Fred Astaire & Gene Kelly- The Babbitt and the Bromide

[@chelseacanales8763]

Both talented and handsome men. Does anyone else love watching classic musical movies, or is it just me?

[@sussiohlund9139]

Me too!

[@colinnicol6459]

Chelsea Canales Colin loves too

[@joeysplats3209]

I prefer Hustler movies, but sure, this is OK.

[@rachelbk5881]

Chelsea Canales I enjoy and love them very much

[@storminboy]

I show my 8 year old girl these and she loves them. There's something magical about these old dance routines. Amazing!

[@nanayeung2558]

I miss these wonderful guys! None like them anymore…sadly😔

[@jillwhite6875]

You ain't the only on mate! Two of my all time hero's of dance. Incredible fascinating dancers still watch them frequently ❤

[@lorrainesekera4100]

I saw this on TV when I was a little girl in the '70s, and ever since then, I have wished that someday I would get to see it again. I thought it was so funny. I tried describing it to all the adults and they didn't know what I was talking about. I always KNEW someday I would see it again. 50 years later, here we are! Love these two guys!!

[@sueraymo3239]

Me too!

[@spellbindah]

Ditto❤❤❤

[@equine2020]

2 talented men. It seems today we don't have the talent as these entertainers had. They did it all. And with class, & style. No displaying their bodies.

[@joanwood9480]

13 years difference in age between Astaire and Kelly. 13 years is a lot when it comes to such athletic perfection, and Mr Astaire keeps up with no problem. Amazing-the both of them

[@QueenOfTheNorth65]

Fred was 47 here. No problem at all for him.

[@liannebedard5521]

As the quip about Kelly put it so well…we gave our hearts to Fred Astaire…but we were saving our bodies for Gene Kelly…

[@TheSadDane]

These two certainly became the most famous screen dancers - Astaire for his seemingly effortless grace, Kelly for his muscular athleticism - but I think there were other dancers who were as good. Donald O'Connor comes to mind, especially in his sequences with Kelly in Singin' in the Rain.

[@rony41165]

How about Kelly with frank Sinatra in anchors aweigh, on the town and take me out to the ballgame.

[@rony41165]

@@deanevans2505 grace as in balance not the name

[@jws1948ja]

This is golden.

[@hancar]

The two greatest dancers in movie history did ONE number together and how lucky are we that we can see them together in their prime doing what they did best, DANCE!

[@mikeking7470]

I think they also did a bit in the first "That's Entertainment" but both were past their prime at that point.

[@lindamarsella4743]

The Babe Ruth & Lou Gehrig of dance!!

[@strong7560]

Sorry that would be Nicholas brothers

[@strong7560]

If you wanna see the best dance movie ever made check out Stormy Weather. Fred Astaire said so himself that it was the greatest dance routine to ever be put on film and that's coming from one of your idols. So just imagine if racism never existed you with no doubt would say that the Nicholas brothers are the best dancers to ever do it. Because of racism you say Babe Ruth but I say Josh Gibson. It's a shame that the color of a person skin downplays there contributions to American Culture.

[@cacatr4495]

Even Astaire and Kelly were impressed (Very!) by the Nicholas Brothers, and freely admitted that the Nicholas Bros. did things they couldn't do, that they 'outclassed' them, dance-wise. I have long appreciated the dancing talents of both Astaire and Kelly, but as far as I know, and as far as other dancers have said, the Nicholas Bros. were at the top, far greater than all other dancers. There are other videos with interviews of many professional dancers that all agree on that.

[@Lifeletnothingholdudown]

You can't say one was better then the other, they were just the best there ever will be. I enjoyed this so much felt joy and smiled through the whole thing.

[@jillwhite6875]

Wonderful in thier own ways. Incredible dancers never been anyone like them since. As for fred not being good looking, what the hell that man was like a butterfly when he danced didnt need to be a hunk. Both of them were my idols even as a child, i couldnt take my eyes of them in old movies on the the tv. Thier timing was something to be cherished. Was watching fred with judy garland in dancing "walk up the avenue" heaven! Dont knock my Fred for not being good looking neither was Sammy Davies but what a talent.

