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This is a comprehensive guide to over one hundred and fifty of Fred Astaire's solo and partnered dances compiled from his thirty-one Hollywood musical comedy films produced between 1933 and 1968, his four television specials and his television appearances on The Hollywood Palace and Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre which cover the period ...
Jul 15, 2017 · Learn about the famous dancing stars who partnered with Fred Astaire in classic Hollywood musicals, and how they were dressed by top costume designers. See photos and sketches of Ginger Rogers, Rita Hayworth, Judy Garland, Cyd Charisse and more.
Aug 5, 2015 · When Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers danced "The Missouri Waltz" on the set of The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle in 1939, it felt like a historic moment. After six years and nine films, the partnership of Astaire and Rogers seemed to be ending with this final, impossibly beautiful waltz.
Mar 28, 2022 · Fred Astaire, who worked with Rita Hayworth on two musicals, called her "a beautiful sight" and "a delightful partner". He admired her dancing skills, beauty, and charm, and said he wanted to have a big hit with her.
Learn about the life and career of Fred Astaire, an American dancer, actor, singer, and choreographer who starred in 31 musical films and won numerous awards. Discover his early years, his partnership with Ginger Rogers, his later roles, and his legacy in dance history.
Here among them was Astaire’s favorite dance partner, in his own words. What a treat to see her settle on stage for an informal chat with Jean Marc Casanave, the grandson of Astaire’s original dance studio business partner, Charles L. Casanave!
Nov 29, 2019 · The lesser known of the two big dance duets with Astaire in Holiday Inn. Not an epic narrative routine, just smooth.
Oct 17, 2015 · Learn about three of Fred Astaire's dancing co-stars who were born in October: Claire Luce, Rita Hayworth and Barrie Chase. Find out how they influenced his style, career and legacy as a dancer.
Learn about two of Fred Astaire's esteemed dance partners who have birthdays in January: George Burns and Joan Leslie. See clips of their performances with Astaire in "A Damsel in Distress" and "The Sky's The Limit".
Sep 8, 2016 · Watch a clip of Fred Astaire and Eleanor Powell's stunning dance performance in Broadway Melody of 1940. Learn why Astaire decided to stop working with Powell after this dance and how she...
