Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers-Making Love

[@florinaioneseu9269]

It's much more than that you humans, it's divine. Fred and Ginger

[@JanRoberts-ul4bb]

Fred and Ginger dance Divinely together!!! She follows his lead So Very Well!!!

[@arnoldbradford8438]

Not easy--as they say, she has to do everything backwards and in heels.

[@PhyllisCosta-is1sb]

How can you tell who's leading?

[@kell4674]

What I love most about these numbers is Ginger's dresses and the way they swirl and float all over the place.

[@rogerpropes7129]

At 5:40 her dress magically shortens and then lengthens again--editing, how many notice?

[@kell4674]

Yes, looking again at the footage, I see what you mean. Editing maybe. But that would be difficult.

[@MrKrayola13]

Roger Propes it's actually the dress, it's bias cut so it's sort of like a slinky. it's kind of the same as Chinese hand cuffs, the more it pulls the slimmer and longer it gets. in this case, the twirling makes the dress sort of ride up thus shortening it.

[@sarahmac2887]

Late to the party but I want to add that they used to put lead weights in the hem of the dress so it would flair elegantly :)

[@globalman]

Thank you Kell + I believe most are affected by the beauty but few are really conscious of these clothes and even fewer recognise or have given credit to how difficult it was for Ginger to do what she did compared to Fred. She had to do all those steps, movements and gestures on high heels and often backwards to his leading. In addition she had to concentrate on the movement of the cloth of her dresses/ gowns. Everyone may think this was all by chance and the laws of physics but it was not. She made it look easy but it wasn't. To get fabric to move the way her dresses looked took much practice and focus.

[@virginiabotha3545]

These were the days when elegance ruled Supreme.❤

[@christophepena2212]

Élégance doesn't rule anymore...anywhere,and certainly not in the usa...what a fall.

[@ailsadixon408]

They're the same person split in two I'm sure of it. He danced wonderfully with other people but nothing like this. They're something else their bodies just sing together. What a n absolute treasure to have all this on film.

[@michaelkalinski5061]

I was an amateur dancer for over 40 years, including Ballroom dance. From that prospective, not to diminish all great Ballroom dancers I was observing for more thsn a half a century, Fred Astaire was and always will be the best. Most elegant dancer of all time.

[@JamesSmith-pc6bh]

I disagree, remember, Ginger did everything he did but backwards and in heels.

[@eg4449]

"That's what she said....." literally. ​@@JamesSmith-pc6bh

[@brianhammerstein]

When Fred danced with Eleanor, it was flat out hoofing. Even Fred said she made him work too hard. With Cyd he made beautiful, artistic lines. We did not for a moment believe she was in love with him. When Fred danced with Rita one had the impression he had the infatuation for her of an older man that went unreciprocated. But with Ginger in the RKO originals... the way her body yielded to him, the expression on her face, that was love. Even if expertly simulated, it convinced.

[@marymichael1211]

Excellent analysis. 💓

[@jackywhite880]

There's actual movie footage where, especially you're wearing earphones, you can hear Ginger laughing with delight as Fred swings her around. And of course there's always her famous quote "Everything he did, I did too - but backwards and in heels !'

[@brianhammerstein]

@@jackywhite880 that would be "Too Hot to Handle" from 1935's "Roberta." The audio was recorded live off the soundstage, including tap sounds and the band you see playing behind them. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6S2aHVuo96qa7ssi=jweayf1oXJeckN8s&t=58

[@AuntieMamie]

I once heard it said (maybe Hermes Pan), Fred gave Ginger class and she made him sexy😍 Thank you for your Eleanor Powell reference. I wish she had more recognition. What a fabulous tapper and human being.

[@jackywhite880]

@@AuntieMamie I used to think Hermes Pan was such a ridiculous invented name. Until I learned the guy's name was Hermes Panadopolus, at which point I thought "fair enough !" Whatever the guy had, it certainly helped put Astaire on the map.

[@kristine6996]

He is searching for eye contact with her all the time while dancing. This keeps the magic going… and we know it 💌. Ladies, what a dress 🤩.

