[2] His career at the Ballet was interrupted by World War II, and he became a signalman for the Royal Navy, serving on HMS London for three to four years.
Petit's ballet Carmen was a popular hit that toured the United States, but the company became stranded in Seattle after the American presenter backed out from the production.
Howard Hughes took an interest in the company and offered to the dancers the opportunity to travel to Hollywood for a film version of Carmen.
[4] The movie was never completed, but Hall stayed on to dance in many well-known Hollywood musical films, including the “Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend” segment from Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.
Hall enjoyed a successful career as a dancer in Hollywood movies, Broadway musicals, television specials, and live touring shows with Betty Grable, Jane Russell, and Liberace.