Movies 2008 #26 Swing Time

Posted on 2008/12/08 by Rob Larsen

If you’ve ever wondered what the fuss was with Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, Swing Time is as good a place to start as any. Featuring some classic songs by Jerome Kern (“A Fine Romance”, “The Way You Look Tonight”,”Never Gonna Dance”,”Pick Yourself Up”) some great dance numbers and charming interplay between the two leads, Swing Time is a perfect example of the magic they brought to the screen.

This following number is the first between the pair in this film. It’s my favorite from the film and is hilarious in the flow of the film.

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  • By Scott 2008/12/08 - 19:56

    Always been a big fan of Fred & Ginger. “Top Hat” was my first, “Follow the Fleet” the last. Many forget that “Gay Divorcee” was their first pairing, though the film wasn’t about that per se. The regular players, usually Edward Everett Horton (the only man who could double-take on radio), Eric Blore (above), Eric Rhodes… ah, the memories. And MAN Ginger gots herself some gams.

    I have revealed more about myself here than in any visit to a confessional.

    I am not Catholic, however.

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