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giovedì 7 luglio 2011

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.

lunedì 4 luglio 2011

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).

http://www.tcm.com/mediaroom/video/459018/Story-Of-Vernon-And-Irene-Castle

mercoledì 30 marzo 2011

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!


giovedì 17 marzo 2011

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.