Fred Astaire
Category: Musicals
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The Gay Divorcee(1934)
FullscreenSKU: D68924
Cole Porter's Broadway hit became a perfect debut starring vehicle for dance legends-to-be Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, whose inevitable romance is sidetracked by a case of mistaken identity in an English seaside resort. With Betty Grable, Alice Brady. The score includes "Night and Day" and "The Continental," the first recipient ... more
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Roberta(1935)
FullscreenSKU: D68925
The lively dancing of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers highlights this Jerome Kern-Otto Harbach musical, set in Paris and featuring Irene Dunne and Randolph Scott. Look for an unknown Lucille Ball in the fashion show sequence! Score includes "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" and "Lovely to Look At." 106 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby ... more
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Top Hat(1935)
FullscreenSKU: D74459
What is arguably the best of the Astaire-Rogers musicals features a classic Irving Berlin score, including "Cheek to Cheek" and "Isn't This a Lovely Day (To Be Caught in the Rain)?" Fred is an American dancer uprooted to London who falls for Ginger, who's staying at the same hotel. With Edward Everett Horton, Helen Broderick, and Lucille ... more
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Swing Time(1936)
FullscreenSKU: D74461
Delightful musical stars Fred Astaire as a roguish gambler/dancer who is challenged by fiancee Betty Furness' father to come up with $25,000 to prove he's worthy of her hand. But after he falls in love with dance instructor Ginger Rogers, Fred'll do anything to keep from earning the bucks. The Jerome Kern-Dorothy Fields ... more
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A Damsel In Distress(1937)
FullscreenSKU: D57951
The dancing talents of Fred Astaire (along with new partner Joan Fontaine), a marvelous musical score by the Gershwins, and comic relief from George Burns and Gracie Allen combine in this enchanting romantic treat about an American dancer finding a place in his heart for a sheltered British aristocrat while in London. Co-written by ... more
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Shall We Dance(1937)
FullscreenSKU: D74462
Russian ballet dancer Fred Astaire and musical-comedy star Ginger Rogers, both in need of a boost in their sagging careers, step into a headline-grabbing romance cooked up by her manager...and it's anyone's guess what romantic twists will follow. The classic Gershwin score includes "Let's Call the Whole Thing Off," "They All Laughed" ... more
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FullscreenSKU: D68927
Fred and Ginger's last film together for RKO is a tuneful biography of the famous turn-of-the-century dance team. Wonderful dance numbers and a fine supporting cast, including Edna May Oliver and Walter Brennan, make this a fond farewell. Numbers include "Only When You're in My Arms," "Oh, You Beautiful Doll," "By the Beautiful Sea" ... more
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Second Chorus(1940)
FullscreenSKU: D71820
After losing their college swing combo's manager (Paulette Goddard) to big band leader Artie Shaw, perennial students Fred Astaire and Burgess Meredith try out for Shaw's band in order to win her back in this breezy musical. Songs include "Would You Like to Be the Love of My Life?," "Poor Mr. Chisholm," and "I'm Yours." 85 min. Standard; ... more
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You Were Never Lovelier(1942)
FullscreenSKU: D61174
"You'll Never Get Rich" co-stars Fred Astaire and Rita Hayworth reteam for this top-notch musical comedy. Astaire plays a down-on-his-luck American dancer who begins to fall for Hayworth, the reluctant-to-marry daughter of a wealthy Argentinean club owner who hired the penniless hoofer to romance her. With Adolphe Menjou, Isobel Elsom, ... more
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The Sky's The Limit(1943)
FullscreenSKU: D59747
Weary of the personal appearance tour he's been booked on, Flying Tiger aviator Fred Astaire breaks away to take some down time incognito. Though he's quickly charmed by news photographer Joan Leslie, she's unfortunately convinced by his pose as a worthless drifter. Fun effort co-stars Robert Benchley, Robert Ryan; engaging score includes ... more
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Yolanda And The Thief(1945)
FullscreenSKU: D27284
Fred Astaire is an amiable wanderer and con artist who arrives in a small Latin American country where he overhears a rich young woman (Lucille Bremer) praying for a guardian angel to help her with her business affairs. Posing as the answer to the girl's prayers, he sets in motion a scheme to steal her millions...with unexpected results. ... more
