Famed choreographer Robert Louis “Bob” Fosse’s career as a dancer took off in the early 1950s’ when he and his wife and dance partner Mary Ann Niles were spotted by the comedy duo Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis, as a result of which Fosse won a contract with MGM. In 1955, after appearing in small roles in a few of the studio’s pictures, Fosse moved into theatre where he choreographed The Pajama Game and Damn Yankees. He then went on to direct a string of Broadway hits, many of which starred his third wife, Gwen Verdon. In 1969, Fosse directed the screen version of his Broadway hit, Sweet Charity. It was to be the first of only five films that Fosse was to direct, but that was all he needed to establish his own unique style, enabling him to make hit musical movies in an era when the genre was dying on its feet.
The Films of Bob Fosse reviews every theatrical feature Fossedirected in an accessible, informative and often thought-provoking fashion. The author’s sincere hope is that each review will help both casual movie –watchers and film buffs alike to make informed decisions about which gems to make time for – and which to avoid…
The Films of Bob Fosse reviews every theatrical feature Fossedirected in an accessible, informative and often thought-provoking fashion. The author’s sincere hope is that each review will help both casual movie –watchers and film buffs alike to make informed decisions about which gems to make time for – and which to avoid…
