FRED & ADELE ASTAIRE: A JAUNTY PAIR EXTRAORDINAIRE

[Please read] A light-hearted romp that defies "tough times." Featuring piano playing by George Gershwin himself.
Cameo appearances by Abraham Lincoln (as himself) and Ursula Andress (as the Swiss Miss).

Adele Astaire (1896-1981)
Fred Astaire (1899-1987)

A sibling pair from Omaha, Nebraska, who made good in vaudeville and in major musical revues and productions on Broadway and in London's West End.

Song Excerpts:
1) Stage patter intro to "Oh, Gee! Oh, Gosh!"—recorded October 1923 in the United Kingdom.
2) "Hang On To Me"—recorded April 1926 in London, England.
3) "Fascinating Rhythm"—recorded April 1926 in London, England.
4) "I'd Rather Charleston"—recorded April 1926 in London, England.
5) "Swiss Miss"—recorded April 1926 in London, England.
6) "Funny Face"—recorded November 1928 in London, England.
7) "The Babbit and the Bromide"—recorded November 1928 in London, England.
--Selection numbers 2, 3, and 4 feature piano accompaniment by George Gershwin.
--Selection number 4 features photographic accompaniment by United States President Abraham Lincoln, visiting a Civil War camp in 1862.
--Selection number 5 features additional photographic accompaniment by my kind of (non-cocoa) Swiss Miss: model/actress Ursula Andress (born in Ostermundigen, Berne, Switzerland in 1936.)

Questions or comments are sincerely welcome. Lewd, derogatory, or irrational comments will be pelted, alternately, with tomatoes and cabbages.

Thanks for viewing, mesdames et messieurs.

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NOTE: DAILYMOTION USER "WIZARDESS" HAS PLAGIARIZED THIS VIDEO FROM START TO FINISH--WITHOUT CREDITING MY WORK.

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Entertainment

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• Fred Astaire
• Adele Astaire
• George Gershwin
• Ira Gershwin
• Ursula Andress
• Dr. No
• Swiss Miss
• Abraham Lincoln
• 1920s
• Broadway
• London
• West End
• Fascinating Rhythm
• Charleston
• Dance
• Music
• Funny Face
• Babbit and Bromide
• Gene Kelly
• northbreed1

[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.

[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!

[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...