[@florinaioneseu9269]

And what a divine body

[@walterappling6230]

Not just everyone can do this. In fact, more than 80 years has passed since and no one else has.

[@marymichael1211]

🙂

[@DomenicoG1953]

And no one else will...

[@flashflame4952]

I can watch these two over and over again and again and never be bored. They are just so smooth together..Class, elegance and grace!!!

[@Karl-dd4om]

That's exactly what's missing today, no class, elegance and grace! Nobody knows how to dress nowadays, they just walk around like bums!!!

[@jackywhite880]

@@flashflame4952 At 80, often sleepless and in discomfort, I still often resort to my Astaire collection. My despairing wife - not quite such a fan - will complain desperately, "Not Arty Farty, AGAIN??!!" Better than pills though. And those familiar opening orchestral bars to "Let's Face the Music" - as evocative as a Beethoven theme...

[@flashflame4952]

@@jackywhite880 I really never considered Fred and Ginger's movies to be 'arty farty'!! The music alone is worth the price of admission.

[@jackywhite880]

@@flashflame4952 I'm with you mate. But don't expect me to start an argument with 'er indoors... 😂😂

[@Sherinthia7]

As a 10 yo girl in 70, I was so bored watching these movies w/my Gannie, oh how I love she imprinted all of these movies and dance on me. Wish I could hold her once more & Thank her. Indescribably magical.

[@Rzr543]

Absolutely beautiful. Watching them dance puts a lump in my throat. I cannot explain it but it’s a visceral reaction to something. Those two were so incredibly talented and Ginger was drop-dead gorgeous. IMO, she was the epitome of femininity, grace, poise, class and style.

[@thewayuwearurhat1751]

I know what you mean. I think Ginger has such lovely, elegant hands.

[@lynettejacobs7151]

Its awesome awesomei love it. ❤

[@lynettejacobs7151]

Breath taking. ❤❤

[@georgeemagyar]

Most of the scenes were done in one take. That’s incredible!!

[@ralphturnbull916]

There are no words on this universe to describe this

[@nancybradleyandnowthere6to583]

Fred and Ginger were the best.

[@garydugas7043]

Absolutely magical. Transcends me to another place.

[@billystine6713]

Fred had some great dancing partners, but with Ginger there was a surreal magical chemistry that was nor present with Eleanor Powell, Cyd Charisse or Rita Hayworth. Eleanor, Cyd and Rita were in a class by themselves, but that magical chemistry between Fred and Ginger will never ever again be.

[@petertaylor3600]

Billy Stine Eleanor was a superb athletic tap artist, but she didn't have the softness and giving in evidence with Ginger. There's the old line about 'he gave her class, she gave him sex', but it was far more than that. I guess it could be achieved again but the people who could haven't been born yet.

[@rogerpropes7129]

Also Miller, Caron, Bremer, they were all better dancers from tap and ballet backgrounds, but Ginger was a ball-room dancer, more elegant and graceful, designed her own dresses, prettier (except Charisse) and sooo svelte.

[@chrisnorman9980]

No matter how great of dancers they all were - I always felt they were just stand-ins for Ginger Rogers.

[@lawrencemorello9619]

oh, yes, but Ms. Charisse! So lovely, even lovelier as she aged.

[@angusmontrose704]

the more you watch,,. how great ginger was in high heels, long dress, dancing backwards, jumping, turning,,, while he just danced on the spot,,,, great dancing together, but she was a delight,,, to watch,,,, and behold,,,, and great figure,,,,

[@kathabbott13]

Angus Montrose ko

[@ilovemydog6847]

Grace and elegance personified. NOTHING beats Old Hollywood OR its actors and actresses.

[@dharmaru6110]

Each performance is more divine than the other.

[@johngordy8071]

If dancing is simply a vertical expression of a horizontal idea, Astaire and Rogers had the longest and most torrid love affair ever witnessed. And all to incredible, unforgettable music. Absolute Magic!

