Black Tights (1-2-3-4 ou Les Collants noirs) 62 years old

It's sheer magic!

Black Tights

Lively scenes of Paris, all narrated by Maurice Chevalier, link together four dramatic ballet choreographies by Roland Petit: La Croqueuse de diamants (The Gold Digger), Cyrano de Bergerac, Deuil en 24 heures (A Merry Mourning), and Carmen.

Credits

Black Tights Cast

Name Character
Maurice Chevalier He was 73, 83 years old when he died as Who introduces
Moira Shearer She was 36, 80 years old when she died as Roxane
Cyd Charisse She was 39, 86 years old when she died as The Widow
Zizi Jeanmaire She was 37, now 100 years old as The Gold Digger / Carmen
Roland Petit He was 38, 87 years old when he died as Cyrano / The Suitor / Don José

Black Tights Crew

Name Department
Françoise Javet as Editor. She was 40 (now 102) years old Editing
Henri Alekan as Director of Photography. He was 53 (92) years old when He died Camera
Yves Saint-Laurent as Costume Design. He was 25 (71) years old when He died Costume & Make-Up
Roland Petit as Writer. He was 38 (87) years old when He died Writing
Black Tights poster
Black Tights (62 years)

It's sheer magic!

  • Release day: Tuesday, February 20, 1962
  • Runtime: 140 minutes