Iam 60 an I've never seen one man so talented as him before besides Elvis frank Sinatra and James brown Michael Jackson and there's a few more but he is the best
The craziest thing to me is that he wasn't even young in most of these dances! He was born in 1899 but he was still just as energetic, charismatic, and talented as someone in their early 20's. Love him!
Should watch him at the 1970 Emmy Awards...he was 70 years old and still made people 1/3 his age look like they had 2 left feet...edit: Sorry, it was the Oscars...
Fred's 'drunk tap dance on a bar' number from 'The Sky's The Limit' is one of my favorites. Every time I see him dancing... his massive talent..charm...and unassuming manner gets me hooked all over again. We could certainly use a Fred Astaire today...thankfully we have his 31 films.
Fred Astaire was born in 1899 so it's easy to see what age he was in the movies mentioned here. It's pretty amazing to see that for some of those movies he was in his early to mid 50s and was still had energetic moves. The youngest you see him here in this list is him in his mid 30s.
What a classy high energy performer. His foot work is astounding and always with perfection. He was always in sync with his eccentricities while dancing. What pleasure to see. What wonders . He could make the most complicated sketches seem so easy which makes him stand out from the rest.
15 more years and it's gonna be one century of these beautiful escenes and some people like me are still watching and enjoying it....just so wonderful!
My favorite dancer of all time. Wanted to dance with him just one time. My mother would just smile when I said that, not wanting to burst my bubble. Greatest dancer of all time.
I watched Pick Yourself Up so many times and I'm still amazed esp with how Ginger dances. So graceful and love her little nuances with her dress which is part of the dance.
I totally agree with #1. When I first saw it, I thought it was the most perfect blend of music and dance I'd ever seen. I've watched it many times now, and it still never fails to impress me!
Goblinmoon Amen. I slowly got into the classics as a teenager. The first movie with Fred Astaire I saw was Swing Time. It was ten years ago to be exact
I thank my 11th grade home room Drama teacher for putting Fred astaire movies in class....Made me love what he did...That was about 23 years ago...Thanks
She said it took him "5 weeks" it would take me 5 years to not drop the cane let alone learn the choreography..pure respect for such a timeless legend we miss your dancing Fred "Flawless" Astaire 😩❤️
Happy to see Pick Yourself Up at #1, and thank you for including I'll Be Hard To Handle at #5. That dance is such a delight and doesn't get enough attention.
Russ Tamblyn who played Riff in the West Side Story movie, tells the story of attending an anniversary showing of the film with other cast members. As they filed out of the theatre someone touched his arm and when he turned around it was Fred Astaire, who wanted to tell him how much he admired Tamblyn's dancing!
Fred Astaire the best dancer ever. His style, class, imagination, body domination. Teaching a partner to dance like one with him, is incredible. From the 30's and still talk to us with dancing voice. He did not need to listen to music to makes wiggle our foot fingers. His language was dancing and we understood him. WOW>
Just a few days ago, i stumbled upon this video titled "You say Potato, i say Potato", intrigued, i clicked on it. Thank goodness, i clicked, this guy is amazing. Fred Astaire was such a phenomenal artist, so talented and in so many ways. All these dances are SO SICK.
It would take a century or more to replicate what Rita, Elanor, Ginger, and Fred accomplished throughout their careers. They all were smooth as silk and this was when entertainment was nothing but entertainment. 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎼🎼🎼🎼
My favorite dance of his involving props is easily the toy shop scene in Easter Parade. It's just mind-blowing to me. That poor kid didn't know what hit him as he watched Astaire hit every percussive toy in the shop with inspired precision.
I literally just wrote an essay about classic movie musicals and mentioned a lot of Astaire because of his dance - I go to have a break and this video comes up
This man is one of the greatest wonders of the dancing world but entertainment in general. He inspired Michael Jackson & he even said so in his autobiography Moonwalker.
Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers are beyond Amazing. Their energy, and creativity never seizes to captivate me. I have VHS tapes that I use to watch at night for "Dance Lessons"! 😊
No utube, copyright issue. Saw it before they pulled it. When you watch closely & slow-mo his moves are amazing with the cane. This retired martial artist, dancer, and drummer has much respect for his perfection in movement and rhythm. No one compares to this class act.
Nope, don't agree. Pick Yourself Up has always been my #1 favorite dance of all time. It's funny, joyful, intricate and full of signature moves. But Puttin on the Ritz is easily his best solo effort.
