Articles NostalgiaA few of our favourite performances by the late, great Fred Astaire
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A few of our favourite performances by the late, great Fred Astaire

By Melina - Assistant Editor May 9, 2023

Appearing in a staggering 31 movie musicals between 1933 and 1968 dancer, actor and singer, Fred Astaire was the most celebrated dancer in the history of film.

Making his professional debut in a vaudeville act at the tender age of six, alongside his sister Adele, Fred went on to work steadily in entertainment for almost 80 years.

Here are just a few of the performances on film which immortalised Fred Astaire forever:


Swing Time, Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers


The Shorty George, Fred Astaire and Rita Heyworth


Fred Astaire and Eleanor Powell


Fred Astaire, Top Hat, White Tie and Tails

Are any of these your favourites too? Post your comments below – we’d love to hear from you.

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Melina - Assistant Editor

Hi I'm Melina, a mother of 3 teenage children and with a particular interest in all things health related. I run a busy household and smallholding alongside my work with Silversurfers, which currently includes dogs, fish, hens, ducks and pigs!

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