| Moulin Rouge | |
|---|---|
 Poster for Moulin Rouge (1952). | |
| Format | film |
| Creator(s) | John Huston |
| Company | United Artists |
| Date released | 23 December 1952 |
| Genres | drama |
| Country of origin | UK |
Moulin Rouge (1952) is a film set in Paris in the late nineteenth century, following artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec in the city's bohemian sub-culture in and around the burlesque palace, the Moulin Rouge. The movie was directed by John Huston and released by United Artists. It is based on the novel Moulin Rouge (1950) by Pierre La Mure.
In the film, José Ferrer plays both Henri and his father, the Comte Alphonse de Toulouse-Lautrec. To transform Ferrer into Lautrec required the use of platforms and concealed pits as well as special camera angles, makeup and costumes. Short body doubles were also used and, in addition, Ferrer used a set of knee-pads of his own design which allowed him to walk on his knees with his lower legs strapped to his upper body (an experience which must no doubt have been painful). He received high praise not only for his performance, but for his willingness to have his legs strapped in such a manner simply to play a role.
- Taken from the Wikipedia article on Moulin Rouge.