Marge Champion

Acting

Marge Champion

Born September 2, 1919 · Los Angeles, California, USA

Died October 21, 2020 · aged 101

Marjorie Celeste Champion (née Belcher; September 2, 1919 – October 21, 2020) was an American dancer and actress, best known for her roles in The Swimmer and The Party (both 1968).

Known For

IkeIke · 1979
Ike
6.81979
MovieDramaHistory
Eisenhower the military man is the focus of this mini-series, his relationships with the other wartime leaders, and, very discreetly, his personal relationship with his driver, Kay Summersby.
The PartyThe Party · 1968
The Party
7.31968
MovieComedy
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.
The SwimmerThe Swimmer · 1968
The Swimmer
7.41968
MovieDrama
A man spends a summer day swimming home via all the pools in his quiet suburban neighborhood.
Show BoatShow Boat · 1951
Show Boat
6.21951
MovieRomanceDrama
A dashing Mississippi river gambler wins the affections of the daughter of the owner of the Show Boat.
The Day of the LocustThe Day of the Locust · 1975
The Day of the Locust
6.41975
MovieDrama
Hollywood, 1930s. Tod Hackett, a young painter who tries to make his way as an art director in the lurid world of film industry, gets infatuated with his neighbor Faye Greener, an aspiring actress who prefers the life that Homer Simpson, a lone accountant, can offer her.
That's Entertainment, Part IIThat's Entertainment, Part II · 1976
That's Entertainment, Part II
7.01976
MovieDocumentaryMusic
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.
The Story of Vernon and Irene CastleThe Story of Vernon and Irene Castle · 1939
The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
7.01939
MovieMusicRomance
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.
Give a Girl a BreakGive a Girl a Break · 1953
Give a Girl a Break
5.41953
MovieMusicComedy
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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