I am so astonished at the fact that how can she dance (tap dance) wearing those heels. OMG!! It hurts very bad. I have that kind of block heels but couldn't even do one nice step wearing them. Gosh. And She totally slayed it. *There's no other like these two*
Someone once asked Ginger Rogers what it was like dancing with such a master, and she replied that he may have been a master, but she did every thing he did backwards and in heels. And, they weren't just heels some look to be 3 inches. So, she was a master too.
Kezzaboy yes because they were also soulful singers.... all u have to have his eyes to see a lot of technical foot work Mj did was because of Fred.. nobody else was dancing like him( that Mj watched at least )
The only dance I miss out of this group was the formal dance he did with Hayworth in "You Never Were Lovelier". It is less complex than the ones here but the two fit together so perfectly it's something special.
Fred Astaire, literally out danced every partner he ever danced with. Turned faster, tapped more in time, moved his arms more gracefully and in time etc.
The first time Fred Astaire did a screen test for the movies, one of the studio executives wrote: Can’t act. Can’t sing. Slightly bald. Can dance a little.
I have been watching involved with music and dance for 60years including my sons please promote this medium of communication ad infinitum thank you from New Zealand
Jenna Leigh's Beauty Slam I love to see top 10 golden age child stars, top 10 Cary Grant performances or any other actor or actress like Shirley Temple, Greta Garbo, James Stewart, etc. Etc. , top 10 actresses per decade (they only did it by era on watchmojo 😒) , top 10 underrated classic stars per decade maybe top 10 stars from each studio I gotta a lot of top 10 ideas haha 😂😂
@@music18021 omg those are ALL awesome!! Especially a best actress by decade! I'd love to see a top 10 actors per decade too. And Top 10 movie roles for the really prolific performers.
Ginger did everything Fred did, but backwards and wearing high heels. Seriously, Fred Astaire was the best male modern/tap dancer of all time, imho. So creative, graceful, ethereal. He created real magic moments in film.
gleekqueen93 I totally agree about Gene Kelly whom I like much more. Astaire always looked more like an old man while Gene Kelly seemed more vibrant in appearance
batgurrl Fred was much more slim and fit which is fits elegant dancing more. And let's not deny the fact he flies when he dances. If you watch his movies from 30s , you'll find him very much attractive💖
The days of Glamour, style, romance, talent and music!! What times they must have been !! No P, No Social media swiping, no 'pre-loading' then arriving drunk at a club at 11pm...Simple fun,and love blossomed on every dance floor around the world...Great footage...8.2020. New Zealand.
In the 30s, every would-be star flocked to Hollywood, looking for work. The crowd scenes with all those underpaid dancers (The Continental) moving with grace and precision petered out when the Great Depression ended. But the Fred and Ginger films were pure escapism from the bleakness and poverty.
Can't believe "I'm Old-Fashioned" from You Were Never Lovelier wasn't even in the Honourable Mentions?!!!!! Fred and Rita were fantastic, their chemistry insane, and the choreography gorgeous.
I no I'm only young 34...but grew up watching his films and in my eyes his a legend!!! His dancing is amazing and when I was younger wanted to do top dancing his foot work 😍
I can't take my eyes off him when he is dancing. If only we were able to go back in time, I would love to have been there when he and Ginger were dancing together.
@@fremlinmartel202 Hi, just watched Fred and Rita for the umpteenth time and it never ceases to amaze me. I am going to introduce this to my grown up kids, so they can see what real talent is.
Dancing, dancing, dancing! I love all these videos of Astaire and Kelly, the two greatest dancers in Hollywood history. It put a lot of joy in my day. Thanks!
Crazy. We use the term ahead of time. I don't think there is one that could match this talent. This guy had no video edit and still nails everything. 1 take .
THANK YOU!!! I really appreciate you doing this list! We can't forget these talented people of the past...just because the movie is black and white doesn't mean it isn't good. Some of the best movies I've ever seen are older movies...BTW, Begin The Beguine is one of my all time favorite songs!!!
@@ccaammiinniiito2 certainly. History has not giving Mr Cagney the credit he deserves but yeah he was great and Sammy definitely took inspiration from Cagney . Sammy Davis JR took it to another level,h e was doing things that were groundbreaking and ahead of his time and what times they must've been.
