I am glad at this late date to see the original de Mille choreography. I know the movie's dances were based on these; it's good to see where they came from, though.
1943 Oklahoma. Where are the original landowners, the Native Americans, in this struggle? Sadly nowhere on stage. It is a treat, however, to see how much deMille loves dancing , and her joyous, thoughtful choreography, in spite of the story's racist historical exclusion.
I am glad at this late date to see the original de Mille choreography. I know the movie's dances were based on these; it's good to see where they came from, though.
1943 Oklahoma. Where are the original landowners, the Native Americans, in this struggle? Sadly nowhere on stage. It is a treat, however, to see how much deMille loves dancing , and her joyous, thoughtful choreography, in spite of the story's racist historical exclusion.