[@ANNAMARIAPICCHETTI]

😂Indimenticabili

[@mortgagegodfather5522]

Never did any couple dance like these two.

[@DomenicoG1953]

And no couple will ever dance like them

[@ornleifs]

In general I don't like Hollywood Musicals but when Fred and Ginger dance there is just some Strange Magic that is created that is so fascinating to watch.

[@hildapressland3070]

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[@aidameyer5594]

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[@aidameyer5594]

Can watch it over and over aga

[@aidameyer5594]

Fred Astaire is magic smooth and perfection

[@Sanya6496]

The music from this era is actually good as it gives serious cues to the awe-inspiring dancing. Modern hollywood has lost essentially any and all magic it once had.

[@Rzr543]

This is mesmerizing. I can watch Fred and Ginger all day, forever. There is nothing today that comes anywhere near this level of pure talent and quality. Not even in the same universe. Nothing.

[@patriciamiller3850]

Ginger and Fred actually look like they are in love with each other. That's the difference from his other partners.

[@lucymorgan8859]

I kinda think they were.... whether or not they acted on those feelings, is another question... He once was quoted that Ginger Roberts accomplished the act of lovemaking on the dance floor....

[@thewayuwearurhat1751]

I think the "smoke gets in your eyes" dance is quite possibly the most elegant dance ever.

[@marylou3995]

And look at the ugly trash we have today - Ginger Dresses are wonderful- can you imagine mentioning trans, the filth taught in schools,Americans hating America ,the whole of the senate working for another country,.. !

[@joline2730]

Theway: and if you watch closely Rogers' foot slips at 2:39 ish when they jump up the steps. This all takes HOURS of practise ... 😮

[@Judith-p2h]

Spectacular!!! And she’s dancing in heels, too. 😮

[@joeok8641]

The attraction of living in the 30's- music, dancing & movies of a vastly higher standard.

[@warriorwoman91]

Also the Great Depression 😅

[@davidbertrand895]

The musicals of the '30s' are the best movies ever made.

[@pamelaadams1130]

Looking at these beautiful dresses they could show the met gala how it’s done,the stars knew how to wear them they had real class.unlike what they wear today .

[@labelleepoque2930]

Here I am in 2017 watching a dancing couple from 80 years ago and being mesmerized. Unbelievable. Some things never get old.

[@googlefan7409]

La belle epoque I'll be still watching them, it's timeless

[@lawrencemorello9619]

how lucky we are!

[@katrinastepens4883]

I just seen Fred Astaire's movie Carefree with Ginger Rogers wow I was blown away with how light he was on his feet and became mesmerizing with his and Ginger dancing. I am a new fan of theirs I will be watching more movies in the future. Check out the movie Carefree It was such a romantic, funny, and surprisingly great movie. Thanks for the new memories for me. I've been watching his movie I'm mesmerized also.

[@ApacheKid77]

Back when dancing was beautiful, and the music romantic.

[@Helen-zl7sr]

No words can describe those amazing dresses that took on a life of their own! They move and sway in perfect rhythm with their wearer ! Just gorgeous!❤

[@patraines3750]

Watching them is like magic. They are as one when they dance. I could watch them for hours

[@imeanreally2767]

These films won't be forgotten as long as I'm around, 22year old fan right here✨

[@Pledger3William]

18 year old fan right here!

[@osocool1too]

Fred and Ginger were the ultimate dancing couple, the likes of which we may never see again. 👍😁 Thank goodness we have these videos digitalised for future generations to marvel over.

[@thewayuwearurhat1751]

👍🙂 totally agree! But, I'm ok with never seeing another dance duo like Fred and Ginger. There are few things in life that should never be surpassed. Fred and Ginger is one. Secretariat is another 😁

[@rosarojas2432]

que vaebaros y que belleza no ay palabras

[@Scorchy666]

I've watched "Never Gonna Dance" a million times. I'll go out on a limb and say that Ginger out dances Fred. Its been said she didn't have the precision footwork of Fred. Maybe sometimes, but she has them here. She's fantastic, especially those powerful spins towards the end.

