Poster of You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story

You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story

Plot: Biographical portrait of one of Broadway's most brilliant songwriters. Told through the use of archival material and interviews with the rich and famous that knew him, this portrait concentrates on his career and his public life events
Release Date: Monday, July 23 1990
34 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Bobby ShortBobby Short
Bobby Short was
65 in You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
as 'Narrator'.
Mon, Sep 15 1924 –
Mon, Mar 21 2005
Portrait of Richard AdlerRichard Adler
Richard Adler was
>> in You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
as 'Self'.
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Portrait of Kitty CarlisleKitty Carlisle
Kitty Carlisle was
79 in You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
as 'Self'.
Sat, Sep 03 1910 –
Tue, Apr 17 2007
Portrait of Saul ChaplinSaul Chaplin
Saul Chaplin was
78 in You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
as 'Self'.
Mon, Feb 19 1912 –
Sat, Nov 15 1997
Portrait of Cyd CharisseCyd Charisse
Cyd Charisse was
69 in You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
as 'Self'.
Tue, Mar 08 1921 –
Mon, Jun 16 2008
Portrait of Alfred DrakeAlfred Drake
Alfred Drake was
75 in You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
as 'Self'.
Wed, Oct 07 1914 –
Sat, Jul 25 1992
Portrait of Douglas Fairbanks Jr.Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
Douglas Fairbanks Jr. was
80 in You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
as 'Self'.
Thu, Dec 09 1909 –
Sun, May 07 2000
Portrait of Michael FeinsteinMichael Feinstein
Michael Feinstein was
33 in You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
as 'Self'.
Fri, Sep 07 1956
Portrait of Ted FetterTed Fetter
Ted Fetter was
>> in You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
as 'Self'.
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Portrait of Brendan GillBrendan Gill
Brendan Gill was
>> in You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
as 'Self'.
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Portrait of Bob HopeBob Hope
Bob Hope was
87 in You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
as 'Self'.
Fri, May 29 1903 –
Sun, Jul 27 2003
Portrait of Jean HowardJean Howard
Jean Howard was
>> in You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
as 'Self'.
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Portrait of Garson KaninGarson Kanin
Garson Kanin was
77 in You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
as 'Self'.
Sun, Nov 24 1912 –
Sat, Mar 13 1999
Portrait of Lisa KirkLisa Kirk
Lisa Kirk was
65 in You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
as 'Self'.
Wed, Feb 25 1925 –
Sun, Nov 11 1990
Portrait of Gene KellyGene Kelly
Gene Kelly was
77 in You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
as 'Self'.
Fri, Aug 23 1912 –
Fri, Feb 02 1996
Portrait of Swifty LazarSwifty Lazar
Swifty Lazar was
>> in You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
as 'Self'.
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Portrait of Tony MartinTony Martin
Tony Martin was
76 in You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
as 'Self'.
Thu, Dec 25 1913 –
Fri, Jul 27 2012
Portrait of Johnny MathisJohnny Mathis
Johnny Mathis was
54 in You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
as 'Self'.
Mon, Sep 30 1935
Portrait of Patricia MorisonPatricia Morison
Patricia Morison was
75 in You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
as 'Self'.
Fri, Mar 19 1915 –
Sun, May 20 2018
Portrait of Janis PaigeJanis Paige
Janis Paige was
67 in You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
as 'Self'.
Sat, Sep 16 1922 –
Sun, Jun 02 2024
Portrait of Linda RonstadtLinda Ronstadt
Linda Ronstadt was
44 in You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
as 'Self'.
Mon, Jul 15 1946
Portrait of Arnold Saint SubberArnold Saint Subber
Arnold Saint Subber was
>> in You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
as 'Self'.
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Portrait of Alexis SmithAlexis Smith
Alexis Smith was
69 in You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jun 08 1921 –
Wed, Jun 09 1993
Portrait of Dionne WarwickDionne Warwick
Dionne Warwick was
49 in You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
as 'Self'.
Thu, Dec 12 1940
Portrait of Maurice ChevalierMaurice Chevalier
Maurice Chevalier would have been no older than
83 in You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, Sep 12 1888 –
Sat, Jan 01 1972
Portrait of Bing CrosbyBing Crosby
Bing Crosby would have been no older than
74 in You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sun, May 03 1903 –
Fri, Oct 14 1977
Portrait of Fred AstaireFred Astaire
Fred Astaire would have been no older than
88 in You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, May 10 1899 –
Mon, Jun 22 1987
Portrait of Judy GarlandJudy Garland
Judy Garland would have been no older than
47 in You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, Jun 10 1922 –
Sun, Jun 22 1969
Portrait of Cary GrantCary Grant
Cary Grant would have been no older than
82 in You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Mon, Jan 18 1904 –
Sat, Nov 29 1986
Portrait of Lena HorneLena Horne
Lena Horne was
73 in You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, Jun 30 1917 –
Sun, May 09 2010
Portrait of Shirley MacLaineShirley MacLaine
Shirley MacLaine was
56 in You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Apr 24 1934
Portrait of Mary MartinMary Martin
Mary Martin was
76 in You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Mon, Dec 01 1913 –
Sat, Nov 03 1990
Portrait of Ethel MermanEthel Merman
Ethel Merman would have been no older than
76 in You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Thu, Jan 16 1908 –
Wed, Feb 15 1984
Portrait of Robert H. Montgomery Jr.Robert H. Montgomery Jr.
Robert H. Montgomery Jr. was
>> in You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
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Portrait of Hermes PanHermes Pan
Hermes Pan was
80 in You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, Dec 11 1909 –
Wed, Sep 19 1990
Portrait of Cole PorterCole Porter
Cole Porter would have been no older than
73 in You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Jun 09 1891 –
Thu, Oct 15 1964
Portrait of Norma ShearerNorma Shearer
Norma Shearer would have been no older than
80 in You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sun, Aug 10 1902 –
Sun, Jun 12 1983
Portrait of Frank SinatraFrank Sinatra
Frank Sinatra was
74 in You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sun, Dec 12 1915 –
Thu, May 14 1998
Portrait of Maury YestonMaury Yeston
Maury Yeston was
44 in You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
as 'Self'.
Tue, Oct 23 1945