[@Lifeletnothingholdudown]

@@jillwhite6875 why would anyone say anything about how good looking they are? This video is about what Superb dancers they are/were.

[@jillwhite6875]

@B*Cool its thier feet that matters. I carnt believe myself why someone would call Astaire ugly and old.

[@julianmarsh8384]

@@jillwhite6875 Pure jealousy.

[@jillwhite6875]

Probably cos thier talentless and ugly. With feet like that who needs to look like Leonardo DiCaprio.

[@davidwalter2002]

I would never say one was better than the other. They are both phenomenal, with their own styles. Astaire seemed to defy gravity and float above the ground, and Kelly seemed to push against the earth athletically, almost daring it to hold him. One was apples; the other oranges. Both delicious, but very different, indeed.

[@Promptjock]

And each one, "if necessary", could dance like the other. Truly, the Two Greatest Hoofers that ever graced the Silver Screen!

[@davidwalter2002]

@@Promptjock Indeed. They had their own individual styles, but they could emulate the styles of each other. And they always, always, always complemented their partner, whether it was Ginger Rogers, Cyd Charisse, or Donald O'Conner. They were, quite simply, magical.

[@junmaripagkalinawan3758]

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[@junmaripagkalinawan3758]

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[@angelalacerda4305]

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[@juliaread9115]

Two incredible talents we will never see the likes of again.

[@Kelly-nm4kw]

Hello Julia, How are you doing?

[@Martin-fy2xw]

Your so right....no one ever stand beside them

[@roxannemiller6961]

Both truly missed, but they left us with wonderful memories,truly two of the best in the business.

[@emilydanielson4794]

Fred Astaire was amazing 🤩

[@lesliehilesgardener6959]

Boys....this is clean wholsome entertainment. If you need to be shown how to make people SMILE

[@trailblazer6200]

For sheer grace in dance no one could ever or will ever hold a candle next to Fred Astaire . And, for absolute athletic ability in dance Gene Kelly will always be the best.

[@edithbonferraro9253]

I think Fred competed well with the athletics!

[@cherylmcnutt9905]

My sentiments exactly.

[@mikehopkins4040]

I don't think you can separate them ,just two peas in the same pod.

[@cacatr4495]

Not true; the NIcholas Brothers far surpassed both Astaire and Kelly, both in talent and in athleticism, and both Astaire and Kelly admitted that. No one came close to the Nicholas Brothers in talent or ability, no one.

[@theresedoherty8603]

Bless you, yes both are true statements I always felt that way & I'm a tap dancer!

[@djharris90]

Oh if there could have been a movie including the Nicholas brothers, Fred and Gene! The four tapping power houses...it'd be epic. I'll settle for this, Stormy Weather and the dance-off from the movie 'Tap'

[@KatharineDalton-xv5ud]

I'm glad you mentioned the Nicholas Brothers. They had a unique style all their own, and we're incredible dancers! They're more obscure than Gene and Fred. Once you find them, they knock you out!

[@Tina-qp7py]

This is a terrific number. God they were good!

[@DrCrabfingers]

How amazing! I've never seen this before. Fred has the finesse of the old era and Gene has the masculine vigour of the new age...this is just so wonderful! Tears in my eyes watching the two greatest dancers male dancing together....

[@pheobefink2664]

Fred looked like a dancer, Gene seemed to defy gravity. I thought Fred was very good and Gene's dancing,so frer and feather light, with a body that just didn't look like a dancer. Really liked Fred's work but I was fascinated by Gene's dancing, just magical.

[@faerieSAALE]

Yeah, only Astaire was ugly through and through right down to his bones! He beat his wives, was mean to cast members, and was insanely jealous of anyone just as talented as him and he demanded he get top-billing... often which he did not get. Astaire could dance, but he couldn't act worth a shit.

[@MrPomelo555]

@@pheobefink2664Gene wouldn’t have existed without Fred.

