opera,musical,ballet

Black Tights (1961)

Poster for Black Tights

It's sheer magic!

Lively scenes of Paris, all narrated by Maurice Chevalier, link together four dramatic ballet choreographies by Roland Petit: La Croqueuse de diamants (The Gold Digger), Cyrano de Bergerac, Deuil en 24 heures (A Merry Mourning), and Carmen.

Cast & Crew

Director
Terence Young
  • Profile picture of Maurice Chevalier
    Himself / Narrator Maurice Chevalier
  • Profile picture of Zizi Jeanmaire
    The Gold Digger / Carmen Zizi Jeanmaire
  • Profile picture of Roland Petit
    Cyrano / The Suitor / Don José Roland Petit
  • Profile picture of Moira Shearer
    Roxane Moira Shearer
  • Profile picture of Cyd Charisse
    The Widow Cyd Charisse

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Keywords

  • opera
  • musical
  • ballet