Rosalie is an American musical play first produced in 1928. It was later adapted as a musical film by MGM in 1937. The art of singing and dancing in a prepared fictional play has been a time-honored tradition ranging to the early days of civilization. ... 1928 (MCMXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... MGM logo Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer or MGM, is a large media company, involved primarily in the production and distribution of cinema and television programs. ... 1937 (MCMXXXVII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ...

The story tells of a princess from a faraway land who comes to America and falls in love with a West Point military cadet. The play starred Marilyn Miller as the princess and Frank Morgan as her father, King Fredrick. Music for the play was composed by George Gershwin and Sigmund Romberg with lyrics by Ira Gershwin and P.G. Wodehouse. Motto: E pluribus unum (1789 to 1956) (Latin: Out of Many, One) In God We Trust (1956 to present) Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington, D.C. Largest city New York City Official language(s) None at federal level; English de facto Government  â€¢ President  â€¢ Vice President Federal republic George... USMA redirects here, but this abbreviation can also mean U.S. Metric Association. ... Marilyn Miller born Mary Ellen Reynolds September 1, 1898 Evansville, Indiana died April 7, 1936 New York, New York. ... Frank Morgan as The Wizard of Oz. ... George Gershwin photograph by Edward Steichen in 1927. ... Sigmund Romberg (July 29, 1887 - November 9, 1951) was a composer best known for his operettas. ... George (left) and Ira Gershwin Ira Gershwin (born Israel Gershowitz) (December 6, 1896 - August 17, 1983) American lyricist, collaborator with, and brother of George Gershwin He is interred in the Westchester Hills Cemetery, Hastings-on-Hudson, New York. ... Called English literatures performing flea, P. G. Wodehouse, pictured in 1904, became famous for his complex plots, ingenious wordplay, and prolific output. ...

The 1937 film takes the original story, but replaces the original score with new songs by Cole Porter. MGM's top tap dancer, Eleanor Powell, was cast as the princess opposite Nelson Eddy as cadet Dick Thorpe. Morgan returned as King Fredrick. Also appearing in the film were Ray Bolger, Edna May Oliver, Ilona Massey, and Reginald Owen. Cole Albert Porter (June 9, 1891 – October 15, 1964) was an American composer and songwriter from Indiana. ... Eleanor Powell, left, in Broadway Melody of 1938. ... Nelson Eddy Nelson Ackerman Eddy (born June 29, 1901; died March 6, 1967) was an American singer and film actor. ... Bolger, circa early 1930s Ray Bolger (January 10, 1904 – January 15, 1987) was an American entertainer of stage and screen, best known for his portrayal of the Scarecrow in the 1939 MGM film The Wizard of Oz. ... Edna May Oliver (November 9, 1883 – November 9, 1942) was an American film actress. ...

In order to capitalize upon Powell's reknown as a dancer, the story was retooled to allow her several showcase musical numbers, the best-remembered of which involves her dancing on top of giant drum.

External links

• Rosalie at the Internet Movie Database