The set for the 15-minute "By a Waterfall" number in FOOTLIGHT PARADE ('33) featured an 80-by-40-foot swimming pool that took up an entire soundstage. Busby Berkeley had the pool lined with glass walls and a glass floor so he could shoot the swimmers from every possible angle. | Turner Classic Movies: TCM

11K views · 642 reactions | Celebrate the legacy of Busby Berkeley on his birthday with THE ESSENTIALS VOL. 2 author Jeremy Arnold as he discusses Berkeley’s unique directing style and iconic choreography. | Turner Classic Movies: TCM | Facebook

Berkeley William Enos (November 29, 1895 – March 14, 1976)known professionally as Busby Berkeley, was an American film director and musical choreographer. Berkeley devised elaborate musical production numbers that has often involved complex geometric patterns. His work used large numbers of showgirls and props as fantasy elements in kaleidoscopic on-screen performances. | Club Cranium

Busby Berkeley's style of kaleidoscopic choreography and geometric set pieces have enthralled generations of audiences. From Beyoncé to Harry Styles, artists continue to be inspired by Berkeley's unforgettable aesthetic. | Turner Classic Movies: TCM