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Charles Walters

American film director and choreographer (1911-1982)

Charles Walters was an American dancer, choreographer and film director who became best known for his work on MGM musicals. He appeared on Broadway as a dancer in the 1930s, then worked as a dance director at MGM. His notable directing credits include Easter Parade, Lili, High Society and The Unsinkable Molly Brown.

Charles Walters appears in 8 films in The Rerun, from 1945 to 1964. That includes 8 titles as director. Most of that work is in musical, comedy and romance. Frequent collaborators in The Rerun: Clinton Sundberg (3), Fred Astaire (3), Vincente Minnelli (2), Leslie Caron (2), Louis Calhern (2).

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When was Charles Walters born?
Charles Walters was born on 17 November 1911.

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