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3 days ago · An instant standard with one of Berlin's most "intricately syncopated choruses", this song is associated with Fred Astaire, who sang and danced to it in the 1946 film Blue Skies. The song was written in 1928 with a separate set of lyrics and was introduced by Harry Richman in a 1930 film of the same name.
1 day ago · Always insecure and believing his career was beginning to falter, Astaire surprised his audiences by announcing his retirement during the production of his next film, Blue Skies (1946). He nominated "Puttin' on the Ritz" as his farewell dance.
Oct 24, 2024 · Blue Skies (1946) is a star-studded musical romance showcasing Bing Crosby's incredible talent alongside Fred Astaire and Joan Caulfield. With its captivating storyline set against the backdrop of the entertainment industry – from vaudeville to radio – the film offers audiences an unforgettable journey through love, ambition, and betrayal ...
3 days ago · Irving Berlin's 1954 classic holiday movie 'White Christmas' has some surprising facts behind it. Here's what you need to know about the cast, the songs and more.
Oct 23, 2024 · Fred Astaire (1899–1987) He later appeared in box office hits Holiday Inn (1942) and Blue Skies (1946), which featured Astaire’s indelible tap-dancing skills on display in the classic number “Putting On The Ritz”. Dr. Macro, Wikimedia Commons. Advertisement.
4 days ago · Director: Samuel Fuller. The Steel Helmet (1951) Known for his bruisingly forthright genre movies, Sam Fuller would go on to make several grander, higher budget war movies in his career. But none would ever quite match his first, The Steel Helmet, for its stark, relentless tension and bare-bones brutality.
Oct 15, 2024 · Astaire starred in lasting classics like “Holiday Inn” (1942) and “Blue Skies” (1946) with Bing Crosby and “Easter Parade” (1948) opposite Judy Garland.
