254 pages Edited by Tony Thomas Foreword by Fred Astaire 28 x 21.6 cm Language: French Paperback Publisher: Henri Veyrier 1976
From the slatted back alleys of working-class Pittsburgh to the shimmering stages of Hollywood, Gene Kelly rewrote the rules of dance and screen. In this richly illustrated biography, Tony Thomas traces how Kelly fused athleticism and charm to break down the boundaries between performer and audience, redefining what a musical star could be. He takes us into the MGM backlots where daylight rehearsals yielded movie magic and into the quiet moments when ambition met vulnerability. With clarity and depth, Thomas uncovers the making of a legend who spun in circles and tapped his way into cinematic history. More than a tribute to dance and song, this book reveals the passion, discipline and daring that made Gene Kelly a beacon of the golden age and beyond.
