In 1950s Las Vegas, a gambling rancher and a ballerina discover that some people have luck at cards while others have luck at love.In 1950s Las Vegas, a gambling rancher and a ballerina discover that some people have luck at cards while others have luck at love.In 1950s Las Vegas, a gambling rancher and a ballerina discover that some people have luck at cards while others have luck at love.
- Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 1 win & 4 nominations total
George Chakiris
- Young Groom
- (as George Kerris)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaINSIDE JOKE: Shortly after Maria Corvier (Cyd Charisse) storms off, a man tells her assistant that he would like to meet her and is told that he is out of luck. The man is played by Tony Martin, Charisse's real-life husband.
- GoofsWhen Chuck Rodwell (Dan Dailey) drives to his ranch, he exits his car and opens the driveway gate. He drives into the ranch without closing the gate, but cattle are loose, which he drives past and would walk out the open gate to wander off.
This is not a Goof but simply shows that Rodwell is absent-minded, careless, or simply an inconsiderate jerk.
- Quotes
The Four Aces: [Opening Tune] Yippee-Yi, Yippee-Yay, Everyone's headin' for Nevada today. So here's an invitation from The Four Aces, Invitin' you to come onto the wide open spaces. If you wanna have fun, in the sun, out west, here's what we suggest: Meet Me In Las Vegas...
- Crazy creditsIntro: "In the early days of our country's history, the West was a place from which men took vast quantities of gold. Now - at last - they're bringing it all back."
- ConnectionsFeatured in MGM Parade: Episode #1.25 (1955)
- SoundtracksRehearsal Ballet
Music by Johnny Green
Choreographed by Eugene Loring
Danced by Cyd Charisse and Ensemble
Featured review
Modestly, very modestly, entertaining romance/musical is worth seeing only for Cyd ("Legs for Days") Charisse dancing at her best; and her acting is better than usually.
Plot has rancher Dan Dailey and ballet star Charisse fall for each other in Las Vegas. Charisse shows off her versatility in two dancing ballets, a burlesque bump and grind, an "Oklahoma"-esque cowboy dance, and in a "Frankie and Johnny" number as well-sung by Sammy Davis Jr.
The dance numbers were choreographed by one of Hollywood's all-time best choreographers, Hermes Pan, and they show off Charisse at her leggy best. The burleque number is a hoot and the second ballet is high camp.
Other musical numbers are by Jerry Calonna, Lena Horne and Frankie Lane. Dailey even does a song and dance with Japanese kid singer Mitsuko Sawamura (from "Tea House of the August Moon").
Watch carefully for brief cameos by Frank Sinatra, Pier Angeli, Debbie Reynolds and Peter Lorre (he's a blackjack player saying "Hit me"!). George Chakiris (credited as George Kerris) has a brief role too.
It looks like a lot of mid-50s casinos helped with the filming, so there are no Godfathers behind the scenes. Vegas appears positively plain compared to today's glitz.
If you're into this type of show you'll love it.
Plot has rancher Dan Dailey and ballet star Charisse fall for each other in Las Vegas. Charisse shows off her versatility in two dancing ballets, a burlesque bump and grind, an "Oklahoma"-esque cowboy dance, and in a "Frankie and Johnny" number as well-sung by Sammy Davis Jr.
The dance numbers were choreographed by one of Hollywood's all-time best choreographers, Hermes Pan, and they show off Charisse at her leggy best. The burleque number is a hoot and the second ballet is high camp.
Other musical numbers are by Jerry Calonna, Lena Horne and Frankie Lane. Dailey even does a song and dance with Japanese kid singer Mitsuko Sawamura (from "Tea House of the August Moon").
Watch carefully for brief cameos by Frank Sinatra, Pier Angeli, Debbie Reynolds and Peter Lorre (he's a blackjack player saying "Hit me"!). George Chakiris (credited as George Kerris) has a brief role too.
It looks like a lot of mid-50s casinos helped with the filming, so there are no Godfathers behind the scenes. Vegas appears positively plain compared to today's glitz.
If you're into this type of show you'll love it.
- johnedit-2
- May 12, 2000
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- Release date
- Country of origin
- Languages
- Also known as
- Viva Las Vegas
- Filming locations
- Sands Hotel - 3355 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA(where Maria has her ballet show)
- Production company
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
Box office
- Budget
- $2,495,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 52 minutes
- Aspect ratio
- 2.55: 1
- 2.35 : 1
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