@@oscarmarroquin4374 ...And, Oscar, I was talking about the COMPLETE James Cagney, meaning his dramatic skills were just as powerful as his dancing skills. That scene where he's saying good bye to his mom aboard that "time bomb" is timeless and never to be forgotten.
"Can't act, can't sing. Can dance a little." The actual appraisal about Fred Astaire in his early days in Hollywood as he 'got started'. I know.....His phenomenal career lasted DECADES doing ALL of that to very appreciative audiences..... Wonder whatever happened to the forgotten 'talent scout' who made that quote ?!!!
@@cathyvelliquette3799 Re-read my comment. That is NOT 'my quote'. It is a pretty well known appraisal quote - by Fred Astaire fans, anyway - spoken by a 'talent scout'. So - their words, not mine !
Fred's early appraisal by a certain studio executive (can't dance...can't sing...yadda yadda yadda) must be taken with a healthy grain of salt as he and his sister Adele were very famous Broadway/London West End musical stage stars, i.e. they were well known entertainers. I think the studio's original appraisal of Fred had more to do with how he photogenic he was or wasn't.. They were looking for perfectly handsome/beautiful actors and actresses. However Fred's elegance... charm and warm personality as well as his staggering musical talents won over the RKO studio executives. I always found him to be attractive in an off-beat kind of way. Love you forever Fred!
This would have memorialized some of the greatest moments of Fred's career! If not for MsMojo blathering on with unneeded explanation! Drowning out some of the most noteworthy moments of this collection!
My brother and I used to do couple dancing when we were children and we were pretty good. It was so much fun when you get your routine down straight and you can do it together perfectly. It’s so satisfying.
I am 50 years old and my mother is 92. She is still with me and I’m glad she told me about all these legends. Nothing but class.
Alhamdulillah ❤️ I hope that she is in good health today
@@helmsmanpacker3456 unfortunately she passed last April. But thank you.
Iam 60 an I've never seen one man so talented as him before besides Elvis frank Sinatra and James brown Michael Jackson and there's a few more but he is the best
Watching Fred dance is pure joy! No one looks better in tails dancing. His unique dance moves are something to watch in awe.
The craziest thing to me is that he wasn't even young in most of these dances! He was born in 1899 but he was still just as energetic, charismatic, and talented as someone in their early 20's. Love him!
Jocelyn Garcia no way
look at the dance he did when he was 70 at the Oscars.
What? I swear I'm 21 and sometimes i have joint pains.
Should watch him at the 1970 Emmy Awards...he was 70 years old and still made people 1/3 his age look like they had 2 left feet...edit: Sorry, it was the Oscars...
Astaire took up skateboarding in his late 70's.
I love that Fred and Gene both gave credit to the Nicholas brothers for teaching them how to tap with grace and to make it look effortless.
And Fred also credited Bill "Bojangles" Robinson.
Now this guy HAD TALENT!!! Great moves and such incredible perfection!
Skill, precision, elegance and grace - the amazing Fred Astaire!
Smiles, hi Annette
Fred's 'drunk tap dance on a bar' number from 'The Sky's The Limit' is one of my favorites. Every time I see him dancing...
his massive talent..charm...and unassuming
manner gets me hooked all over again.
We could certainly use a Fred Astaire today...thankfully we have his 31 films.
Unsurpassable, class-personified Fred Astaire, mold broken. Never tire of watching him dance.
I love Fred astaire, he was an awesome dancer, singer, and actor, he's been one of my favorite actor's since I was a kid
I dont think there will be another Fred Astaire - what an amazing dancer.
There is lots of them, but they’ll never be in a movie,they’re on UA-cam.
Yes!❤️😊
Such beautiful lines. Such mastery of tap skills. G.O.A.T. 💚💛🧡
There may never again be that confluence of dancing power and cinematic mega-stardom. But fantastic dancers are everywhere.
yeah, it never will
Fred Astaire was born in 1899 so it's easy to see what age he was in the movies mentioned here. It's pretty amazing to see that for some of those movies he was in his early to mid 50s and was still had energetic moves. The youngest you see him here in this list is him in his mid 30s.
Imagine going to watch one of those Fred and Adele plays in the 20s when Fred was in his 20s.
Indeed!
AMA zing
I use to enjoy the music comedy and good fun on our black and white TV in the 50's.
It's basically keeping fit and also an energetic frame of mind
What a classy high energy performer. His foot work is astounding and always with perfection. He was always in sync with his eccentricities while dancing. What pleasure to see. What wonders . He could make the most complicated sketches seem so easy which makes him stand out from the rest.
