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      • Carousel is a 1956 American drama fantasy musical film based on the 1945 Rodgers and Hammerstein stage musical of the same name, which in turn was based on Ferenc Molnár 's 1909 non-musical play Liliom.
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  2. Carousel is a 1956 American drama fantasy musical film based on the 1945 Rodgers and Hammerstein stage musical of the same name, which in turn was based on Ferenc Molnár's 1909 non-musical play Liliom.

  3. Dec 20, 2023 · In this article, we will delve into 44 fascinating facts about Carousel, from behind-the-scenes trivia to interesting tidbits about the making of the film. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or simply curious about movie history, prepare to be enchanted as we explore the magical world of Carousel.

  4. In May 1873, a bustling carnival enlivens a small fishing village on the rocky New England coastline. In a silent prologue (“The Carousel Waltz”), Billy Bigelow, a carousel barker, meets Julie Jordan, who is there with her friend Carrie Pipperidge.

  5. Based on the lauded Rodgers and Hammerstein stage musical, this film follows the romance of Billy Bigelow (Gordon MacRae), a charming carousel barker, and Julie Jordan (Shirley Jones), a pretty...

    • (7)
    • Gordon Macrae
    • Henry King
    • Musical
  6. Carousel: Directed by Henry King. With Gordon MacRae, Shirley Jones, Cameron Mitchell, Barbara Ruick. Fifteen years after his death, a carousel barker is granted permission to return to Earth for one day to make amends to his widow and their daughter.

    • (6.9K)
    • Drama, Fantasy, Musical
    • Henry King
    • 1956-02-16
  7. The musical "Carousel" was adapted from Ferenc Molnar 's 1909 play "Liliom". Instead of the original Budapest setting of Molnar's play, Richard Rodgers (music) and Oscar Hammerstein II (book and lyrics) transformed the story's location to a New England fishing village.

  8. Overview. Billy Bigelow has been dead for 15 years. Now outside the pearly gates, he long ago waived his right to go back to Earth for a day. He has heard that there is a problem with his family: namely with his wife Julie Bigelow, née Jordan, and his child he hasn't met.