Crew

Portrait of Allan AlbertAllan Albert
Allan Albert was
>> in You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
as 'Director, Writer'
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Portrait of Kirk D'AmicoKirk D'Amico
Kirk D'Amico was
>> in You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
as 'Producer'
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Portrait of Vera AronowVera Aronow
Vera Aronow was
>> in You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
as 'Line Producer'
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Portrait of Elizabeth CotnoirElizabeth Cotnoir
Elizabeth Cotnoir was
>> in You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
as 'Co-Producer'
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Portrait of Susan LacySusan Lacy
Susan Lacy was
>> in You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
as 'Executive Producer'
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Portrait of Diane DufaltDiane Dufalt
Diane Dufalt was
>> in You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
as 'Associate Producer'
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Portrait of Harlene FreezerHarlene Freezer
Harlene Freezer was
>> in You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
as 'Coordinating Producer'
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Portrait of Margaret ReidMargaret Reid
Margaret Reid was
>> in You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
as 'Associate Producer'
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Portrait of Michael BianchiMichael Bianchi
Michael Bianchi was
>> in You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
as 'Editor'
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Portrait of Scott P. DonigerScott P. Doniger
Scott P. Doniger was
>> in You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
as 'Online Editor'
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Portrait of Don LenzerDon Lenzer
Don Lenzer was
>> in You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
as 'Camera Operator'
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Portrait of Sam Kerr LockhartSam Kerr Lockhart
Sam Kerr Lockhart was
>> in You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
as 'Business Affairs Coordinator'
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Portrait of Charles L. BarbeeCharles L. Barbee
Charles L. Barbee was
>> in You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
as 'Camera Operator'
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Portrait of Roger GrangeRoger Grange
Roger Grange was
>> in You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
as 'Camera Operator'
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