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As usual, Astaire adapted his choreography to the particular strengths of his partner, in this case ballet.

Roland Petit designed the much-maligned "Nightmare Ballet" number. As his first film in Cinemascope widescreen–which he was to parody later in the "Stereophonic Sound" number from Silk Stockings (1957)–Daddy Long legs provided Astaire the opportunity to explore the additional space available, with the help of his assistant choreographer Dave Robel. Key songs/dance routines Īstaire had previously attempted to integrate ballet into his dance routines in Shall We Dance (1937). Although replacements were sought for Astaire's role as too much money had already been spent on the production, he resumed and completed the film. She died in September, putting Astaire in a state of grief and stalling his work on the film. Production was halted in July 1954, as Astaire's wife Phyllis became ill from lung cancer. Caron was then loaned to Fox by MGM, with whom Caron was still under contract. While Zanuck still envisioned Gaynor for the main female role, Astaire insisted on casting actress and dancer Leslie Caron. The project would not be realized until Zanuck met Fred Astaire and was inspired to make Daddy Long Legs a musical film. Zanuck envisioned a remake, this time seeking to star singer-actress Mitzi Gaynor. Percival Vivian as Professor (uncredited)Ģ0th Century Fox bought the rights to Jean Webster's original Daddy Long Legs in 1931, releasing two versions of the film, one starring Janet Gaynor and one with Shirley Temple.Olan Soule as Assistant Manager (uncredited).Ray Anthony as Himself (as Ray Anthony and His Orchestra).Larry Keating as Ambassador Alexander Williamson.Despite their wide age difference, they fall in love. Several years later, he visits her at school, still concealing his identity. She writes letters to her mysterious benefactor, whom she calls Daddy Long Legs (based on her fellow orphans' description of his shadow), but he never writes back. He anonymously pays for her education at a New England college. Wealthy American Jervis Pendleton III has a chance encounter at a French orphanage with cheerful 18-year-old resident Julie Andre.