15 more years and it's gonna be one century of these beautiful escenes and some people like me are still watching and enjoying it....just so wonderful!
My favorite dancer of all time. Wanted to dance with him just one time. My mother would just smile when I said that, not wanting to burst my bubble. Greatest dancer of all time.
Fun fact: the 'rotating room' was actually a cover-up for the fact that Astaire simply bent the law of gravity to his will through sheer awesomeness.
Actually the entire set was mounted inside a barrel, with everything bolted to the floor. As he danced up one wall, acrost the ceiling
Actually the entire set was mounted inside a barrel, with everything bolted to the floor.
@@markcadieux3445 ACTUALLY, the comment was a.spoof on words not to be taken seriously.,Butt light heartedly 🙄🤔..UM K...?
😅👌
Oh, what a feeling when your dancing on the cieling. Now we know where Linal Richie got his song.
Fred Astaire's elegance as a dance is beyond compare.
Finding this video randomly, in 2024, instead of bringing 90’s fashion back… we need the 40’s-50’s women’s fashion back.
I watched Pick Yourself Up so many times and I'm still amazed esp with how Ginger dances. So graceful and love her little nuances with her dress which is part of the dance.
No one ever was as smooth as Fred, the BEST!
Michael Jackson entered the room......
q talento maravilhoso sou apaixonada por sapateado
I totally agree with #1. When I first saw it, I thought it was the most perfect blend of music and dance I'd ever seen. I've watched it many times now, and it still never fails to impress me!
Love that you'd done some classics! Older movies need to get a lot more attention than they do.
Goblinmoon Amen. I slowly got into the classics as a teenager. The first movie with Fred Astaire I saw was Swing Time. It was ten years ago to be exact
Any good ones you recommend?
Back then the craft of dancing was so humble, so creative, joyful and came out purely from the dancer's being! Fred was a Genius, simply Great!
Astaire just leaves you staring mouth agape at what you have just seen: incredible!
... could watch him all day... pure talent!
Wow..what talent, what memories they made for us to enjoy...what legends they will always be....⚘
It sounds like his feet were providing the beat. Brilliant foot work, Genius man.
Fred Astaire, the greatest dancer of all time! I will never get over him and his wonder dance partners.
So unbelievably talented. I could just watch him all day. So smooth and graceful. I can't even find the words to describe his gift of dance!
Fred Astaire was just one of my dance heroes, and was the reason I was enrolled in dancing school.
Fred Astaire the best ever!!! A lot of nostalgia about that time, with people with real talent really committed to their job more than money.
He's not the best who told you that shit. Ok he can dance I will give him that, but the best no.
I thank my 11th grade home room Drama teacher for putting Fred astaire movies in class....Made me love what he did...That was about 23 years ago...Thanks
She said it took him "5 weeks" it would take me 5 years to not drop the cane let alone learn the choreography..pure respect for such a timeless legend we miss your dancing Fred "Flawless" Astaire 😩❤️
I am a fan of MJ, and he loved Fred Astaire so much❤ thank you for inspiring us, legend👑
Michael Jackson dedicated his autobiography to Fred Astaire.
the dance routine with Eleanor Powell hardly any one sees the first part of this dance it is so beautiful. This is one of my all time favorites:)
Happy to see Pick Yourself Up at #1, and thank you for including I'll Be Hard To Handle at #5. That dance is such a delight and doesn't get enough attention.
Roberta an ignored movie---but the best ever made.
Oh, come on! " Begin the Beguine " was his best! Powell was his only partner that outperformed him, and he acknowledged this!
Russ Tamblyn who played Riff in the West Side Story movie, tells the story of attending an anniversary showing of the film with other cast members. As they filed out of the theatre someone touched his arm and when he turned around it was Fred Astaire, who wanted to tell him how much he admired Tamblyn's dancing!
#4..pulling this off on roller skates was exquisite!
Fred Astaire the best dancer ever. His style, class, imagination, body domination. Teaching a partner to dance like one with him, is incredible. From the 30's and still talk to us with dancing voice. He did not need to listen to music to makes wiggle our foot fingers. His language was dancing and we understood him. WOW>
He was all grace & effortlessness, while Gene Kelly was strength & athleticism.
and grace don't forget the grace...
Yes! Absolutely!
