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The Three Graces
Scottish Ballet’s first-ever Digital Artist in Residence, Zachary Eastwood-Bloom, built on his visually sublime arsenal of digital artworks by working with three choreographers and composers to create Technology//Mythology//Allegory – a series of three new works – for the 2019 Digital Season. Beauty, artifice, voyeurism and the digital gaze are questioned in The Three Graces, a highly manipulated and multi-layered collaboration between Zachary Eastwood-Bloom and choreographer Madeline Squire.
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Plot Summary
A wealthy young socialite, Kitty Todd, finds herself entangled in a love triangle with two very different suitors: the dashing but irresponsible playboy Tommy Dooley and the more mature and respectable con man Jack Gordon. As her affections sway between them, Kitty navigates a world of wealth, deception, and romantic intrigue, all set against a backdrop of lavish production numbers.
Critical Reception
The Three Graces was met with a mixed to positive reception. While praised for its stunning Technicolor visuals and musical performances, some critics found the plot to be somewhat flimsy and predictable. Audiences, however, generally enjoyed the escapist fantasy and the star power of Lana Turner.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its vibrant Technicolor and lavish musical numbers.
Lana Turner's star presence and musical talents were a highlight.
Criticized by some for a predictable plot and underdeveloped characters.
Google audience: Audience reviews are generally favorable, with many appreciating the film's colorful spectacle and musical interludes. Some viewers found the story to be lightweight but enjoyed the classic Hollywood glamour.
Fun Fact
The film was originally intended as a vehicle for Judy Garland and was titled 'The Barkleys of Broadway' before being retooled with Lana Turner and a new title.
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