What is the year of the event which occured first, Carnival! was produced, or Gower Champion was born?
Carnival! Carnival! is a musical, originally produced by David Merrick on Broadway in 1961, with the book by Michael Stewart and music and lyrics by Bob Merrill. The musical is based on the 1953 film "Lili". The show's title originally used an exclamation point; it was eventually dropped during the show's run, as director Gower Champion felt it gave the wrong impression, saying, "It's not a blockbuster. It's a gentle show."
Carnival (1931 film) Carnival is a 1931 British drama film directed by Herbert Wilcox and produced by his British & Dominions Film Corporation, starring Matheson Lang, Joseph Schildkraut, Kay Hammond and Chili Bouchier. During a performance of "Othello" a jealous actor attempts to strangle his wife who he believes has committed adultery. It was a remake of the 1921 film "Carnival". The French musician Alfred Rode appears with his band.