Robert appeared in over 40 films during his career, starting as an extra and
dancer before progressing to star status. We hope the “Movie” pages will give
you a great insight into his experience and growth in the movie business with
interesting information on each of his movies.
The Actress
Release Date: 25th Sept 1953
Role: Dancer
The Actress was based upon the story of Ruth Gordon who as a teenager who
wanted to be an actress. Star of this musical comedy was Spencer Tracy.
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
Release Date: 4th November 1953
Role: Extra
In this Howard Hawks musical Robert has the pleasure of working with 2 of the
biggest stars of the time. Jane Russell and Marilyn Monroe.
Robert is featured in a couple of numbers including the famous “Diamonds Are A Girl’s
Best Friend”
Robert’s dad was also in the chorus line for this movie.
Calamity Jane
Release Date: 9th Oct 1953
Role: Dancer
While this was far from being a big break it certainly as a very nice extra role giving
Robert centre stage when he plays the part of a young man presenting flowers to Gale
Robbins after she performs the song “It’s Harry I’m Going To Marry”
The Affairs Of Dobie Gillis
Release Date: 23rd November 1953
Role: Extra
In this romantic musical comedy starring Debbie Reynolds and Bobby Van
Robert is able to display both his acting and dancing skills as a one of the sock-
hop dancer and soda shop customer. Also in the movie as an extra is Robert’s
friend and Laramie co-star John Smith.
The Affairs Of Dobie Gillis was Robert’s final moviw appearance before being
drafted into the army.
One of Robert’s
scenes, this one
in the Soda
Shop
Meet Me In Las Vegas
Release Date: 9th March 1956
Role: Dancer
Robert returned to the movies, following his stint in the army, going back to
his dancing roots. And what a movie to come back in. Meet Me In Las Vegas
is an all star musical starring Dan Dailey and Cyd Charisse. Below is a great
clip where Robert is clearly visible as one of the dancers in the chorus line.
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