The Life and Tragic Ending of Eleanor Powell

Mini bio of the life of actress Eleanor Powell who is probably most famous for appearing in a series of musical vehicles tailored especially for her talents, including Born to Dance, Rosalie
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[@ms.ntropy3187]

I think she overcame a sad time of life when she parted from her philandering husband, Glenn Ford. I have read that all the guys were mad for Eleanor -- including Jimmy Stewart -- when she first came to Hollywood, but she chose Glenn Ford. Never understood his success as a ladies' man, but he must have had something. It sounds as if she took her faith seriously, so I am sure that was a help. Her son has said she struggled financially after the divorce, but I guess she went back to work and soldiered through the challenging times. But all this is hardly tragic. She had an illness in her late 60s that took her life, but though she wasn't old, she still had a reasonably long life. All in all, despite some painful passages, her life was a great success.

[@SuburbanDon]

What's this "sad ending" nonsense ? Don't we all have sad endings ?

[@firstnamelastname9631]

This video is misleading. Eleanor Powell had a successful and happy life. She died at 70 of cancer but that does not make it tragic.

[@2eleven48]

Powell died of ovarian cancer at 69, and this is indeed a sad ending to her life, but not 'tragic', as if it were something outside the bounds of what we can succumb to in life.

[@johnlewis9745]

If Fred said that it wasn’t meant to be an insult, but a huge compliment. Long after she had finished with Hollywood she always spoke of him with affection, as did he of her.

[@denisecoleman5090]

Please she did not have a bad ending . Come on.

[@troyannbladsacker1811]

Eleanor Powell was the greatest tap dancer. She was amazing and also absolutely beautiful especially that gorgeous smile. Fascinating Rhythm is one of my favorites but Begin the Beguine with Fred Astaire has to be one of the greatest tap numbers in dance history. They made it look so easy and fun but in her speech recognizing Fred Astaire's accomplishments we got to hear just a glimpse of the hours and hours of practice even just for the hand and arm movements. Rest in Peace dearest Ellie. You are one that I hope to meet when I get to heaven.

[@arthurgearheard4701]

She was in the shadow of Ginger Rogers at that time! In the Broadway Melody of 1940, Astaire met his match and was out of breath trying to keep up with her! It was too bad she couldn't dance opposite Gene Kelly or even the Nicholas Brothers!

[@davidreidenberg9941]

Buddy Rich once said that “that woman has more rhythm in her feet than I have in my hands”.

[@tomtransport]

When she and Fred dance to Cole Porters Begin the Beguine it was nice that Fred was able to keep up. He had his share of so so partners but he didn't have to carry Elenore, IMHO she was better then him not taking anything from Fred. They were both at the top of their game. We will never see their like again.

[@esmeephillips5888]

The content of this video is from Wikipedia, recited by a robot.

[@stephaniestanley8041]

Eleanor was the greatest tap dancer in the history of film and a beautiful girl whose face was perfect for the movies.

[@juttaschoner4302]

Beautiful human being, great dancer.

[@kathrynkathryn4836]

I was fortunate enough to have met Miss Powell just prior to her death. She was a special guest at a classic movie convention in Burbank. I told her that I was always a huge Astaire and Rogers fan, but my favorite dance number of all time was "Begin the Beguine" with her dancing with Fred Astaire. I told her that nothing could top that tapping. She was so gracious and appeared to be happy at the time. And I even have a color photo of her talking to me. I will never forget that moment. She will always be a treasure. I am still wondering about the comment the narrator made about MGM having to "make minimal changes in her makeup and conduct" at

[@NickGurred]

She has timeless beauty and talent to boot. I'm smitten by her.

[@tomcalandra7149]

Her talent is unique yet obvious the most talented dancer in MGM musicals bar none

[@lindaeasley5606]

My favorite tap dancer ! 👍

[@donnamello5960]

I certainly do not think her life & career can be 'characterized' as Sad. All these You Tube summaries state the Same Phrase. Eleanor was Amazing & gifted.

[@josephdeakyne197]

Brillent talent never to be seen again

[@alidel62]

How absurd is a video of a dancer without videos of the dancer?