Excellent observation of the difference between their two styles of dance.
Fred Astaire was the very best dancer to grace the screen. So many memorable moments. He was so classy and talented.
Just a few days ago, i stumbled upon this video titled "You say Potato, i say Potato", intrigued, i clicked on it.
Thank goodness, i clicked, this guy is amazing.
Fred Astaire was such a phenomenal artist, so talented and in so many ways.
All these dances are SO SICK.
It would take a century or more to replicate what Rita, Elanor, Ginger, and Fred accomplished throughout their careers. They all were smooth as silk and this was when entertainment was nothing but entertainment. 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎼🎼🎼🎼
I guess you could say that’s entertainment.
I wasn't expecting to see my favorite, Cheek to Cheek on here but I'm happy it is. Such a sweet song and beautiful dance between them.
Now that's what REAL talent looks like.
Fred Astaire is one of my favorite dancers in the world and I idolized him a lot!!!
The best dancer of all time.Truely gifted.
My favorite dance of his involving props is easily the toy shop scene in Easter Parade. It's just mind-blowing to me. That poor kid didn't know what hit him as he watched Astaire hit every percussive toy in the shop with inspired precision.
Never made a mistake. Pure magic..
As many excellent dancers he paired with, he and Ginger Rodgers really had something special. They were so coordinated in all their movements.
Hello Jackie, How are you doing?
I literally just wrote an essay about classic movie musicals and mentioned a lot of Astaire because of his dance - I go to have a break and this video comes up
That essay is A+ material
SYNCHRONICITY
Fred was the Best!!!! What style! What grace! What elegance!! Sorry, Gene, you were good, but Fred was and is the GOAT!! ❤
💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯
This man is one of the greatest wonders of the dancing world but entertainment in general. He inspired Michael Jackson & he even said so in his autobiography Moonwalker.
Michael Jackson's "Smooth Criminal" music video has choreography from Fred Astaire's "Dem Bones" movie.
@@otraxo : ALS⭕️ " THE WAY Y⭕️U MAKE ME FEEL " VIDE🌍 , THAT WAS FRED's STYLE ⭕️F WEARING CLOTHES 🤔
“Study the greats and then become greater” - Michael Jackson
Yessssssss
Michael Jackson dedicated his autobiography to Fred Astaire.
that PUTTIN ON THE RITZ Number... simple fantastic. That "animation" is amazingly done.
He will always be
the best dancer-ever
Check out Tommy Rall.
Michael Jackson was better
Just the very very best .No one can come anywhere near,this true legend.🥰🥰🥰xx
For me the best performance I have seen of Fred is Puttin on the ritz. I wish I could see a full version of this again.
Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers are beyond Amazing. Their energy, and creativity never seizes to captivate me. I have VHS tapes that I use to watch at night for "Dance Lessons"!
😊
Puttin on the Ritz should've been number one easily. It's probably the best solo dance scene in any movie ever.
Agreed
No utube, copyright issue. Saw it before they pulled it. When you watch closely & slow-mo his moves are amazing with the cane. This retired martial artist, dancer, and drummer has much respect for his perfection in movement and rhythm. No one compares to this class act.
@ You can find the full dance on Dailymotion.
SSJ Phenom I agree!!!
Nope, don't agree. Pick Yourself Up has always been my #1 favorite dance of all time. It's funny, joyful, intricate and full of signature moves. But Puttin on the Ritz is easily his best solo effort.
What a joy! And thanks to UA-cam & pals, a joy that no one and no thing and all cannot ever take away. Thank goodness for the media, Class.
Legendary dancer. Makes my heart happy
I am so astonished at the fact that how can she dance (tap dance) wearing those heels. OMG!! It hurts very bad. I have that kind of block heels but couldn't even do one nice step wearing them. Gosh. And She totally slayed it.
*There's no other like these two*
Someone once asked Ginger Rogers what it was like dancing with such a master, and she replied that he may have been a master, but she did every thing he did backwards and in heels.
And, they weren't just heels some look to be 3 inches. So, she was a master too.
Now I know why Michael Jackson loves him so much 🙂
And where he got his moves from.
Fred Astaire was his dance teacher..!
@@humbertoflores2545 no he wasn't. James brown, jackie wilson and sammy davis junior were his top 3 inspirations.
