Because of his ingenuity and precision, audiences never realized how much incredible...
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Gene Kelly:
[Referring to Fred Astaire]
Because of his ingenuity and precision, audiences never realized how much incredible effort Fred poured into his work. He made it appear so easy. In "Royal Wedding", Fred danced with a hat rack. And, as usual, he made his partner look good.
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Because of his ingenuity and precision
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audiences never realized how much incredible effort
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Fred poured into his work
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He made it all appear so easy
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In Royal Wedding Fred danced with a hat rack
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And as usual he made his partner look good
Clip duration: 18 seconds
Views: 54
Timestamp in movie: 00h 57m 06s
Uploaded: 05 December, 2022
Genres: documentary, family, musical
Summary: Various MGM stars from yesterday present their favourite musical moments from the studio's 50 year history.
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00:16 Fred Astaire was and is a unique talent
00:19 The first time I met the king Clark Gable
00:10 He was determined to broaden the horizons of the film...
00:11 She captures you right from the start
00:21 And the studio pretty much told us what pictures we were...
00:13 When I first came to MGM the world was at war
00:23 In the late 1920s and early '30s
00:22 Musicals were the most popular commodity in the early...
00:08 MGM seemed to acquire talent the way you and I pick up paper...
00:10 I remember something else I learned at the studio
00:10 I have a great many fond memories about this place
00:17 Thank God for film
00:35 Here's one of my favorites And I know you all like her...
00:04 Eat your heart out Mark Spitz
00:15 When you dance with Fred Astaire you really have to be on...
00:23 When I first reported at the studio
00:13 Kelly was forever breaking rules
00:22 Mama once told me
00:08 The next time anyone says that dancing is for sissies
00:15 The musicals were a very special kind of escape