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Royal Wedding (1951)

Director: Stanley Donen
Actors: Fred Astaire, Jane Powell, Peter Lawford, Keenan Wynn
Runtime: 93 min.

Tom (Fred Astaire) and Ellen Bowen (Jane Powell) sail to London in hopes of reestablishing their dance show, after their brother-sister act in New York is shut down. While both siblings become romantically involved with other travelers, they have bigger problems to worry about as Ellen skips out on a rehearsal. This musical captures the joy and excitement of manning a two-person dance act while exploring the wonders of an unfamiliar city, during the time of the Royal Wedding.

Trivia: The movie was nominated for the Best Music Academy Award