22 Best Dance Scenes

Film: WEST SIDE STORY

Director: Jerome Robbins, Robert Wise

Actors: Natalie Wood, Richard Beymer, Rita Moreno,

George Chakiris, Russ Tamblyn, Tucker Smith, Tony Mordente,

Jose De Vega, David Winters, Eliot Feld

Year: 1961

It's my pick for the second greatest movie musical of all time (you'll find out my top choice later). "West Side Story" is a masterpiece, with a beautiful story (an adaptation of "Romeo and Juliet"), a tremendous cast, amazing songs, and choreography that still holds strong today. This sequence is the first of two I've picked from this flick.

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Performance of the Day

Actor: RUSS TAMBLYN

Film: "West Side Story"

Character: Riff

Year: 1961

"West Side Story" is arguably one of the greatest movie musicals ever made. With perfect choreography, a great script, and a talented cast, it was a monster hit when it premiered. Russ Tamblyn, who played the leader of the Jets street gang, was especially terrific. He was passionate and gave Riff a sensitivity that he very much needed.

Family Ties

Amber Tamblyn is the daughter of veteran actor Russ Tamblyn.

***Amber is known for her work in "Joan of Arcadia", "127 Hours", "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants", and most recently "House M.D.". Russ is known for his roles in "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers", "Father of the Bride" (1950), "Peyton Place", and as 'Riff' in "West Side Story".