While we're dusting off that cliche, does anyone want to bet that Astaire couldn't have put on a pair of pumps and done the lady's part too? No, I didn't think so.

Not the same. Watch feets🙄

@@daveconleyportfolio5192 No, he had the easy part . I’d like to have seen him dress in high heels ,and dance for kicks. There were a few actors who did dress as women . Jack Lemmon ,in some like it hot.

Easy? You obviously do not dance...@@catlover2652

That is such an old saw, it isn't even funny anymore. That was in fashion in the late 60's and early 70's. You forget he did a lot of tap solos.

I love your comment! It's so true for many of us!

I think the tune pick yourself up, is the reason for this the slightly peppy fun exciting tune, that's people generally whistled when they went to work, a timeless tune!

You really hinted at something that I couldn’t understand what made me love old films. Well done

@@CannibalWHORE22You are too kind, thank you!

@@Furzkampfbomber No problem. Just recognizing that somebody said something that I could relate too.

AND OH GINGER, THOSE GAMS!!! YIKES!!!

yes, but i mean...professional dancers can do the same thing. of which they are, lol

I believe it was part of Astaire's film contract that his dancing must be filmed full length, no shots of just his feet.

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Genious!!

Um... there are multiple cutaways to the man watching.

Quite right! You know, way back then actors had to be able to sing, dance, drive an automobile, ride a horse, etc. Not like today when they can slur their lines in the name of “etnithity”. I’m pretty glad I live in Italy where everything is dubbed anyway!!

I of course meant “ethnicity “! Sorry.

@@MarinaStone-ey2ie Of course you actually meant “I’m racist”.

@@AussieKim42 Hi! My children and I got quite a kick out of your reply (thanks for that) as ours is a multiracial family. Cheers!

Yes and to think Ms Rogers did it all in heels. Top that Mr Astaire!

Спасибо, Вы так красиво описали, можно перечитывать и перечитывать🌿🌿🌿❗

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Thank you for noting that it took "tons of rehearsal". Reviews of musicians, dancers, any artists, tend to be "They were born with talent". Thank you. And thanks Fred and Ginger for all the hard work...🙂

I know, they both look weightless dancing this piece. Such a joy to watch.

They were the first to discover Quantum Entanglement

Excelente. Maravilloso!!!!

4/13/23 Yes.

read Ginger's autobiography - she knew the Gershwins when she was on Broadway too. George told all his friends that if he ever got married, she would have to be exactly like Ginger Rogers!

And in high heels!

HOW IS SHE DOING THIS

Ginger Rogers was one magnificent woman

I once heard a story that he made her practice so hard that her white shoes had her literal blood in them! I am 50, for reference and I grew up before dvd and even video!

Sproggs: If you don’t believe this as a male, would you believe it if you were female? There aren’t any other gender options so “pick yourself, dust yourself off and start all over again!”

@@sproggs : SHE REHEARSED!! Really, are you that stupid?!?!?!?

Fred Astaire was the best!

Yes, he was fantastic. Now pull up the Nicholas Brothers and you will see pure magic!

Even Balanchine thought he was the best.

She ain’t so bad either. Heels? 🙃

Ooooooo kkkkkk😮

I was a Radio City Music Hall Rockette and I could dance in high heels while being three months pregnant and not fall down.

the most

Ya think?

Go moms! My mom watched them, but never had to make me watch! I was equally fascinated with my mom's glee as she watched as I was with their dancing! I can still see her face now! Thanks for stiring up that old memory . 🤗

'Penny' gives 'Mr. Gordon' Plenty of 'looks'. For me, they say, "Mr. Gordon, go '#%*&' yourself."

@@williamtsutherland8240 I havent seen the movie unfortunately. guess i should have realized it could be plot related obviously :)

@@gratler This clip just starts right after Ginger Rogers 's boss just fired her from the dance instructor job & Astaire decides to dance this sequence to try & help her get her job back - This dance comes right after Astaire & Rogers sang a duet to "Pick Yourself Up" where Astaire pretended to be a klutz & kept falling down so the Rogers character told Fred to save his money & quit dancing lessons which was overheard by her boss so he fired her. ukposts.info/have/v-deo/eXeGp4h-rJCTl58.html

@@sgabig aah thanks so nice of you to dig that up for me :)

@@gratler No problem - I'm a fan of this movie :-)

Did the USSR show Astaire Rogers films - or were they considered evil capitalist propaganda? Similar to what this @user-si6fd8mx4k wrote? ukposts.info/have/v-deo/aGaDoK2FZ6SVxYU.html&lc=Ugzgc0MW4At8G0N-Ks54AaABAg "Когда задумываешься на какие деньги эти фильмы снимались и чему благодаря всё это расцветало,то просто отвратительно смотреть .Ограбили мир,погрузив в войну и на эти деньги появлялись и Манро ,и другие звёзды.Мы смотрели и завидовпли,как они живут и считали себя не способными так устроить свою жизнь.Да,русские не спомобны строить своё благополучие за счёт жизней других."

Twirly skirts are amazing, you can move around easily without tripping up 😊

Shoes. Soles... High heels