[@jooei2810]

Absolutely agree!

[@user-dl6jz4bh6h]

@@MrPomelo555 I think Kelly is still my favourite. He was a better singer and actor. Genius dancer more creatively technical to Astaire's technically creative. Hard to separate. I guess it's just personal.. still..Cagney dancing down the stairs has to be one of the best alongside the table dance with Hope. Cagney was unique - i think Robbie Williams modelled his movement on Cagney

[@msinvincible2000]

Astaire seems to float when he dances. What a talent!

[@Tina-qp7py]

He knows how to use his arms to accentuate his steps.

[@ericjuttahaupt8799]

I just love them

[@troyannbladsacker1811]

I love both of these talented men but there is just such an elegance about Fred Astaire when he dances.

[@patbrennan6572]

That may be because he's a little light in the loafers..

[@keelangibson6902]

I'm 42 and I watch classic movies all the time. My 22 year old nephew is into them as well because of me and that really makes me happy. This is one of my favorites. Thanks for posting this!❤

[@guitargirl4himify]

My eyes always go to Gene Kelly in dance routines. His personality really shines through in his dance style.

[@janetduncan87]

Do you happen to know how he got that scar above his lip? It gives him some sex appeal as well as some bad boyishness.

[@debrabrown-uk5cm]

I too love musicals. Sometimes I picture myself dancing with them myself.

[@janhusar9105]

What they did was art at its best. They were great artists. It's a pity that the cinema of those years is gone. Today we are fed with mediocrity and commercialism.

[@raulrubio8834]

El instituto de estudios de mi hijo y sus compañeros( 16,17,18 years) están hoy en Budapest.

[@larryvincent427]

That ladies and gentleman is what class looks like.

[@jimklein6958]

Each could dance the others style to perfection. All we know for sure is they were the two GREATEST movie dancers in history!!! Both were the whole package!!

[@lotsabears]

Two amazing dancers, both unique in their own way. There will never be another like either one. I never grow tired of watching their performances. Enjoyable. Wish they were still with us. 💜

[@margaritagomez5832]

❤❤

[@traceythompson1092]

WHY HAVEN'T I EVER SEEN THIS SEQUENCE BEFORE!!!!!!!! It's freaking awesome!

[@luishumbertovega3900]

Enjoying That's Entertainment in 1974 when I was 15 made me fall in love with the MGM musicals, and specially with those 1-derful dancers, Kelly, Astaire , Donald O'Connor, Ann Miller, Eleanor Powell, Ray Bolger, Dan Dailey, Cyd Charisse, Vera-Ellen, Judy Garland, Mickey Rooney, Debbie Reynolds, June Allyson, and some who were singers or actors like Peter Lawford, Sinatra, Gable, Joan Crawford had to dance too, it was great fun !!!

[@isadoraunger131]

I love the Golden Age of movies & the stars.

[@jeffmiller7010]

Astaire movements are from the hip - his torso hardly moves, while Kelly moves with his whole body. Different method but still wonderful to watch. Makes me want to rent some old time musicals like this - the entertainment value, the talent, the wholesomeness, doesn't compare to today's entertainment which seems to, and often does, push and cross the boundaries of decency.

[@MissMaggiemouse13]

You can really see that difference you mentioned at 6:38.

[@andreaamarakrieg867]

Com on! Its just great! Or could ya do it better? I don't

[@marynegrete8627]

Quién sigue viendo estas maravillas en pleno 2023. Yoooo. Espectaculares los dos. 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 Bravo!

[@gregwilson8111]

Two of the finest dancers of Broadway and movies!

[@ВалентинаМорозова-р3н]

Я обожаю эти фильмы с этими танцорами и вообще люблю американские фильмы тех лет, милые, наивные и добрые, не то , что сейчас - бандитские и кровавые

[@garykass114]

Such joy watching the two greatest male dancers of all time dancing together.

[@robindew9072]

These classics were amazing then and are still amazing today. Such talent.