Kezzaboy yes because they were also soulful singers.... all u have to have his eyes to see a lot of technical foot work Mj did was because of Fred.. nobody else was dancing like him( that Mj watched at least )
Kezzaboy yes he was 😉
The only dance I miss out of this group was the formal dance he did with Hayworth in "You Never Were Lovelier". It is less complex than the ones here but the two fit together so perfectly it's something special.
This is the kind of pure content I need in my life
Fred Astaire was brilliant...never to be seen again.
You left out the great firecracker dance from Holiday Inn. Inexcusable!
john guerin That one was good too. Corbin Bleu did it justice when Holiday Inn was on Broadway
Yes. I agree. Unbelievable. My favorite
The Top Ten dances scenes from Fred Astaire could have like 30 scenes ;-)
The nerve....
At least the drum dance got in... as a honourable mention. Should have been in the top 5.
Fred Astaire, literally out danced every partner he ever danced with. Turned faster, tapped more in time, moved his arms more gracefully and in time etc.
The first time Fred Astaire did a screen test for the movies, one of the studio executives wrote: Can’t act. Can’t sing. Slightly bald. Can dance a little.
Lolz
I have been watching involved with music and dance for 60years including my sons please promote this medium of communication ad infinitum thank you from New Zealand
Smiles, hi Leigh, greetings from Sydney
More classic Hollywood top 10’s please 😁😁😁 Fred Astaire is a legend 😊😊
Legend!!!!!!!! Yes.... I love black and white movie!!!
@@euniqueenzans9873 very true.
Yes! I commented the same thing! I included a few top 10 lists that would be a good start! What Golden Era of Hollywood Top 10s do you wanna see?
Jenna Leigh's Beauty Slam I love to see top 10 golden age child stars, top 10 Cary Grant performances or any other actor or actress like Shirley Temple, Greta Garbo, James Stewart, etc. Etc. , top 10 actresses per decade (they only did it by era on watchmojo 😒) , top 10 underrated classic stars per decade maybe top 10 stars from each studio I gotta a lot of top 10 ideas haha 😂😂
@@music18021 omg those are ALL awesome!! Especially a best actress by decade! I'd love to see a top 10 actors per decade too. And Top 10 movie roles for the really prolific performers.
Ginger did everything Fred did, but backwards and wearing high heels. Seriously, Fred Astaire was the best male modern/tap dancer of all time, imho. So creative, graceful, ethereal. He created real magic moments in film.
The King of pop has definitely learned from the best. I love Fred Astaire 💜💕💜💕😱😀
Fred Astaire was as smooth as silk and class personified . When Stars had to do more than act !
Fred Astaire on Mojo? Happy birthday to me!!!
Glad you enjoyed it, Amy! :)
I'm going to learn to dance like this.
I could go with less talking and more complete scenes.
This is a count down sir
You can look the videos up! 😁
I agree
I agree! MUCH less dialogue! Video is ruined by all the talk! Please re-make this without so much!
@@mrmusiclover4178 fosse and verdon
Love Fred Astaire. Cannot take my eyes off the screen when he dances. Can MsMojo do Gene Kelly dances next?
gleekqueen93 I totally agree about Gene Kelly whom I like much more. Astaire always looked more like an old man while Gene Kelly seemed more vibrant in appearance
batgurrl I preferred Astaire over Kelly but both were amazing in their own ways.
Manuel Orozco agreed they were both great talents indeed
batgurrl Amen
batgurrl Fred was much more slim and fit which is fits elegant dancing more. And let's not deny the fact he flies when he dances. If you watch his movies from 30s , you'll find him very much attractive💖
The days of Glamour, style, romance, talent and music!! What times they must have been !! No P, No Social media swiping, no 'pre-loading' then arriving drunk at a club at 11pm...Simple fun,and love blossomed on every dance floor around the world...Great footage...8.2020. New Zealand.
In the 30s, every would-be star flocked to Hollywood, looking for work. The crowd scenes with all those underpaid dancers (The Continental) moving with grace and precision petered out when the Great Depression ended. But the Fred and Ginger films were pure escapism from the bleakness and poverty.
I saw Fred Astaire and I clicked so quickly more vintage videos please! You rock MsMojo. 💋
Yes, please. It is fun seeing that more people are discovering the joy of watching really well-made 1930s movies.
Each and every dance … and each and every partner gets a first place for me when it comes to Mr Astaire. Icon doesn’t begin….. Thank you Ms Mojo.