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Easter Parade(1948)
FullscreenSKU: D59251
Fred Astaire and Judy Garland's only movie together was this spectacular Irving Berlin musical. After splitting with longtime dance partner Ann Miller, Astaire recruits chorus girl Garland with the promise he can turn her into a star. The new dancing duo starts to fall for each other, but it could all come crashing down when Garland ... more
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FullscreenSKU: D62547
Fred Astaire and Judy Garland's only movie together was this spectacular Irving Berlin musical. After splitting with longtime dance partner Ann Miller, Astaire recruits chorus girl Garland with the promise he can turn her into a star. The new dancing duo starts to fall for each other, but it could all come crashing down when Garland ... more
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Three Little Words(1950)
FullscreenSKU: D63855
Another fine musical bio from MGM stars Fred Astaire as failed magician Bert Kalmar, who finds an unlikely songwriting partner in would-be baseball player Harry Ruby (Red Skelton). The pair strikes gold but it's not long before a misunderstanding ends their collaboration. Can their wives get them back together in time for a big radio ... more
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Royal Wedding(1951)
SKU: D11062
Fred Astaire and Jane Powell are a brother/sister dance team who travel to England to perform during the "Royal Wedding" of Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip and manage to each find love along the way. Songs include "Too Late Now," "Open Your Eyes" and "You're All the World to Me" (which features Astaire dancing on the walls and ... more
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FullscreenSKU: D53023
Fred Astaire and Jane Powell are a brother/sister dance team who travel to England to perform during the "Royal Wedding" of Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip and manage to each find love along the way. Songs include "Too Late Now," "Open Your Eyes" and "You're All the World to Me" (which features Astaire dancing on the walls and ... more
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FullscreenSKU: D62544
Directed by Vincente Minnelli, this charming musical comedy that echoes "Faust" stars Fred Astaire as a washed-up movie star hoping to return to the limelight as the lead in a new Broadway show. While dealing with difficult co-star Cyd Charisse, Astaire finds his comeback threatened when flamboyant director Jack Buchanan throws the ... more
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Daddy Long Legs(1955)
WidescreenSKU: D63804
Lavish, dance-filled extravaganza starring Leslie Caron as a French orphan whose schooling is sponsored by an anonymous American millionaire, played by Fred Astaire. The millionaire's secretary persuades her boss to visit the girl, and romance soon blooms. Terry Moore, Thelma Ritter co-star; songs include "Something's Got to Give." ... more
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Funny Face(1957)
SKU: D38129
Fred Astaire is a fashion photographer, Audrey Hepburn the shy young girl he makes over into a top model in this lavish musical with a winning Gershwin score, including "He Loves and She Loves," "How Long Has This Been Going On?," and more. Co-stars Kay Thompson, Ruta Lee. 103 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital ... more
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Finian's Rainbow(1968)
WidescreenSKU: D62548
Fred Astaire plays codger Finian McLonergan, who thinks his magical pot of gold will grow and make him a millionaire until a real leprechaun (Tommy Steele) appears. Beautiful musical includes "How Are Things in Glocca Morra?" "Look to the Rainbow." Petula Clark, Keenan Wynn, Al Freeman, Jr. co-star; directed by Francis Ford Coppola. ... more
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FullscreenSKU: D68929
Eleven-disc set includes "Flying Down to Rio," "The Gay Divorcee," "Roberta," "Top Hat," "Follow the Fleet," "Swing Time," "Shall We Dance" (1937), "Carefree," "The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle," "The Barkleys of Broadway," and the documentary "Astaire & Rogers: Partners in Rhythm."
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FullscreenSKU: D57824
Two-disc set includes "The Gay Divorcee," "Top Hat," "Swing Time," and "Shall We Dance" (1937).
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FullscreenSKU: D58084
Two-disc set includes "Flying Down to Rio," "Roberta," "Follow the Fleet," and "The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle."
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