Tinseltown beckoned to Fred, whose first significant film role -- in Flying Down to Rio (1933) -- teamed him with Ginger Rogers in a pairing that would become box-office gold as their stylish dance routines transformed movie musicals. Top Hat (1935) and Swing Time (1936) are commonly considered the duo's best work together.
Fred continued making great musicals, including Holiday Inn (1942) and Funny Face (1957), but as the genre waned, he finally shifted to drama, beginning with On the Beach (1959). He snagged an Oscar nod for The Towering Inferno (1974) and remained active in showbiz almost until his death from pneumonia June 22, 1987.
Swing TimeIn this classic musical, Fred Astaire plays Lucky, a gambler who misses his wedding to a young socialite and must come up with $25,000 for another chance with her. But after meeting lovely dance instructor Penny (Ginger Rogers), he forgets about his old flame. Often cited as the best of the 10... Read More
Top HatThis joyous Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers musical features an Irving Berlin score and the classic duet "Cheek to Cheek." Astaire stars as Jerry Travers, a singer-dancer who auditions some new moves for producer Horace Hardwick at his hotel. The beautiful Dale Tremont (Rogers) is staying downstairs... Read More
Shall We DanceFred Astaire and Ginger Rogers kick up their heels on an ocean liner in this musical. Ballet star Pete Peters (Astaire) is in love with celebrity Linda Keene (Rogers), and his infatuation leads him to set sail across the Atlantic. Unfortunately, he hardly knows her, but a little white lie results in... Read More
Finian's RainbowFred Astaire takes on his last lead musical role in Francis Ford Coppola's adaptation of this 1940s Broadway musical. The tale centers on Irishman Finian (Astaire), who moves to overseas with a pot of gold -- only to be pursued by a leprechaun (Tommy Steele). Meanwhile, Finian's lovelorn daughter,... Read More
The Band WagonWashed-up movie star Tony Hunter (Fred Astaire) tries to revive his career on Broadway in this classic musical comedy. Hunter and his talented cohorts encounter all kinds of problems as they try to bring "Faust" to the stage. Musical numbers include "That's Entertainment" and "Dancing in the Dark."... Read More
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Hollywood Rivals Collection (2005) | NR | |
A Bing Crosby Christmas (2000) | G | |
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Ghost Story (1981) | R | |
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That's Entertainment 2 (1976) | G | |
Hooray for Hollywood (1975) | NR | |
The Towering Inferno (1974) | PG | |
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Finian's Rainbow (1968) | G | |
It Takes a Thief (1968) | NR | |
The Notorious Landlady (1962) | NR | |
The Pleasure of His Company (1961) | NR | |
On the Beach (1959) | NR | |
Funny Face (1957) | NR | |
Silk Stockings (1957) | NR | |
Daddy Long Legs (1955) | NR | |
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The Belle of New York (1952) | NR | |
Royal Wedding (1951) | NR | |
Let's Dance (1950) | NR | |
Three Little Words (1950) | NR | |
The Barkleys of Broadway (1949) | NR | |
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Ziegfeld Follies (1946) | NR | |
The Legendary Bing Crosby (1945) | TV-G | |
Holiday Inn (1942) | NR | |
You Were Never Lovelier (1942) | NR | |
You'll Never Get Rich (1941) | NR | |
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Broadway Melody of 1940 (1940) | NR | |
Second Chorus / Mr. Imperium (1940) | NR | |
Second Chorus (1940) | NR | |
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Carefree (1938) | NR | |
Shall We Dance (1937) | NR | |
Swing Time (1936) | NR | |
Follow the Fleet (1936) | NR | |
Top Hat (1935) | NR | |
Roberta (1935) | NR | |
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Dancing Lady (1933) | NR | |
Flying Down to Rio (1933) | NR | |
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