Betty Comden and Adolph Green, the legendary musical-comedy writing team, departed from form to deal in straight comedy in Warner Bros.'s AUNTIE MAME ('58). Their musical-comedy credits include SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN ('52) and THE BAND WAGON ('53). | Turner Classic Movies: TCM

Rita Hayworth's show-stopping performance of "Put the Blame on Mame" from GILDA ('46) remains one of cinema's most alluring musical numbers. While Hayworth brought her own sensuality to the role, choreographer Jack Cole orchestrated her seemingly effortless dance routine. Inspired by the abrupt style of emerging modern art, Cole incorporated angular thrusts with fluid gestures to compliment her character's bold stage presence. Cole later reflected, "I must say of all the things I ever did for mo