Cole Porter in Hollywood: Satin and Silk

This documentary short subject details the making of the 1957 MGM musical, "Silk Stockings". Hosted by its star Cyd Charisse, the film gives behind-the-scenes glimpses of how this film was made with interviews by musical director Andre Previn and supporting actress Janis Paige.

Cast

Cyd Charisse

as Self - Hostess

Fred Astaire

as Self (archive footage)

Janis Paige

as Self

André Previn

as Self

Cole Porter

as Self (archive footage)

Greta Garbo

as Self (archive footage)

Arthur Freed

as Self (archive footage)

Peter Lorre

as Self (archive footage)

Rouben Mamoulian

as Self (archive footage)

Barrie Chase

as Self

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