[@rayleenerwin1703]

I adore the subtle communication. Beautiful.

[@isabellabornberg2153]

that dress. a kingdom for that dress

[@michelleregis6181]

Once she was asked if she got to keep her magnificent dresses, her answer was, oh no my gowns where on loan from the studio,many costing a couple thousand dollars or more and some where designed by top exclusive designers.

[@jjohnsengraciesmom]

Michelle Regis that was a lot of money back then, the Depression. Also, many of hrr male fans liked this dress best.

[@Neldidellavittoria]

@@jjohnsengraciesmom Which dress are we talking about? Because I love them all.

[@bittersweet4487]

I heard most of them were weighted, to give that lovely graceful swing. Delightful to see but pity to Ginger Rodgers' feet

[@Rhiaanon]

Watching Astaire and Rogers dance is mesmerizing!

[@mollyscot1563]

I cannot tell you how happy you made me. Thank you.

[@MrBuddybones]

Ginger was so lovely here. Astaire is amazing and class personified, but it’s Ginger who steals this dance. Gorgeous dress and set. It’s hard to not watch her.

[@Rzr543]

IMO, Fred and Ginger are as close to dancing perfection as anyone cat get. No one can beat them. No one. I find their dancing numbers absolutely mesmerizing.

[@rblibit]

Now that is a truly graceful pair of human beings. It is something that approaches "Magical" but at the very least is majestic in how they "Flow" together like there are strings between them to synchronize the forward and backward movements. It is mesmerizing! She is one pretty lady. And she remained pretty right up until she died in her mid 80s around 1995. Her eyes could look right into your soul, then she would say something in her cute "girl next door" voice and WHAM, she had a piece of your heart. She worked so hard for what she wanted, and she got it, and deserved it, too. Can you imagine dancing like that in HIGH HEELS - OMG! I'd be in a wheelchair for life.

[@Azire]

Their costumes are so beautiful and flatter both their silhouettes so good ! Ginger's white dress esprcially is magical.

[@jordyn_gc1788]

Robertas my favourite film of theirs. I live the chemistry between them how well they work together

[@marymichael1211]

My favorites are "Swing Time" and "Roberta".

[@lindatrunk2691]

I have LOVED them since i was a little girl...almost 70 yrs. Ago!❤

[@Malia141414]

It is amazing how Ginger could gracefully jump 3 steps at one time. All I can say is "wow".

[@lorrainechandler7864]

The music composed for their films is beautiful .I love listening to the music of the Great American Songbook composers featured in their films-Jerome Kern ,Cole Porter,George Gershwin,Irving Berlin and others.💙

[@mikem.1107]

You are absolutely correct! If we could only have composers like this today.

[@marymichael1211]

Many of them especially liked to write for Fred Astaire.

[@lizaelliott6862]

I have no idea how many times I've watched this, and each time is just as good as the last. What magic these two have. So graceful, so romantic yet so chaste and shameless. I'll forever be locked in the world of Fred and Ginger. The world is so lucky to have discovered them 💕

[@timefortea1931]

I second all your points! Their dancing was magical and interesting with no suggestive moves what they do today. They were perfection and classy.

[@jipsees1908]

They are just lovely..

[@JillGalloway-lg7wh]

I always feel happier when I watch this , I wish he was still here and asked me to dance with him , he was so talented.

[@dunjaneubauer1231]

Sehe ich auch so. Kann heute niemand mehr. Einfach einzigartig​@@JillGalloway-lg7wh

[@jeffwallder3860]

The second sequence which is from 'Swingtime' (1938) was Ginger's favourite dance. It took 48 takes before they were happy and didn't finish filming until 4a.m., on at least one occasion Fred's toupee fell off at the end of a perfect take when she spins and Fred catches her. And yes, her shoes were red with blood on the inside but she insisted on continuing. Eat your hearts out Strictly Come Dancing!

