Silk Stockings (MGM,1957)

Fred Astaire, Cyd Charisse, Cole Porter, Rouben Mamoulian, Hermes Pan, Eugene Loring, MGM: one of the greatest musicals in the history.

"Fated to Be Mated".
Memorable modern and Jazz dance number performed by Fred Astaire and Cyd Charisse.



"Red Blues".
Aaahhh, another incredible modern and Jazz dance number, performed by Cyd Charisse.



"All of You".
Beautiful modern dance number performed by Astaire and Charisse.



"The Ritz Roll and Rock".
Delightful dance number performed by Fred and chorus.

Royal Wedding (MGM,1951)

Nice musical with a cool four memorable musical numbers created by Fred Astaire and Nick Castle. Direction by Stanley Donen.

"You're All the World to Me".
Very original dance number performed by Fred Astaire on the ceilings!

"Sunday Jumps".
Terrific solo by Astaire.



"How Could You Believe Me".
Excellent Tap duet performed by Fred and Jane Powell.



"I Left My Hat in Haiti".
Wonderful dance number performed by Fred Astaire, Jane Powell and chorus.

I Won't Dance

The first supreme movie Tap solo by Fred Astaire, from the musical "Roberta" (RKO,1935). The choreography by Astaire is with the assistance of Hermes Pan, and the music is by Jerome Kern.

Clap Yo' Hands

Fred Astaire and Kay Thompson, delightful Tap and Jazz dance number in "Funny Face" (Paramount,1957). Choreography by Astaire himself to music by George Gershwin, and words by Ira Gershwin.

Begin the Beguine

Memorable big musical number in "Broadway Melody of 1940" (MGM,1940) by Fred Astaire and Eleanor Powell. Divided into two parts, dance duet in spanish style and Tap number, to music by Cole Porter.

Thinking of You

Magic dance number by Astaire. His partner is the great Vera-Ellen. From "Three Little Words" (MGM,1950); music and lyrics by Bert Kalmar and Harry Ruby.

The Band Wagon(MGM,1953)

After "Singin' in the Rain", it is probably the greatest musical ever. Everything is excellent, the direction by Minnelli, the script, scenery and colors, and above all, obviously, the incomparable ballets and dance numbers performed by Fred Astaire and Cyd Charisse. The choreography is by Michael kidd and Astaire himself, music by Arthur Schwartz and lyrics by Howard Dietz.

"A Shine on My Shoes".
Amazing Jazz Dance by Astaire.



"Dancing in the Dark".
Beauty supreme! The incomparable modern dance number performed by Fred Astaire and Cyd Charisse in Central Park.



"Girl Hunt".
Another masterpiece: Jazz and modern ballet danced by Fred Astaire, Cyd Charisse and chorus.



"Two-Faced Woman".
Cut number! Choreographed by Michael Kidd and performed by Cyd Charisse and chorus. Music by Arthur Schwartz.
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"That's Entertainment".
Good musical number where Fred Astaire, Jack Buchanan, Nanette Fabray and Oscar Levant sing one of the american hymns of the show business.

Dream Ballet(Yolanda and the Thief)

The best of Fred Astaire. Memorable modern ballet in "Yolanda and the Thief" (MGM-1945) choreographed by Astaire himself and Eugene Loring. Lucille Bremer is wonderful. Music by Harry Warren and magic atmospheres by Vincente Minnelli.

Ziegfeld Follies(MGM,1946)

Nice movie directed by Vincente Minnelli with a cool three memorable musical numbers and other good numbers.

"This Heart of Mine".
Superb modern dance number performed by Astaire with Lucille Bremer. Music by Harry Warren.



"The Babbitt and the Bromide".
Essentially, the only work of Fred Astaire with Gene Kelly. A masterpiece danced in two styles to the tune of Gershwin song.



"Limehouse Blues".
Another sublime modern dance number created by Eugene Loring and Fred Astaire and performed by Fred and Lucille Bremer. Music by Philip Braham.

"A Great Lady Has an Interview".
Nice song number performed by Judy Garland and boys. Music and lyrics by Roger Edens and Kay Thompson.

Top Hat (RKO,1935)

Great Astaire-Rogers musical. Choreography by Fred Astaire himself and Hermes Pan, music by Irving Berlin.

"Isn't This a Lovely Day".
Wonderful Tap duet.

"Top Hat,White Tie and Tails".
Amazing Tap number performed by Fred Astaire and chorus.

"The Piccolino".
The other beautiful Tap duet.

The Continental

In my opinion the first memorable dance number of the movies, performed by Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers in "The Gay Divorcee" (RKO,1934). Choreography by Astaire himself and Hermes Pan.

Waiting for the Robert E.Lee

Amazing Texas Tommy danced by Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. Music by Lewis F.Muir. From "The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle" (RKO,1939).

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You'll Never Get Rich(Columbia,1941)

Great musical starring Fred Astaire and Rita Hayworth. Extraordinary choreography by Astaire himself and Robert Alton. Music by Cole Porter.

"Boogie Barcarolle".
Wonderful dance scene with Fred Astaire and chorus (featuring Rita Hayworth).



"March Milastaire".
Magic Tap solo by Astaire.



"So Near and Yet So Far".
Superb dance number performed by Fred Astaire and Rita Hayworth.

Coffee Time

Sublime masterpiece created by Fred Astaire (as a dancer and choreographer) Lucille Bremer (Fred's partner) Eugene Loring (co-choreographer) Vincente Minnelli (director) and Harry Warren (music). From "Yolanda and the Thief" (MGM,1945).

Daddy Long Legs (FOX,1955)

The best musical by 20th Century Fox. Wonderful choreographies by Fred Astaire and Roland Petit, music and lyrics by Johnny Mercer.

"Guardian Angel".
Fred Astaire and Leslie Caron in a fine dance number which combines Astaire style and Ballet.



"Sluefoot".
Astaire and Caron, great!



"Something's Gotta Give".
The leading couple again in a wonderful dance sequence.

Carefree (RKO,1938)

Nice Astaire-Rogers musical. Choreography by Astaire himself and Hermes Pan, music by Irving Berlin.

"Change Partners".
Wonderful dance number performed by the famous couple.



"Since They Turned Loch Lomand Into Swing".
Brilliant Tap number by Fred on the golf course!

"The Yam".
Masterpiece danced by Fred and Ginger. Great!

You Were Never Lovelier(Columbia,1942)

Lovely musical starring Fred Astaire and Rita Hayworth. Choreography by Astaire himself and music by Jerome Kern.

"The Shorty George".
Memorable Tap duet.



"Audition Dance".
Wonderful Tap solo by Fred Astaire.



"I'm Old Fashioned".
Sublime masterpiece by Astaire and Hayworth.

My Shining Hour

Sublime dance number created by Fred Astaire and performed by Astaire himself and Joan Leslie in the movie "The Sky's the Limit" (RKO,1943). Music by Harold Arlen.

The Barkleys of Broadway(MGM,1949)

Top ten musical, including unforgettable dance numbers performed by Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. Choreography by Hermes Pan, Robert Alton and Astaire, direction by Charles Walters.

"Bouncin' the Blues".
Sublime Tap duet.



"Shoes With Wings On".
Brilliant Tap number by Fred Astaire.

                   

"Manhattan Downbeat".
Great finale with Fred, Ginger and chorus.