
A Parisian nightclub owner known for her performances of the can-can attracts the ire of a self-righteous judge. He hatches a plot to photograph her in the act but ends up falling for her — much to the chagrin of her lawyer boyfriend.
Directed by Walter Lang, Can-Can leans on a strong ensemble — Frank Sinatra, Shirley MacLaine, Maurice Chevalier — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about music titles of 1960.
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