[@Gingerspal1]

+Jeff Wallder You can actually see that she is wearing two pairs of shoes - one on the lower level and another for those spine tingling spins. Her feet bled into the first pair and the director told them to stop but they wanted to finish the entire dance. Hence the new shoes which do not have the straps the original pair had.

[@lesitn8848]

Gingerspal1l

[@lesitn8848]

Been watching fred and ginger since my mother took me to the Regal cinema in Clydebank in 1939 when i was 5 beforethe Blitz now 83 and never seen anyone like them thanks You tube

[@Jenifer_G]

Ginger had beautiful hand movement and was always smiling with Fred, their dancing chemistery is magic. No other female dancer had this.

[@sheibanineda2488]

The very best dancer in the world, above all others. The GOAT; PERIOD😊

[@peterlarsen1000]

Complete perfection and elegance. Glad we have the privilege to watch. Mrs. Rosa Larsen

[@doublezero3338]

Their breathing is definitely In Sync. Madonna was right they "dance on air". A treat to watch. Much respect to Ginger n Fred for those feet endured terrible pain to get those takes. Esp. Ms.Rogers in her heels. American Treasures. 🇺🇸✌👽

[@chrissybrown9626]

Now THIS is dancing! Priceless and unmatchable!

[@cutzymccall7675]

Her gowns!!!!! Elegant, to die for.

[@paulphelps7809]

The greatest beauty in movies. There is nothing else to compare to it.

[@kellycharlesworth2250]

I watched these beautiful films for years now, they enchant me still., Fred and Ginger danced as one...a dance couple made in heaven., Ginger and Fred in and out of hold, barely touching, but together, wonderful...your magic lives on. Thank you.❤️

[@audeladureel3104]

It is so beautiful ! Thank you for this moment of pleasure

[@ouraddress7104]

They had undeniable chemistry! What a gem! ❤

[@johns.9819]

her dresses where so gorgeous and their so dancing romantic equals magic

[@catman8670]

A time past the likes we’ll never see again

[@gailcarman5166]

Totally amazing, and so much better than most dancers of today

[@almeggs3247]

I’m hoping my mom can see this live from heaven b\c all she talked about when living were their movies!

[@kathy20102]

Watching this perfection in dancing, how can anyone stand to watch Strictly is beyond me. Fred and Ginger are completely mesmerising.

[@elidavega294]

Que pareja hermosa..!!!, lujo, perfeccion..Unicos!!!

[@guazzellisergio1697]

Fred, Ginger and all that class & glamour very missed today

[@albertopa58]

The Chairman of the Board. No one else like him.

[@apollonia6656]

Beautiful....superb....unique....romantic. They were made for each other and no other dancing couple will ever replace them.

[@Tahkaullus01]

You know those few pairings in films where you just know that chemistry doesn't just come from the script but from each other off the screen? These two were the first to introduce me to that sense. There's a closeness between them that can't be manufactured or put on.

[@ОльгаСилаш]

Фред Астер на века .Профессионал самого высокого уровня.И все партнёрши у него красавицы и талантливые .

[@jeffwallder3860]

You can see from the list of comments here that Fred and Ginger's dancing unites the world. The world will not see the like of them for many a long year.

[@ymdunn]

These two were glamorous and classy.

[@aidameyer5594]

They dance as one so beautiful Astaire ls perfection love watching him aida

[@sunnyside_up6460]

I read an autobiography about Ginger Rogers in elementary school and had to dress as her to present my report..she had a fascinating life!

[@peteratkinson922]

The change partners dance hypnotism is fascinating

[@kathyaggiss9006]

Absolute perfection and a total joy to watch and watch again. I have never seen anything to compare with this.

[@michelleregis6181]

Real beauty is intoxicating to me i become often very emtional, as watching this video . Fred and Ginger's dancing was like a gorgeous element of art an expressive painting by Renoir, a sublime symphony. They're timing was impeccable thier romance was in thier perfect movements💖💖❤

[@pufik1969]

Timeless

[@michaeltoubro5367]

What a marvel they were. Never surpassed.

