BBC Two - Puttin' on the Ritz: The Genius of Fred Astaire

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A short compilation of clips from Fred Astaire's days at the RKO studio, where he formed an unforgettable partnership with Ginger Rogers.

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Fred Astaire

Dr Michael O'Donnell discusses celebrated singer, actor and choreographer Fred Astaire.
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Fred Astaire

Cheek To Cheek
Irving Berlin

Isn't This A Lovely Day [To Be Caught In The Rain]?
Singer: Fred Astaire.
Jerome Kern

The Way You Look Tonight
Performer: Fred Astaire. Lyricist: Dorothy Fields.
Rko Studio Orchestra, Fred Astaire, Max Steiner

Let's Face The Music and Dance (Follow The Fleet (1936))

Role	Contributor
Actor	Fred Astaire
Actor	Ginger Rogers

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