The West Side Waltz Directed by Ernest Thompson (1995) Margaret keeps her neighbours at a distance and avoids contact except with Cara. She enjoys her company just for making music since Cara plays the violin accompanying Margaret at the piano. Because of her arthritis she accepts the housemaid Robin who wants to become an actress. With this naive pretty girl her life gets suddently really exciting and she makes a lot of new friends. It's interesting that a made for TV movie features 4 Oscars winners in Shirley MacLaine, Liza Minnelli, Kathy Bates and director Ernest Thompson. Cast: Shirley MacLaine, Liza Minnelli, Jennifer Grey, August Schellenberg, Richard Gilliland, Kathy Bates. Props and Wardrobe This pink sweater and plaid shorts were worn in several scenes by Liza Minnelli in the movie "The West Side Waltz". [Norma's Jeans COA] Liza's pink sweater and plaid shorts. Liza Minnelli Liza in a scene from the movie. Liza Minnelli