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Berkeley William Enos, (November 29, 1895 – March 14, 1976) [1] known professionally as Busby Berkeley, was an American film director and musical choreographer. Berkeley devised elaborate musical production numbers that often involved complex geometric patterns.
Busby Berkeley was a pioneer of musical film choreography, known for his elaborate and extravagant dance numbers. He worked for Warner Brothers, MGM and 20th Century-Fox, and directed stars like Judy Garland, Gene Kelly and Eleanor Powell.
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- Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Palm Springs, California, USA
Busby Berkeley (born November 29, 1895, Los Angeles, California, U.S.—died March 14, 1976, Palm Springs, California) was an American motion-picture director and choreographer who was noted for the elaborate dancing-girl extravaganzas that he created on film.
- Michael Barson
Jul 11, 2018 · His set pieces are legend, his showgirls are legion. Here’s your crash course in the master of Hollywood escapism: Busby Berkeley.
Busby Berkeley was one of the greatest choreographers of the US movie musical. He started his career in the US Army in 1918, as a lieutenant in the artillery conducting and directing parades.
- Additional Crew, Director, Music Department
- March 14, 1976
- November 29, 1895
Oct 28, 2019 · The best place to start – 42nd Street. Three films released in the same year illustrate the breadth of Berkeley’s vision, and the stylistic diversity in his work.
Roger Ebert talks to Busby Berkeley, the 1930s pioneer of the Hollywood musical, about his style and legacy. He praises his technical skill and creativity, but also criticizes his lack of innovation and imagination.
