
The movie Xanadu was released in theaters on this day 35 years ago. Aug 8 , 1980.
In this never before seen still from a screen test, we see Gene Kelly and a young cartoon stand in named Wilson T. Longtail rehearsing for "Whenever You're Away From Me" before Olivia Newton John was available for the filming.
Special thanks to
thefandox for capturing this moment.
The final version of this scene can be seen here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Vsfpw3qKKc
I was inspired by this scene from "Anchors Aweigh"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUIhu7_Hryg
Check out "Xanadu" sometime if you have not seen it before . It is a delightfully corny 80's musical about 2 guys who open a roller disco.
In this never before seen still from a screen test, we see Gene Kelly and a young cartoon stand in named Wilson T. Longtail rehearsing for "Whenever You're Away From Me" before Olivia Newton John was available for the filming.
Special thanks to

The final version of this scene can be seen here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Vsfpw3qKKc
I was inspired by this scene from "Anchors Aweigh"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUIhu7_Hryg
Check out "Xanadu" sometime if you have not seen it before . It is a delightfully corny 80's musical about 2 guys who open a roller disco.
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