Marge Champion

Marge Champion

Born: September 2, 1919
Died: October 21, 2020
in Los Angeles, California, USA
Marjorie Celeste Champion (née Belcher; born September 2, 1919) was an American dancer and actress.

Movies for Marge Champion...

Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age
Title: Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age
Character: Self
Released: August 14, 2021
Type: Movie
Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age explores the world of Broadway from 1959 through the early 1980s as recounted by a diverse cast of Broadway stars who lived through it, creating a first-hand archive of personal backstage stories and memories. The new documentary is the long-awaited sequel to late filmmaker Rick McKay’s award-winning 2003 film Broadway: The Golden Age, continuing the saga into the '60s and '70s and spotlighting beloved classic Broadway shows including Once Upon a Mattress, Bye Bye Birdie, Barefoot in the Park, Pippin, A Chorus Line, Ain’t Misbehavin’, Chicago, and 42nd Street. Featuring a galaxy of stars including Alec Baldwin, Carol Burnett, Glenn Close, André De Shields, Jane Fonda, Robert Goulet, Liza Minnelli, Chita Rivera, Dick Van Dyke, Ben Vereen, and many more, the film also includes rare archival photos and never-before-seen footage both onstage and off.
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The Story of The Swimmer
Title: The Story of The Swimmer
Character: Self
Released: March 11, 2014
Type: Movie
A documentary about the making of the cult film The Swimmer (1968).
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Carol Channing: Larger Than Life
Title: Carol Channing: Larger Than Life
Character: Self
Released: January 20, 2012
Type: Movie
If Carol Channing didn't exist, no one could have made her up. One in a billion, Carol , at 89, remains an unstoppable, megawatt dynamo. Broadway diva extraordinaire is just the icing. Carol Channing hovered at the pinnacle of the entertainment world from the late-1950's through the 1960's and beyond, living life sensationally large. As Carol has observed, '...if you're lucky enough to have two hit shows, the world passes through your dressing room'. At 89, she remains irrepressible.
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Sing Your Song
Title: Sing Your Song
Character: Self
Released: January 13, 2012
Type: Movie
Most people know the lasting legacy of Harry Belafonte, the entertainer. This film unearths his significant contribution to and his leadership in the civil rights movement in America and to social justice globally.
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Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History
Title: Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History
Character: Self
Released: October 14, 2008
Type: Movie
The history of Hollywood musical movies, from the very beginning until the 21st century, hosted by Shirley Jones.
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Words and Music by Jerry Herman
Title: Words and Music by Jerry Herman
Character: Herself
Released: April 1, 2007
Type: Movie
WORDS AND MUSIC is the story of one of Broadway's iconic figures: the composer/lyricist of Hello, Dolly!, Mame and La Cage aux Folles. Jerry Herman and an all-star cast, chart his rise from 1950s off-Broadway through all of his smash hits. Featuring never-before-seen footage of original stage performances, and a score full of classic show tunes.
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Night of 100 Stars II
Title: Night of 100 Stars II
Character: Self
Released: March 10, 1985
Type: Movie
This special is the second "Night of 100 Stars" to benefit The Actors Fund of America. Edited from a seven-hour live entertainment marathon that was taped February 17, 1985, at New York's Radio City Music Hall, this sequel to the 1982 "Night of 100 Stars" special features 288 celebrities.
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That's Entertainment, Part II
Title: That's Entertainment, Part II
Character: (archive footage)
Released: May 16, 1976
Type: Movie
Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire present more golden moments from the MGM film library, this time including comedy and drama as well as classic musical numbers.
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The Cockeyed Cowboys of Calico County
Title: The Cockeyed Cowboys of Calico County
Character: Mrs. Bester
Released: April 1, 1970
Type: Movie
A simple-minded blacksmith named Charley, well loved by the townsfolk, saves for a year to send off for a mail-order bride.
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The Swimmer
Title: The Swimmer
Character: Peggy Forsburgh
Released: August 9, 1968
Type: Movie
Well-off ad man Ned Merrill is visiting a friend when he notices the abundance of backyard pools that populate their upscale suburb. Ned suddenly decides that he'd like to travel the eight miles back to his own home by simply swimming across every pool in town. Soon, Ned's journey becomes harrowing; at each house, he is somehow confronted with a reminder of his romantic, domestic and economic failures.
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The Party
Title: The Party
Character: Rosalind Dunphy
Released: April 4, 1968
Type: Movie
Hrundi V. Bakshi, an accident-prone actor from India, is accidentally put on the guest list for an upcoming party at the home of a Hollywood film producer. Unfortunately, from the moment he arrives, one thing after another goes wrong with compounding effect.
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Title: Tony Awards
Character: Self - Presenter
Released: April 1, 1956
Type: TV
The Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Theatre, more commonly known as a Tony Award, recognizes achievement in live Broadway theatre. The awards are presented by the American Theatre Wing and The Broadway League at an annual ceremony in New York City. The awards are given for Broadway productions and performances, and an award is given for regional theatre.
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Three for the Show
Title: Three for the Show
Character: Gwen Howard
Released: February 24, 1955
Type: Movie
