The Man Who Made the Jailhouse Rock: Alex Romero, Hollywood Choreographer
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| Rating | : | 4.13 (649 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0786475943 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 220 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-01-16 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Choreographer Alex Romero created Jailhouse Rock, the iconic Elvis Presley production number, but never received screen credit for his contribution. The son of a Mexican general, Romero escaped the Mexican Revolution, joined his family's vaudeville dance act and became a dancer in Hollywood. This book tells his story. When Romero transitioned into full-time choreography, he created the dances for numerous films, including Love Me or Leave Me, I'll Cry Tomorrow, tom thumb, Whatever Happened to Baby Jane, and three additional movies for Elvis. Part of Jack Cole'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, a
Definitely a MUST for any Musical Theater/Movie lover! I absolutely the personal way in which Mr. Knowles tells Mr. Romero's story, or should I say stories! This was an enjoyable and "easy" read. Easy in that it was captivating, as if I was there and part of this wonderful history! Definitely a MUST for any Musical Theater/Movie lover!. Mark Knowles said Inside Stories from the Golden Age of Hollywood. As the author of this book, I was hesitant to write a review of it myself, however, I have have been receiving letters, cards, and phone calls from Alex Romero's family and friends and wanted to share just a few quotes from them.His nephew John said, "the pictures alone are magnificent. And the copy is strong, enlighteni. "An unsung Hollywood Dance Hero" according to Larry Billman. Alex Romero was one of the last of the Hollywood Studio staff choreographers who never received the attention or success he deserved. As if his life story is not remarkable enough, his talents were well known and used by Fred Astaire, Gene Kelly, Jack Cole, Hermes Pan and his credits range from spending time with stars l
. About the Author Mark Knowles, choreographer of more than 300 theatrical productions, is on the faculty of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Los Angeles, California
. Mark Knowles, choreographer of more than 300 theatrical productions, is on the faculty of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Los Angeles, California