SWING TIME ('36): “Pick Yourself Up”

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To prove himself worthy of his fiancee, a dancer tries to make it big, only to fall for his dancing partner.
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@user-mx2uc9ue3t Ай бұрын

Critics gave credit to Fred for their dances, but it was Ginger that received standing ovations in arenas and stadiums across America, from Chicago and Houston to Boston and New York City. She was enormously popular 1934-1939, but even more so after she left the team and went solo. Ginger Rogers was the original rock star!!

@StephenJohnson-jb7xe 10 ай бұрын

Ginger's face and shoulders are completely relaxed during this dance, like it's no effort for her at all.

@jessstone7486 Ай бұрын

Yes, its it remarkable? both make it look like 'just a walk in the park'. Her book recounts the hours of practice, till her feet bled. FA was a tough taskmaster, wanted everything perfect > and he got it!!!

@azimuth361 Жыл бұрын

The more modern movies I see, the more I watch the classics.

@KoovinCartoons 27 күн бұрын

They are literally floating over the railings at the end. So elegant. We have lost so much class over the decades.

@Furzkampfbomber 7 ай бұрын

And here I sit, a 50 year old metal head who listens to russian grind core, with a big and happy grin on my face. I can't even say exactly what it is, but those old movies sometimes convey a feeling of easiness and happiness that even the most happy movies nowadays are missing.

@kathleenstoin671 7 ай бұрын

I love your comment! It's so true for many of us!

@tommybjorling957 4 ай бұрын

I think the tune pick yourself up, is the reason for this the slightly peppy fun exciting tune, that's people generally whistled when they went to work, a timeless tune!

@CannibalWHORE22 3 ай бұрын

You really hinted at something that I couldn’t understand what made me love old films. Well done

@Furzkampfbomber 3 ай бұрын

@@CannibalWHORE22You are too kind, thank you!

@CannibalWHORE22 3 ай бұрын

@@Furzkampfbomber No problem. Just recognizing that somebody said something that I could relate too.

@mhm8922 Жыл бұрын

This is one of my favorite dance scenes with Fred and Ginger. His easy style and grace really shines through and Ginger has something of a graceful swagger, which she wields masterfully. They make everything look so smooth and easy, but it took tons of rehearsal to create their art, and I love it. Gosh, they were so talented. I can’t get enough. There’s just something absolutely incomparable about these two. I own all the movies and can’t count how many times I’ve seen them.

@WindDancer435 Жыл бұрын

Yes and to think Ms Rogers did it all in heels. Top that Mr Astaire!

@user-lj9ks4fy3x Жыл бұрын

Спасибо, Вы так красиво описали, можно перечитывать и перечитывать🌿🌿🌿❗

@krasimirtsonev1569 11 ай бұрын

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@DrLumpy 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for noting that it took "tons of rehearsal". Reviews of musicians, dancers, any artists, tend to be "They were born with talent". Thank you. And thanks Fred and Ginger for all the hard work...🙂

@alidabaxter5849 2 ай бұрын

I think Fred Astaire worked so well with his partners was because for many years from a very young age he worked with his sister, who was older than him and reckoned originally to be the more talented, so that he was really schooled in dancing with a female partner and showing her off, not just himself.

@rebeccablueheart Жыл бұрын

Never forget the line: no matter how perfect and elegant Fred danced, his partners did the same dance backwards in a dress and high heels!

@daveconleyportfolio5192 11 ай бұрын

While we're dusting off that cliche, does anyone want to bet that Astaire couldn't have put on a pair of pumps and done the lady's part too? No, I didn't think so.

@rollotomasi4135 11 ай бұрын

Not the same. Watch feets🙄

@catlover2652 10 ай бұрын

@@daveconleyportfolio5192 No, he had the easy part . I’d like to have seen him dress in high heels ,and dance for kicks. There were a few actors who did dress as women . Jack Lemmon ,in some like it hot.

@bloodgrss 10 ай бұрын

Easy? You obviously do not dance...@@catlover2652

@libertylady1952 10 ай бұрын

That is such an old saw, it isn't even funny anymore. That was in fashion in the late 60's and early 70's. You forget he did a lot of tap solos.

@miltydolan Жыл бұрын

My favorite of all their dance numbers. Ginger actually looks like she's floating.

@escabrosa1 8 ай бұрын

I know, they both look weightless dancing this piece. Such a joy to watch.

@jessstone7486 Ай бұрын

Her dress was amazing, how it swayed and floated with her. Whoever did that aspect gets big kudos!!!

@kenttm42 Жыл бұрын

@2:03 Both Rogers and Astaire are in the air in perfect synchronization. This is not just dancing. This is magic.

@ronaldzinner1045 5 ай бұрын

AND OH GINGER, THOSE GAMS!!! YIKES!!!

@stevenjames9626 Жыл бұрын

Keep in mind when watching: This is all done in a single, perfect take. No cutaways or movie magic...

@jamesliggins891 Жыл бұрын

yes, but i mean...professional dancers can do the same thing. of which they are, lol

@sanjulienne Жыл бұрын

I believe it was part of Astaire's film contract that his dancing must be filmed full length, no shots of just his feet.

@user-ij8qi5ud7b Жыл бұрын

@@jamesliggins891ль

@korneliameyer4488 Жыл бұрын

Genious!!

