The movie, The Band Wagon, is a classic musical with spectacular dance numbers and show-stopping songs.  The plot centers on a Hollywood song-and -dance man Tony Hunter who is persuaded by his friends Lester and Lily to star in a Broadway musical.  After some initial misgivings, he concedes and joins the show in New York only to find his doubts confirmed.  He is confronted by a ballerina with a temper and a jeaous and hostile choreographer and "pig-headed" producer-director.  To no ones surprise, the show flops but Tony does not give up.  Instead he raises money and takes over the production and makes it into a Broadway smash.  Starring Fred Astaire, Cyd Charise and Oscar Levant among others.  Full screen in color.  Released in 1953.  Runtime 113 minutes.