Choreographer Alex Romero created Jailhouse Rock; the iconic Elvis Presley production number; but never received screen credit for his contribution. This book tells his story. The son of a Mexican general; Romero escaped the Mexican Revolution; joined his familyrsquo;s vaudeville dance act and became a dancer in Hollywood. Part of Jack Colersquo;s exclusive Columbia dance troupe; he was eventually hired as a staff assistant at MGM; where he worked on Take Me Out to the Ballgame; American in Paris; Seven Brides for Seven Brothers; and On the Town; among many others. When Romero transitioned into full-time choreography; he created the dances for numerous films; including Love Me or Leave Me; Irsquo;ll Cry Tomorrow; tom thumb; Whatever Happened to Baby Jane; and three additional movies for Elvis. Known for his inventive style and creative use of props; Romero was instrumental in bringing rock and roll to the screen. This biography includes first-person accounts of his collaborations with Gene Kelly; Fred Astaire; Judy Garland; Frank Sinatra; and others.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Well Written and Well ResearchedBy Femme VerdeThis book is for ANYone interested in burlesque; stripping; performance and performance art; womens sexuality; womens empowerment; women and politics; the politics of sexuality; and feminism.Read the free pages; youll get a true sense of the book.7 of 14 people found the following review helpful. An academic treatment of ancient artBy W. ChernishThe topic is hot; the title tempting; and the text somewhat dense. Author takes an in-depth academic look at the art of burlesque with lots of facts and little tittilation. Interesting read for the socialogically- or psychologically-interested.