[@silky0439]

You just Can’t go wrong with BOTH Fred Asteire And Gene Kelly! Talk about talent and good looks. What a freakin gene pool! That combination makes!

[@nenesalvosa-bowman5098]

love, Love, LOVE! I'll never get tired of watching these two great dancers . . . please show more!

[@anitaneedham3821]

NO, NOT JUST YOU.......so much class ...so sadly missing these days🥀💖🥀

[@salvadormarley]

Who gives this a thumbs down? That's the question.

[@janettucker3196]

They were both famous for being hard driving perfectionists. I wish I could have a been a fly on the wall watching their rehearsals. They must have been fantastic.

[@paulgabit9534]

Can I ask you something Janet!

[@tiipahvi]

I have a picture in my head that Gene Kelly demanded a lot from himself but all the others too (Singing in the rain job etc). Fred Astaire demanded perfection only from himself and was more liked because of that.

[@Tina-qp7py]

Gene Kelly had a high temperature when he danced that singing in the rain classic. Wasn't he on roller skates, too?

[@kathowed]

Never imagined I'd see them dance together. Kelly definitely has technique, but Fred has more grace than a lifetime of dinners in a Christian household!

[@glossaria2]

Ah, they're both so spectacular! I never realized they'd actually danced together. This was a treat!

[@along5925]

Love Astaire. He made it look effortless.

[@chuck3999]

Those days are gone forever! You won't find that kind of talent anywhere today! God bless them!

[@ragnarok343]

They knew they were equals. Both sharing their talents to the public. And together they dropped jaws.

[@elizabethlopiano2578]

Gene Kelly was and still is my favorite actor and dancer.

[@annasolt7197]

Ich schaue es mir von Ungarn aus an, ich backe jetzt Brot, ich hoffe, dass es mir gelingen wird, vielen Dank!

[@sue2611]

Fred’s dance style always looked so natural and comfortable.

[@BK-dy8jk]

It took a tremendous amount of energy coordination and talent to do that amazing dance

[@peters6119]

Astaire just floated. Lightest and most graceful of the all. Kelly was so athletic. Both were just so brilliant and together it was magical. We don't see this sort of entertainment very often, and rarely in popular entertainment media today if at all. That's why they are so famous. There just isn't anything like them.

[@karinadangelo9568]

That is talent I miss this type of movies My dad introduced me to beautiful movies today everything is so aggressive and empty nothing to enjoy Maybe is the reason I don’t watch tv now I don’t find the kindness that old movies brings to us Blessing to both of the best dancers ever !!!

[@paulgabit9534]

Can I ask you something Karina!

[@sassas1487]

@@paulgabit9534guess not

[@dawnwernette9174]

I hear a lot of Singing in the Rain in this bit. I adore Gene Kelly!!! 🧡🧡🧡

[@christinebethencourt6197]

Me too 😢

[@goldsmithstudent]

real talent guys! you will never see this in hollywood again. Real TALENT

[@erlanesilva5778]

That's for sure..

[@Elainerulesutube]

​@@erlanesilva5778 Same here!

[@jayonnaj18]

Both dancers were grrreat, but as for myself, Fred Astaire was MAGNIFICENT and had soul in his dancing moves and feet!!! He was my favorite of the two----I just loved to see Fred go!!!

[@martineccles9477]

Absolutely agree with you. Fred certainly was the more nimble and agile of the two due to how each of them was built. Wonderful as Gene Kelly was he was the more heavily built of the two and it showed in their performances together. It often looked as if Gene Kelly was struggling to keep up with Fred Astaire's speed and agility and lightness of foot but never the less I admired both men as masters of their craft.

[@johntrickett8481]

Gene Kelly knew he was a great dancer…but also knew who was The The Top Man …

[@jillwhite6875]

Fred was always no.1 to mee even though i adore Gene Kelly. Fred floated and comic timing was incredible. Two very different dancers but as many have said never see the likes of them again

[@pibly7784]

Two of the best paired dancers ever.

