Fred and Lilly are a divorced pair of actors who are brought together by Cole Porter who has written a musical version of The Taming of the Shrew. Of course, the couple seem to act a great deal like the characters they play. A fight on the opening night threatens the production, as well as two thugs who have the mistaken idea that Fred owes their boss money and insist on staying next to him all night.
Starring:
Kathryn Grayson as Lilli Vanessi / 'Katherina (Kate)'
Howard Keel as Fred Graham / 'Petruchio'
Ann Miller as Lois Lane / 'Bianca'
Tommy Rall as Bill Calhoun / 'Lucentio'
Keenan Wynn as Lippy
James Whitmore as Slug
Bobby Van as 'Gremio'
Kurt Kasznar as 'Baptista'
Bob Fosse as 'Hortensio'
Ron Randell as Cole Porter
Michael Dugan as Stretcher bearer
Carol Haney as Specialty dancer
Jeanne Coyne as Specialty dancer
Studio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Filmed: 1953 - Released: 1953
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