Peter H. Hunt's 1972 film of "1776" becomes more impressive with each viewing - a most accomplished musical film. Sherman Edwards' score is at once literate and catchy, lending itself to two particularly wonderful choreographic triumphs by Onna White.The number: “The Lees of Old Virginia”
The composer: Sherman Edwards
The choreographer: Onna White
The singers-dancers: Ron Holgate, William Daniels and Howard DaSilva
The cinematographer: Harry Stradling Jr.
The editors: Florence Williamson and William H. Ziegler
The production designer: George Jenkins
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The number: “He Plays the Violin”The composer: Edwards
The choreographer: White
The singers-dancers: Blythe Danner, Daniels and DaSilva
Onna White was a genius and this movie doesn't get the recognition it deserves. Thanks for singling it out.
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