[@adamshaw2932]

1:18 "Your not Rita Heyworth?!" "no im not... Ginger" always get me 😂

[@caitlinjane92]

This is fantastic!! What an honor it must have been for the two of them to get to work together, especially for Gene, since Fred was his idol.

[@victorelvidge3457]

two of the best Male dancers that ever lived

[@mikemccormick8115]

They called them both the triple threat. They could do it all. Talent like that hasn’t been around for a long time.

[@maxbrazzini9641]

wow... beuaty, happiness, talent... two legends.

[@joannegallagher2792]

One of my favourites two legends never to be forgotten

[@ninamoler1880]

I’m old enough to have seen this but never have-it was amazing! I always preferred Gene Kelly’s athletic style but to see the two together was jaw dropping! New respect for Astaire.

[@cantalope67]

It's amazing how they remember all the dance sequences and and do them in Perfect Harmony. Hours of rehearsals no entertainment like this today rest in peace you guys miss you

[@estelavicario7494]

Both of them are great dancers. I enjoyed it a lot.

[@christinebethencourt6197]

Yes, as a dancer myself i can tell you they were really champion ✨✨

[@kimmaxwell4567]

Fred Astaire had so much natural talent. A pleasure to watch.

[@funshine817]

That was fun watching Gene and Fred dance side by side. While I love Fred more, Gene really held his own. Both magnificent dancers!

[@BaptistBlak]

2 absolute masters.. Never be another..

[@muffassa6739]

Both of these men were very talented and made many great movies.

[@pbenson56fran]

I never saw this one. Never. I am enjoying this with a large smile on my face. Thank you for showing this

[@rgrif777]

It doesn't get better than those two. There are a few other greats, but wow looking at their compendiums of dance!

[@gabizimba6954]

Ich liebe Beide

[@maureendownall7046]

I love watching the performance of both Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire. In the good old days the movies had so much variety in them be they Musicals and Comedies. One never sees anything like the likes of these in these modern times. It was fun going to the movies with our parents as we all enjoyed them together.❤❤

[@dingoxx3044]

I admired them over 40 years ago ..... and now I am as happy as a child about this short film! Thanks a lot for this...... 👍👍👍

[@joksal9108]

The best ever! Gene’s good too.

[@BGM......]

Это настоящий шедевр степа . Браво мужики ! Светлая память вам.

[@AndrewPrice-d6v]

Of these 2,Fred would be my favourite,born in Omaha Nebraska may 1899.

[@sharigreen9252]

Two greats, the likes of which we'll never see again. My favorite era of Hollywood. We don't have entertainers like this anymore and we never will.

[@SerafinaAlvesSoares]

😂que saudade de ver meu partner preferido, meus olhos marejaram!!!!! Pena que a sessão da tarde não passa mais estes filmes!!!! Eu Luiza Moreno, 64 anos fiquei feliz em recordar!!!!

[@cynthiamackenzie2273]

Never again will the world be blessed with such men and their God given talent❤️

[@suee9059]

Ooh, me too. My first crush i elementary school was Gene Kelly. O go against the crowd however, and consider him the brst of that era,even though most people say Astaire eas the greatest. Both glorious. I am now 76 and continue to love men who dance. O am a life long devotee of the most gifted entertainer of all time, Michael Jackson , who credits these 2 gents asvhis onspirations and had the joy of knowing them both during his early lifetime.

[@DariusSarrafi]

I see a mixture of the athletic style of Kelly and the intricate tap style of Astaire in this routine. These guys are among the greatest contribution of the American culture to the world!

[@christinebethencourt6197]

They were so opposite , physically speaking, and however so complementary … so great !!!… they were just Magic ✨✨✨they remind me another wonderful man, i also liked so much , Maurice Chevalier , Peace and eternal Dance in Heaven for this 3 wonderful men 💖💖💖

[@helenmontgomery5357]

They were fabulous dancers, absolutely so talented. I love. Watching their old movies

[@ianpaternoster1396]

A brilliant duo.

