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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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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.
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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. After the World War I cease-fire he was ordered to stage camp shows for the soldiers.
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- March 14, 1976
- November 29, 1895
Apr 10, 2017 · #WarnerArchive #WarnerBros The Musical Magic of Busby Berkeley | Watch His Best on Warner Archive! There's one name that comes to mind when you think of extr...
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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.
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Oct 28, 2019 · At first glance, legendary director and choreographer Busby Berkeley’s filmography might seem daunting: in his golden years between 1933-35, for example, his name was attached to no fewer than 14 pictures. But the effort is well worth it.