[@DomenicoG1953]

And they never will...

[@lindamassey3300]

I loved watching Fred and Ginger dance together.They were great!🙂💙❤

[@stephenrivera4382]

When Fred finally kisses Ginger, it’s as romantic as anything can get! ❤

[@Son-of-Thunder]

Even their facial expressions “dance” in these performances.

[@marymichael1211]

Yes. It's so complete and perfect -- every part "dances".

[@nicholasreid1836]

I was born long after their movies were made, but this sequence is so beautiful it brings a lump in my throat. Unequalled!

[@JanRoberts-ul4bb]

Absolutely Beautiful!!!!!!! Thank you for sharing this!!!!!

[@yukielima5275]

Meu Deus!!!...como foi possível tanta beleza e perfeição!...Amo tudo isso... Abençoados sejam, por toda a eternidade ❤.

[@linlds5764]

So beautiful! They were heavenly to watch!

[@reneehenderson4818]

Fred and Ginger. Beautiful.

[@oldiesmagnificent-obsessio158]

Perfection. Just sheer perfection. I own all of the Astaire-Rogers movies, I never tire of seeing them together. It's just...beautiful. So achingly beautiful.

[@AJ-ld5mv]

That is so wonderful that you own all their movies ❤️ #goals

[@pauljung3534]

"Intense love, rendered tenderly, in movement and touch." "Motion and emotion, ever so dramatically and beautifully expressed..." "To what I love... I know how to embrace." "Heaven is a pair up.. that moves you... into paradise." "And heaven above, now motions us - in a different way... " ~ Paul Jung

[@horsluva0758]

so much class ...so sad there isn't any in the world today :(I want her dress!

[@Billbothebear14]

Grace, Pace and lashings of Style.. wonderful beyond words.. and that's just Fred. As to Madame.. erm.. slim, fit, lish, GORGEOUS certainly and the absolute business. I first saw them on UK tv as a child in the 1950's and have sat bewitched ever since. Whatever happened to a world with lovely people and style, where today we get Fatties, and Tattoo's.? Happy days.. I wonder.? WF

[@jonrc72]

Takes your breath away. Music, precision and beauty.

[@fernandateani4432]

Che eleganza nei movimenti del ballo, semplicemente FAVOLOSI,non mi stanco mai dì e di guardare tutto ciò, grazie ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤che dire❤❤❤❤❤bravissimi❤❤❤❤❤ma purtroppo sono saliti Ai piani Superiori ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@VincentVanGoghAway]

These two show that Dancing is an Art; full of Passion, Grace and Love. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@potdog1000]

the word CLASS could have been invented for this

[@siewengchan1047]

Bun But by

[@alondradiaz4203]

My father loved this couple, dancing, is just magic

[@cynthiachronister4082]

Demonstrating what a good relationship should be in sync on the same page compatible ❤

[@imeanreally2767]

I always find myself coming back to this video because of the ending, it's slow and absolutely beautiful and makes me wonder; if there is a heaven, I imagine this is how they dance if they've found eachother up there✨

[@animateangus]

Fred Astaire, the ultimate gentleman.

[@horsluva0758]

absolutely. men need to take lessons from him ;) however, there's no class in this world anymore only trash and sass :(

[@JillGalloway-lg7wh]

Perfect leader , strong , well composed and shows off his lady

[@DelHuntsman]

Every so often all the elements combine in exactly the right way, chemistry takes over and something magical happens. Best F&G compilation I've seen.

[@ВалентинМаллабаев]

Спасибо за доставленное удовольствие !!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@concars1234]

The artistry is unrivalled. Look at the routine that starts at 5:49 that is the pure art of dance

[@timothybruneau7644]

What an amazing dancing team. Fantastic! Beautiful. Simply beautiful.

[@beverlybradley5485]

utterly magical, just perfection in motion, a beautiful bygone era.they were a classic act never will Enyone come close to Fred and Ginger.

[@Kelly-nm4kw]

Hello Beverly, How are you doing?