Can't believe "I'm Old-Fashioned" from You Were Never Lovelier wasn't even in the Honourable Mentions?!!!!! Fred and Rita were fantastic, their chemistry insane, and the choreography gorgeous.
I no I'm only young 34...but grew up watching his films and in my eyes his a legend!!! His dancing is amazing and when I was younger wanted to do top dancing his foot work 😍
I can't take my eyes off him when he is dancing. If only we were able to go back in time, I would love to have been there when he and Ginger were dancing together.
Hello Julia, How are you doing?
@@fremlinmartel202 Hi, just watched Fred and Rita for the umpteenth time and it never ceases to amaze me. I am going to introduce this to my grown up kids, so they can see what real talent is.
Dancing, dancing, dancing! I love all these videos of Astaire and Kelly, the two greatest dancers in Hollywood history. It put a lot of joy in my day. Thanks!
Crazy. We use the term ahead of time. I don't think there is one that could match this talent. This guy had no video edit and still nails everything. 1 take .
THANK YOU!!! I really appreciate you doing this list! We can't forget these talented people of the past...just because the movie is black and white doesn't mean it isn't good. Some of the best movies I've ever seen are older movies...BTW, Begin The Beguine is one of my all time favorite songs!!!
You can see where the inspiration for smooth criminal came from.
@Oscar...Agreed. Oscar, do you see in the dance movements of Sammy Davis, Jr., echoes of Jimmy Cagney's style? I do.
@@ccaammiinniiito2 certainly. History has not giving Mr Cagney the credit he deserves but yeah he was great and Sammy definitely took inspiration from Cagney . Sammy Davis JR took it to another level,h e was doing things that were groundbreaking and ahead of his time and what times they must've been.
@@oscarmarroquin4374 ...And, Oscar, I was talking about the COMPLETE James Cagney, meaning his dramatic skills were just as powerful as his dancing skills. That scene where he's saying good bye to his mom aboard that "time bomb" is timeless and never to be forgotten.
Agreed
@@ccaammiinniiito2 Cagney was around long before Sammy Davis. But I love them both.
How can there be something so perfect.
His moves are so perfect.
He definitely was the best 👌 better than all the rest and an inspiration for dance and dancers of the future 💃 🕺
My favourite dancer of all time. If I could just tap one-tenth of what this superb dancer could I'd die happy.
Just Fabulous
"Can't act, can't sing. Can dance a little." The actual appraisal about Fred Astaire in his early days in Hollywood as he 'got started'. I know.....His phenomenal career lasted DECADES doing ALL of that to very appreciative audiences..... Wonder whatever happened to the forgotten 'talent scout' who made that quote ?!!!
Can dance a little???? How stupid are you???Amazing dancing is what you missed dumbass!!!
He could act too. On the Beach ECT.
@@cathyvelliquette3799 Re-read my comment. That is NOT 'my quote'. It is a pretty well known appraisal quote - by Fred Astaire fans, anyway - spoken by a 'talent scout'. So - their words, not mine !
Fred's early appraisal by a certain studio executive (can't dance...can't sing...yadda yadda yadda) must be taken with a healthy grain of salt as he and his sister Adele were very famous Broadway/London West End musical stage stars, i.e. they were well known entertainers.
I think the studio's original appraisal of Fred had more to do with how he photogenic he was or wasn't..
They were looking for perfectly handsome/beautiful actors and actresses. However Fred's elegance... charm and warm personality as well as his staggering musical talents won over the RKO studio executives.
I always found him to be attractive in an off-beat kind of way.
Love you forever Fred!
This would have memorialized some of the greatest moments of Fred's career! If not for MsMojo blathering on with unneeded explanation! Drowning out some of the most noteworthy moments of this collection!
Impossible to pick out Fred's 10 best.. Depends on the day and the movie.. He has so many great dance routines
My brother and I used to do couple dancing when we were children and we were pretty good. It was so much fun when you get your routine down straight and you can do it together perfectly. It’s so satisfying.
Dancing form, omg, this guy was so smooth.
Thanks so much for posting - I thoroughly enjoyed this piece. I couldn't agree with you more - these ARE Fred;s top 10 best routines - Diane.'
" Puttin' On The Ritz " brings Young Frankenstein to mind !
The line ‘After a handful of gangsters stylishly dance their way into a bar’ had me laughing so hard! Love this list!
okay wow it's been a long time since I enjoyed a video from watch MOJO this is that video
Timeless. May these images never go dark.