The woman with the legs
CYD CHARISSE
Real Name: Tula Elise Finklea
Date of Birth: March 8, 1921
Claim(s) to Fame:
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She and Bette Grable are credited
with having the best legs in Hollywood.
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She is considered the most beutiful
dancer in Hollywood.
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She still models in New York City.
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Has been married to singer Tony Martin
for 52 years.
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Has her own excercise video.
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Was the famous "vamp" in the movie
"Singin' in the Rain".
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Was a favorite dancing partner of
the legends Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly.
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She and her husband wrote a book
together.
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M*G*M wanted her to play the female
lead opposite Cary Grant in the movie "North by Northwest", but the director,
Alfred Hitchcock, who preferred blondes chose Eve Marie Saint to play the
leading role.
LINKS:
The
Cyd Charisse Appreciation Page
Classic
Movies
Cyd Charisse
at the IMDb
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