This musical reworking of Too Many Husbands (1940), features Grable as a top singer and dancer who's been widowed by WW II. She marries her late husband's songwriting partner, Gower Champion, but the new marriage is thrown for a loop when Lemmon, her first husband, turns up very much alive and eager to see Grable.
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Jupiter's Darling
Title: Jupiter's Darling
Character: Meta
Released: February 18, 1955
Type: Movie
Rome is on the verge of being conquered by Hannibal. While Rome's ruler, Fabius Maximus, plots a defense against Hannibal's armies, Fabius' fiancée, Amytis, is curious about the fearless conqueror. Amytis travels to Hannibal's camp just to get a look at him, but she ends up being captured. However, she is instantly smitten by the Carthaginian commander, so she tries to shift his attentions away from Rome -- and to her instead.
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Give a Girl a Break
Title: Give a Girl a Break
Character: Madelyn Corlane
Released: November 13, 1953
Type: Movie
When the temperamental star of a new Broadway musical revue in rehearsals walks out, director and choreographer Ted Sturgis suggests casting an unknown for the role. When it is announced in the newspapers, throngs of hopefuls show up. The revue's musical composer, Leo Belney, champions ballerina Joanna Moss, while gofer Bob Dowdy is enchanted by novice Suzy Doolittle. Then producer Felix Jordan persuades Ted's former dance partner, Madelyn Corlan, to come out of retirement to try out, much to Ted's great discomfort.
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Everything I Have Is Yours
Title: Everything I Have Is Yours
Character: Pamela Hubbard
Released: October 31, 1952
Type: Movie
A husband and wife act are hoping to find success on Broadway.
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Lovely to Look At
Title: Lovely to Look At
Character: Clarisse
Released: May 29, 1952
Type: Movie
Three broke Broadway producers are desperately looking for backers for a new show. When they are about to give up, one of them discovers that they are an heir to a Parisian dress salon. Off to Paris they go!
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Show Boat
Title: Show Boat
Character: Ellie May Shipley
Released: July 19, 1951
Type: Movie
A dashing Mississippi river gambler wins the affections of the daughter of the owner of the Show Boat.
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Mr. Music
Title: Mr. Music
Character: Marge Champion
Released: December 8, 1950
Type: Movie
A golf-crazy songwriter tries to avoid the long, solitary hours of concentration needed to produce a hit musical. His producer and his secretary conspire to get him back on track.
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Title: What's My Line?
Character: Self - Mystery Guest
Released: February 2, 1950
Type: TV
Four panelists must determine guests' occupations - and, in the case of famous guests, while blindfolded, their identity - by asking only "yes" or "no" questions.
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Title: The Ed Sullivan Show
Character: Self
Released: June 20, 1948
Type: TV
The Ed Sullivan Show is an American TV variety show that originally ran on CBS from Sunday June 20, 1948 to Sunday June 6, 1971, and was hosted by New York entertainment columnist Ed Sullivan. It was replaced in September 1971 by the CBS Sunday Night Movie, which ran only one season and was eventually replaced by other shows. In 2002, The Ed Sullivan Show was ranked #15 on TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time.
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All Women Have Secrets
Title: All Women Have Secrets
Character: Marion
Released: December 15, 1939
Type: Movie
When they decide they might as well be penniless husbands and wives as penniless campus sweethearts, three couples at a Midwestern university, against the advice of their friends, get married. Joe and Susie Tucker prove that two can live as cheap as one by setting up housekeeping in a trailer, and working at whatever odd jobs turn up.
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What a Life
Title: What a Life
Character: Student in Doorway at Dance
Released: October 5, 1939
Type: Movie
Jackie Cooper stars in this first film in the wholesome "Henry Aldrich" series of teen comedies.
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Sorority House
Title: Sorority House
Character: Coed
Released: May 5, 1939
Type: Movie
A young girl begins to wonder if she really fits into the upper-class sorority she's trying to join.
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The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
Title: The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
Character: Irene's Girlfriend (uncredited)
Released: March 29, 1939
Type: Movie
In 1911, minor stage comic, Vernon Castle meets the stage-struck Irene Foote. A few misadventures later, they marry and then abandon comedy to attempt a dancing career together. While they're performing in Paris, an agent sees them rehearse and starts them on their brilliant career as the world's foremost ballroom dancers. However, at the height of their fame, World War I begins.
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Honor of the West
Title: Honor of the West
Character: Diane Allen (as Marjorie Bell)
Released: January 13, 1939
Type: Movie
Sheriff Bob Bartlett is called away from the rodeo to apprehend cattle rustlers.
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Delinquent Parents
Title: Delinquent Parents
Character: Dancer
Released: July 15, 1938
Type: Movie
A woman is forced to keep her marriage and past indiscretions a secret from those she loves.
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Keep Dancing
Title: Keep Dancing
Character: Herself
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
After celebrated careers , legendary dancers Marge Champion and Donald Saddler became friends while performing together in the Broadway Show Follies (2001) . When the show closed, they decided to rent a private studio together where they have been choreographing and rehearsing original dances ever since. They are both 90 years old. KEEP DANCING seamlessly blends 9 decades of archival film and photographs with present day footage to tell a story through dance of the passing of time and the process of aging.