FRED & ADELE ASTAIRE: A JAUNTY PAIR EXTRAORDINAIRE

[ChrisWalkenFan]

OH MY GAAAWWWDDDD FROM WHAT PLAY IS THE FIRST LINES YOU HEAR??? This is fascinating that there are even sound examples of both. Oh brother - I want moooore!

[tmax45R]

This is Fred and his Sister singing. There is no video. This is in the 1920's.

[HaWkBeAtLeSnElSoN]

where can I find these?

[50zepher]

thanks for that homage-- was wonderful! There were a few pictures I have not seen...-they must have been amazing to see on Broadway/London. May Fred never be forgotten and continue to inspire dancers everywhere!

[bsgs98]

Great compilation of Fred and Adele and bits of Gershwin, too! I enjoyed your rare and wonderful old photos and your nice job of editing!

[northbreed1]

@bsgs98 And I enjoyed reading your comment! Responses like yours are more rare than you may think...and valued accordingly. Thank you.

[MemberofBeatlism]

I adore Fred and I have a gigantic heart for Pitbulls... 1:14 is just awesome... <3

[katandbaby]

such a shame that while there are vocal recordings of adele and fred singing that there is no film footage,

[177hender]

She married an English nobleman back when it was cool to marry English noblemen. Her life had a happy ending. She was said to be a better dancer than her brother, and she was clearly better looking. Even with thick hair, he was no matinee idol. She looks adorable. Can you imagine a cute girl with better moves than Fred. Sad that there is no record of her dancing skills.

[Aintjos1]

Thank you...

I love his Dance..& his Comedy

Whenever Astaire Dance, ther is "Levitation" "Wizard" in the air...

[MelissaTicky]

If i could rate this.... i would give it all 100 *stars, i love it.

[elvisnutkid]

Happy 110th birthday Fred

u rock

[astaire8]

This is wonderful -

A lovely reminder of The FA Conference Terry!

[terrypearson12]

Wonderful ... many thanks for your work on this excellent piece! It's one of the great sadnesses that there is no film in existence of Fred & Adele performing, except for the tiny fragment which you mentioned. It's also hard to believe that's the case, when one considers their extraordinary fame at the time. Surely, someone will discover some footage one day ... we can only hope!

[ARbenSRbarGR]

the trouble is that Fred got into movies AFTER Adele got married and left the act. It is said that he thought his career was over when she left. How wrong he was! It is indeed sad that there is little footage of the pair, but when one works on the vaudeville circuit of the early 20s, not a lot of cameras are seen pointed at the stage - unfortunately

[northbreed1]

Good comment. Thanks for writing.

[fredginger2009]

What fun! I love these recordings of theirs from the 1920's. You've got a wonderful collection of photos, and I love how you timed to have them appear with the lyrics. Have you got any more???

[prchristman]

Thanks for posting this. Makes me dearly wish that the screen test Adele and Fred Astaire did around 1928 had not become lost. I once saw the Astaires very briefly on a film clip with Marilyn Miller. Kind of a distant side view that only lasted seconds. I so wish we had more. It's great that we at least have these recordings.

Not sure how Ursula Andress came in here from 3:46 to 4:02, but I won't complain.