Black Tights (1961)

Maurice Chevalier as Himself / Narrator Died 1972 · Paris, France Maurice Auguste Chevalier (September 12, 1888 – January 1, 1972) was a French actor, cabaret singer and entertainer. He is perhaps best known for his signature songs, including "Livin' In The Sunlight...

Zizi Jeanmaire as The Gold Digger / Carmen Died 2020 · Paris, France Zizi Jeanmaire (born Renée Marcelle Jeanmaire; 29 April 1924 – 17 July 2020) was a French ballet dancer, actress and singer. She was the widow of renowned dancer and choreographer Roland Petit. She be...

Roland Petit as Cyrano / The Suitor / Don José Died 2011 · Villemonble, Seine-Saint-Denis, France Roland Petit (13 January 1924 – 10 July 2011) was a French ballet company director, choreographer and dancer. He trained at the Paris Opera Ballet school, and became well known for his creative ballet...

Moira Shearer as Roxane Died 2006 · Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland, UK Moira Shearer, Lady Kennedy (January 17, 1926 – January 31, 2006), was an internationally famous Scottish ballet dancer and actress. She is best known for her debut acting role in the 1948 film The Re...

Cyd Charisse as The Widow Died 2008 · Amarillo, Texas, USA Cyd Charisse (born Tula Ellice Finklea; March 8, 1922 – June 17, 2008) was an American dancer and actress. After recovering from polio as a child and studying ballet, Charisse entered films in the 194...