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Busby Berkeley (1895 – 1976)

Biography, Career and aal his Movies

Busby Berkeley, born William Enos on November 29, 1895, in Los Angeles, California, was the son of stage actress Gertrude Berkeley.

He adopted his mother's last name for his professional career. Berkeley’s exposure to the theater from an early age influenced his future career in show business.

Career Beginnings: Berkeley served in World War I as a field artillery lieutenant, where he began choreographing military parades.

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After the war, he transitioned to Broadway, where his innovative choreography quickly made him a standout figure in the theater community.

Hollywood Success: Berkeley's big break in Hollywood came with Warner Bros.

in the early 1930s, where he revolutionized musical films with his elaborate and visually stunning dance numbers. His work on "42nd Street" in 1933 garnered significant acclaim and set the standard for musical choreography in cinema