Paul Godkin

Born: 1914-12-28

Paul Godkin's training as a dancer began at the age of seven in his hometown of Beaumont, Texas. He toured Europe and the United States with the "Ballet Russe", as a soloist in Ballet Theater and as a concert performer. During World War Two, he served with the U.S. Navy for three and one-half years. His first professional choreographic effort, in 1948, served also to introduce him to Michael Todd, in "Willie the Weeper" ballet, arranged for ANTA's "Ballet Ballads.", which had been commissioned by Mr. Todd. In 1951, he arranged the dances for in international revue in Paris which starred Colette Marchand and Maurice Chevalier.


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Living in a Big Way

as Ballet Dancer
Released: 1947-06-10

A World War II pilot (Gene Kelly) comes home to a bride (Marie McDonald) who, spoiled by her...

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Kathleen

as Solo Dancer (uncredited)
Released: 1941-12-18

Kathleen is a twelve-year-old who lives in a big house with a nanny, a butler, maids, no mother...

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The Chocolate Soldier

as Performer in Gypsy Cafe Sequence
Released: 1941-11-01

Maria and Karl Lang are the singing duo of Vienna. Maria is very flirtatious and Karl very...

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