toward the end. The band leader in this scene is Ray Anthony. "Something's Gotta Give": Astaire was grateful to his friend Mercer for composing this now-famous standard, as he felt that the film lacked a strong popular song. Some commentators have detected a certain stiffness in Caron, especially in her upper body. "Nightmare Ballet": This is a solo routine for Caron frequently criticized for its content and length (12 minutes). "Dream": This is a short romantic routine for Astaire and Caron with dreamlike twirling motifs and, unusually for Astaire, a kiss. Awards and nominations The film was nominated by the American Film Institute for inclusion in these lists: 2002: AFI's 100 Years...100 Passions 2006: AFI's Greatest Movie Musicals Reception The Japanese filmmaker Akira Kurosawa cited Daddy Long Legs as one of his 100 favorite films. References Fred Astaire: Steps in Time, 1959, multiple reprints. John Mueller: Astaire Dancing – The Musical Films of Fred Astaire, Knopf 1985, External links 1955 films 1955 musical comedy films 1955 romantic comedy films American musical comedy films American romantic comedy films American romantic musical films Films about orphans Films based on American novels Films based on romance novels Films directed by Jean Negulesco Films scored by Cyril J. Mockridge Films scored by Alfred Newman Films set in Massachusetts Films set in New York City Films set in France 20th Century Fox films Films based on adaptations CinemaScope films 1950s English-language films 1950s American films