the effort is well worth it.
