Forgotten Hollywood

Manny P. here…

“`Marge Champion is a dancer, choreographer, and actress. With her husband and partner, Gower, they formed a dynamic dance team. On Monday, she will reach her 100th birthday.

“`While in her teens, Marge was hired as a dance model at  Walt Disney Studios for their long-form animated films. Her movements were copied to enhance realism of the animated title character in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. She would model for characters in other animated movies: the Blue Fairy in Pinocchio, and the Dancing Hippo in Fantasia.

 SNOW WHITE                   MARGE CHAMPION

“`After marrying Gower Champion, they co-starred in a number of MGM musicals, including Showboat. In the summer of 1957, they starred in their own television series, The Marge and Gower Champion Show. Buddy Rich played a drummer named Cozy. In 1982, Marge made an appearance in the small screen adaptation of Fame.

“`Marge appeared in several stage musicals on Broadway as a performer. She also worked as a choreographer in a number of productions, including the initial run of Hello Dolly.

“`On Tuesday, she will reach the century mark. Many happy returns to Marge Champion.

Until next time>                               “never forget”

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