First day on the set of "Raintree County," MGM Studios, Culver City, California, 1957. CHRISTOPHER is on the right. The Washington Post has an interesting story about the film and efforts made to preserve and restore it.
The Spade Cooley Show was a live, local television variety show seen on KTLA-TV in Los Angeles. The show featured the John Castle Dancers and CHRISTOPHER was the lead dancer.
The classic film version of the beloved hit Broadway musical.
L to R: CHRISTOPHER, WILFRID HYDE-WHITE, MARJORIE BENNETT and
AUDREY HEPBURN.
Popular television series in the 1960s. That's former mouseketeer LYNN READY behind CHRISTOPHER.
The Hollywood Palace Show (hosted by DEAN MARTIN) on March 7, 1964. CHRISTOPHER dancing with BARRIE CHASE.
With CONNIE FRANCIS
In typical Hollywood practice, the costume CHRISTOPHER is wearing in this scene was originally worn in an earlier film. This costume was worn by JAMES MASON in the film "Prisoner of Zenda." And, not one alteration was needed - it fit perfectly!
CHRISTOPHER appeared in six episodes of this ABC TV series, set in the 'Old West.'
CHRISTOPHER appeared with Carol Channing in this one hour TV special.
One of the many films in which CHRISTOPHER appeared with ELVIS PRESLEY. Years later it became known to CHRISTOPHER that he was ELVIS'S favorite dancer.
On this film starring FRANKIE AVALON and ANNETTE FUNICELLO, CHRISTOPHER served as Choreographer under his given name, RONNIE RIORDAN.
CHRISTOPHER appeared in the party scene in this episode of the classic series.
This film starred ANN-MARGRET and LOUIS JOURDAN and included a night club dance scene featuring CHRISTOPHER.
Originally, CHRISTOPHER was hired to work on the choreography in this film. When the day came to shoot the pool party scene, one of the dancers didn't show up and CHRISTOPHER had to fill in at the last minute.
Once again, ELVIS PRESLEY called on CHRISTOPHER to work with him. This is the big dance number of the film.
CHRISTOPHER was cast as 'Duane' in this film. His performance was a big hit with audiences.
In this episode of the series, CHRISTOPHER appears as 'The Collector.'
CHRISTOPHER played the Call Center Supervisor in this NBC TV series.
In the episode 'Churched' from season 2 of the series, CHRISTOPHER played the role of 'The Deacon.'
From the long-running (2013-2021) series, CHRISTOPHER makes an appearance at a funeral.
CHRISTOPHER appears in a musical number in the popular ABC TV series.
Directed by VICTOR NELLI, JR.
CHRISTOPHER was a regular cast member of this hit NBC-TV series.
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