[@drumbum3.142]

Oneofthe BEST; Most INCREDIBLE WONDERFUL Dance Numbers Ever .. 🎨💃🎨

[@KDMDiz]

I am so ecstatic to be able to see this again.

[@sidthesquid2012]

Really, this is my mom’s generation. Yet, I can’t help admire the music, lyrics and choreography - and two giants of the golden age of cinema.

[@sherriianiro747]

Astaire definitely has that ballroom quality in this dance but Gene has the animation and skill that makes it exciting to watch.

[@wvumntr]

I will forever love Fred Astaire and his style of dancing light as the air and fancifully stylish.

[@Vee12mush]

I just got to know these two tonight 👏🏽👏🏽 im hooked . Truly art is a legacy

[@MHarenArt]

Thank goodness o much from those days has been saved to enjoyh again today. NO ONE entertains like this any more!

[@rameshshankar1010]

Classic movies are always classical worth watching over & over. Never dull ,relaxes ur mind nowadays,even Jerry Lewis movies too, good actors too they were versatile

[@equine2020]

2 great dancers

[@andreamarkou1638]

Exquisite talent they both had for tap dancing and singing they were great comedian actors as well loved watching them together.xx

[@paulgabit9534]

Can I ask you something Andrea!

[@henriettahenson]

I hope these two are entering everyone in heaven... Love them both.. 💕

[@terrywright7470]

WOW!!! These two guys are the definition of Dance. Both have impeccable footwork and timing, and they "Sync" as if they are one person. On a personal level, I think that Fred is the more elegant of the two, but this is maybe because he is slightly taller and slimmer, but this is pure entertainment, and I could watch this every day.

[@lynncw9202]

Now I think the opposite. Fred Astaire was a bit too stiff. Gene Kelly had more rythym and sex appeal. Both magnificent dancer akthough Fred was skinny but Gene was muscular.

[@rebeccagilpin3245]

What you all are seeing is Fred's classical ballet training and the brutal, ridgid mentality he, personally, took from it. He kept the grace and took the discipline so far as to never be happy with one of his routines I read somewhere. He lost his joy in his search for perfection and I think that is tragic.

[@annamack5823]

@@lynncw9202 I'm amazed that you saw stiffness in that performance. What Astaire had over other dancers was that he could really glide. All his movements are incredibly light and smooth. Kelly looked clod-hopping in comparison (not that he *was* clod-hopping, of course - he was an amazing dancer - but just in comparison to Astaire, who was unparalleled).

[@lynncw9202]

@@annamack5823 strange how we all see differently. Fred Astaire didn't move his hips. Yes he glided but his hips were stiff. Maybe it was the times. In those days they didn't move the hips much. Maybe it was considered unseemly. 🤷

[@annamack5823]

@@lynncw9202 It's definitely the times. That sort of movement would certainly have been considered vulgar and unacceptable in his day.

[@christianestevezchainepro220]

I didn't see this for more than 30 years! I loved it so much i kept it on a video tape but lost all about 15 years ago. So happy to see these two great dancers performing with so much talent!

[@cbass2755]

Bring this type of talent back!! Fantastic…..fun to watch

[@brendamartin3444]

The fact that Fred could not only keep up with Gene but still outshine his own past talents and abilities considering the age difference between them, shows his true genius… I love them both so much, my two favorite dancers together in one movie!!

[@lynryall1317]

2021 and I've loved them from a child all the wonderful cinema. Oh im 66

[@islandbirdw]

Fred is a bit more refined and Gene was one the most athletic dancers ever. Seeing them dance side by side is interesting

[@ericcoyle3520]

Up yours strictly! Pure magic on celluloid.

[@ghislainelessillard4056]

Ils étaient extraordinaire. Un talent immense. Et quel beaux duos .j adore .dommage nous n avons plus d artistes comme eux . J aurait adoré faire des claquettes . Merci pour ce moment de bonheur .❤❤❤😂😊

[@richardwalker9826]

they don't make guys like them anymore and never will again. they were born to dance - perfectly.