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Vera-Ellen (born Vera-Ellen Rohe; February 16, 1921 [citation needed] – August 30, 1981) was an American dancer, actress, and singer. She is remembered for her solo performances as well as her work with partners Fred Astaire , Gene Kelly , Danny Kaye , and Donald O'Connor .
Originally, Gloria Wood was going to do Vera-Ellen's singing until Clooney intervened on behalf of her friend." White Christmas also starred Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye . It was not possible to issue an "original soundtrack album" of the film, because Decca Records controlled the soundtrack rights, and Clooney was under exclusive contract with ...
The musical was adapted as a movie in 1953 and the song "It's a Lovely Day Today" was performed by Donald O'Connor and Vera-Ellen (dubbed by Carol Richards).
Three Little Words is a 1950 American musical film biography of the Tin Pan Alley songwriting partnership of Kalmar and Ruby. It stars Fred Astaire as lyricist Bert Kalmar and Red Skelton as composer Harry Ruby, along with Vera-Ellen and Arlene Dahl as their wives, with Debbie Reynolds in a small but notable role as singer Helen Kane and Gloria DeHaven as her own mother, Mrs. Carter DeHaven.
Vera Ellen wrote Ideal Home Noise to be an honest record of her difficulties with her physical and mental health (the song "Broadway Junction" describes suicidal ideation), balanced with “this part of you that really wants to push through, and really wants to see the best in everything and everyone, and in yourself”.
Known for singing hits such as "The Prayer" with Céline Dion and "Con te partirò," the Italian tenor caused a stir when his latest performance landed on Instagram on February 8.
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Happy Go Lovely is a 1951 British musical comedy film in Technicolor, directed by H. Bruce Humberstone and starring Vera-Ellen, David Niven, and Cesar Romero. The film was made and first released in the UK , and distributed in the US by RKO Radio Pictures in 1952.