Summary
In this irresistible musical, the legendary dancing duo is at the pinnacle of their art as a feckless gambler and the shrewd dancing instructor in whom he more than meets his match. Director George Stevens laces their romance with humor and clears the floor for the movieās showstopping dance scenes, in which they take seemingly effortless flight in a virtuosic fusion of ballroom and tap styles.Additional Information
Subjects |
Swing (Dance)
-- Drama.
Man-woman relationships -- Drama. Musical films. Comedy films. Romance films. Feature films. Fiction films. Video recordings for the hearing impaired. |
Publisher | [New York, N.Y.] :The Criterion Collection,2019 |
Edition | Special edition, Full screen. |
Contributors |
Berman, Pandro S.,
1905-1996, film producer. Lindsay, Howard, 1889-1968, screenwriter. Scott, Allan, 1906-1995, screenwriter. Stevens, George, 1904-1975, film director. Astaire, Fred, actor. Rogers, Ginger, 1911-1995, actor. Criterion Collection (Firm), publisher. |
Participants/Performers |
Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers. |
Other Contributors |
Music by Jerome Kern ; lyrics by Dorothy Fields. |
Audience |
Not rated. |
Language |
English In English; with English subtitles for the deaf and hearing impaired (SDH). |
Notes |
Title from container. Originally released as a motion picture in 1936. Special features: Audio commentary from 1986 featuring John Mueller; archival interviews; new interview with George Stevens, Jr.; In full swing: new program on the film's choreography and soundtrack; new interview with Mia Mask on the "Bojangles of Harlem" number; essay by Imogen Sara Smith. |
System Details |
DVD; NTSC; region 1; full screen (1.37:1) presentation; Dolby audio monaural. |
Description |
1 videodisc (103 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in. |
Other | Classic View |