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Tom and Ellen Bowen are a brother and sister dance act whose show closes in New York. Their agent books them in London for the same period as the Royal Wedding. They travel by ship where Ellen meets and becomes involved with Lord John Brindale. This causes her to miss a rehearsal. Tom (Astaire) uses the time to dance with a hat rack and gym equipment. Later Tom and Ellen attempt a graceful dance number as the ship rolls. Upon arrival Tom holds auditions and meets Anne. There is much indecision by the siblings about their romantic partners even though they are in-the-clouds. Tom dances on the walls and ceiling of his hotel room. All ends well in this light musical. By the way, there is a vaudeville-style dance number in their show that features slapstick. It's a hoot. Written by Paul Corr
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
23 March 1951 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Königliche Hochzeit See more »Filming Locations:
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA See more »Box Office
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$1,590,920 (estimated)Company Credits
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Music by Burton Lane
Lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner
Sung by Jane Powell
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The ship's rocking during "Open Your Eyes" was based on the Astaires' own dancing experience on a voyage to London in 1923. A boat-rocking device was used to create the film effect. See more »Goofs
In the opening scene, Fred Astaire is lounging on a throne, obviously bored. He yawns and covers his mouth with the front of his hand. Cut to the next shot and he's now covering his mouth with the back of his hand. See more »Soundtracks
THE HAPPIEST DAY OF MY LIFE(uncredited)
Music by Burton Lane
Lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner
Sung by Jane Powell
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After their act is broken up in New York, a brother/sister tap dance team (Fred Astaire and Jane Powell) travel to England and immediately fall in love with new acquaintances. Powell goes after royalty in the form of Peter Lawford and Astaire sets his eyes on Sarah Churchill. Which will win out in the end, their old dance routine or their new romantic interests? Pure Hollywood fluff here, but enjoyable for the time period nonetheless. One of the more under-rated musicals of the early-1950s. Astaire, getting up in years here, still shows amazing athleticism through the dance sequences. Not a bad time passer. 4 stars out of 5.