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The Long, Long Trailer

film by Minnelli [1954]
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The Long, Long Trailer (1954) is a comedy film directed by Vincente Minnelli, known for his sophisticated filmed musicals. This movie was a significant commercial success for Minnelli, though it marked a departure from his previous artistic achievements.12

The film stars television personalities Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, who were on a break from their popular show I Love Lucy. Ball and Arnaz play a married couple who embark on a cross-country journey in their 40-foot trailer, with the film centering on the comedic situations that arise from their travels.2

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  1. Vincente Minnelli
  2. Vincente Minnelli - Films of the early 1950s: Father of the Bride , An American in Paris , and The Bad and the Beautiful

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