Edna May Oliver, Etienne Girardot, Fred Astaire
In a musical tribute to the legendary ballroom dancers Vernon and Irene Castle, Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers portray the married couple that introduced Paris to the American ragtime style in the ear...( read more
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DVD Release Date: October 24, 2006
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March 20, 2009And they are gone: ay, ages long ago
These lovers fled away into the storm.These lines, the opening of the final stanza of John Keats' The Eve of St. Agnes, come to mind as the long run of Ginger and Fred comes to an end. It's their escape into the realm of legend.
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October 25, 2008Personally I think this film is one of the most romantic and beautiful Fred and Ginger ever made together. I don't think it should be viewed as a musical, as this seems to be the reason a lot of people find fault with the film. It is more of a drama, and based on a true story whi...( read more)
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August 28, 2008Different from other Fred & Ginger movies in being a bio and probably not too factual but great dancing, their chemistry and Edna May Oliver make it a fine entertainment.
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August 14, 2008a fitting final film for Fed & Ginger at RKO. by no means their best work, but it really can't compare to other musical comedies, as it wasn't all that musical or funny. still some very dynamic dancing and vaudeville entertainment. the film's biggest flaw perhaps lies in the s...( read more)
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September 28, 2007Any day you can see Fred & Ginger dance together is a good day, but in this film they act together also!
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September 25, 2007I loved the Astaire/Rogers films but this story really shows off their acting and dancing chops!
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May 30, 2007brill.....if you enjoy ballroom dancing....what two better stars to show you.....a classic..
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