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Marni Nixon

Monday, February 23, 2009
Marni Nixon

Marni Nixon was the singing voice behind Deborah Kerr's Anna in "The King and I," Natalie Wood’s Maria in "West Side Story" and Audrey Hepburn's Eliza in "My Fair Lady," yet she never received a screen credit. Film Forum is hosting a special tribute to her work and career.

Events:
An Everning with Marni Nixon
Monday, February 23, at 7:30 pm
Film Forum
209 West Houston Street
For more information and tickets, go to the Film Forum website.


Comments

  • [1] CJP from 11211 February 23, 2009 - 12:22PM

    Hooray! It's always nice to see Marni Nixon get a little credit for her work! I have fond memories of watching her Seattle-area children's show, Boomerang, as a kid!


  • [2] Mickey Bitsko from Downtown Manhattan February 23, 2009 - 01:18PM

    It's always grand to hear from such a truly talented lady. Break a leg, Marnie!


  • [3] Anita from brooklyn February 23, 2009 - 01:18PM

    You cant sing in Hindu as Marni just said. Hindu is a religion. Hindi is the language. On this post oscar slum dog sweep- lets hope people are more informed. Tell em Lenny.


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