29 Apr 2009
Sister Smile
A biography of the Belgian nun Jeannine Deckers, who became a popular singer in the early 1960s and struggled with the contradiction between the church and her true self.
Gypsy
All The Heart and Happiness of The Broadway Play
Rose Hovick lives to see her daughter June succeed on Broadway by way of vaudeville. When June marries and leaves, Rose turns her hope and attention to her elder, less obviously talented, daughter Louise. However, having her headlining as a stripper at Minsky's Burlesque is not what she initially has in mind.
Top Billed Cast
Rosalind Russell Rose Hovick
Natalie Wood Louise Hovick/Gypsy Rose Lee
Karl Malden Herbie Sommers
Paul Wallace Tulsa
Betty Bruce Tessie Tura
Parley Baer Mr. Kringelein
Harry Shannon Grandpa
Morgan Brittany 'Baby' June Hovick
Ann Jillian 'Dainty' June Havoc
Diane Pace 'Baby' Louise Hovick
Faith Dane Miss Mazeppa
Roxanne Arlen Miss Electra
Jean Willes Miss Cratchitt
Ben Lessey Mr. Goldstone
George Petrie George
Guy Raymond Pastey
Louis Quinn Cigar
Trudi Ames Scottish Girl in Uncle Jocko Scene (uncredited)
Renee Aubry Hollywood Blonde (uncredited)
Walter Bacon Audience Member (uncredited)
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