
American dancer and choreographer Hermes Pan recalls his life and work as he relives the glorious history of the Hollywood musical.



American dancer and choreographer Hermes Pan recalls his life and work as he relives the glorious history of the Hollywood musical.
1990-01-01
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A film about choreographer Hermes Pan
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