@ELISPOTTS-xc6qx Жыл бұрын

Um... there are multiple cutaways to the man watching.

@ririe29 Ай бұрын

I can't take my eyes from Ginger. She did the steps and moves very very smoothly and gracefully ❤

@annwornell7510 11 ай бұрын

The magic of their dancing is STILL something to behold. 😊

@treseancann1261 2 ай бұрын

Talent like this never went out of style; it just became a lost art.

@bouvier197 8 ай бұрын

NEVER seen “swing” done better than this! Dancing so effortless. Smooth! 🏆

@oiooi6460 Жыл бұрын

Proof that sheer class is forever

@Мрия Жыл бұрын

Джинджер и Фрэд. Обожаю их. Она на таких высоких каблуках,просто блеск. Легкие оба как две пушинки. Браво! Непревзойденные танцоры.

@lesliegillmor2885 Жыл бұрын

The best dance pairing in history of cinema

@user-dt2hx4dz9u Жыл бұрын

Обожаю этот дуэт! Никто так и не смог их превзойти в танцевальном мастерстве!

@tsehan67 7 күн бұрын

да, никто их до сих пор не перетанцевал))

@joeliza4047 11 ай бұрын

These two were synchronised to perfection 🥰

@happylittlemonk 11 ай бұрын

They were the first to discover Quantum Entanglement

@sandyseward522 Жыл бұрын

In my next life I want to dance like GINGER ROGERS! I remember as a kid my mom watching all these types of movies! I'm so glad she exposed me to this generation. Remarkable dancing! They make it look so effortless!

@dennisbundy3042 Ай бұрын

Does that include dress and heels?

@margaritalopez6957 Жыл бұрын

I can watch this scene over and over again without getting tire of it and always in awe of how perfect it is.

@agustovasquez327 Жыл бұрын

Excelente. Maravilloso!!!!

@missyrose2154 11 ай бұрын

Um wow. I am not gonna lie watching them he is a 10 and she is an 9. The way he dances it’s hard to believe anyone could have matched him he was just incredible. I don’t think people appreciate enough how good a shape you have to be in to dance like this for as long as they did especially her in high heels . It’s a real work out and they danced right through it no pauses no cgi. Amazing

@ludmila9803 Жыл бұрын

Волшебное исполнение. Ах, эти замечательные американские мюзиклы. Они прекрасны на все времена.

@jessstone7486 Ай бұрын

Absolutely sublime! I can't speak for anyone else, but anytime I see these two dance, I wish I could do that!!!

@flyuhud 11 ай бұрын

Poetry in motion, I could watch this over and over again.

@carlosyamara Жыл бұрын

Wow, just wow. Halfway through I realized that I had the biggest smile on my face, this is just magical.

@pauljung3534 Жыл бұрын

"From head to toe, from skirt to flow.. Ginger is perfect - in every way, with every sway." "A crown of a dance, with Ginger, as centerpiece jewel!"

@conishkee Жыл бұрын

1/9/23: It doesn't get any better than these two!

@Yasyyyyy Жыл бұрын

4/13/23 Yes.

@gregorywhite9095 Жыл бұрын

Just amazing...and Fred Astaire and George Gershwin knew each other from the early days of Tinpan Alley. An amazing era...

@user-mx2uc9ue3t 3 ай бұрын

read Ginger's autobiography - she knew the Gershwins when she was on Broadway too. George told all his friends that if he ever got married, she would have to be exactly like Ginger Rogers!

@jenniferdas7809 Жыл бұрын

The way she leans into him at certain points just adds so much to their dance. It’s hard to put into words but their easy physicality, they seen ti anticipate each other, it makes watching them such an intense pleasure!😊

@queenursa7186 10 ай бұрын

For the people who watch this and say 'it's magic'...it's hella hard work.❤

@jimmyjames6267 4 ай бұрын

Ginger is elegant, beautiful, graceful, and lovely, no woman will ever compare, No Question!!!

@seankayll9017 Ай бұрын

I raise you Rita Hayworth.

@DeutschlandGuy 10 ай бұрын

0:59 I love that little 5 step "stroll" they do, then with a snap, go right back into the routine. 1:50 is another cool part where their dancing is a perfectly timed "drum solo". Absolutely amazing. They make the current crop of "shuffle dancers" on KZfaq look like rank amateurs (which they are.)

@travissmith6484 Жыл бұрын

Back when people had talent in the movies. Not just celebrities. Well done.

@MarinaStone-ey2ie 9 ай бұрын

Quite right! You know, way back then actors had to be able to sing, dance, drive an automobile, ride a horse, etc. Not like today when they can slur their lines in the name of “etnithity”. I’m pretty glad I live in Italy where everything is dubbed anyway!!

@MarinaStone-ey2ie 9 ай бұрын

I of course meant “ethnicity “! Sorry.

@AussieKim42 4 ай бұрын

@@MarinaStone-ey2ie Of course you actually meant “I’m racist”.

@MarinaStone-ey2ie 4 ай бұрын

@@AussieKim42 Hi! My children and I got quite a kick out of your reply (thanks for that) as ours is a multiracial family. Cheers!

@treseancann1261 2 ай бұрын

Talent like this never went out of style; it just became a lost art.

@klingonartdealer 7 күн бұрын

Ginger is so fabulous, her footwork is so great! Also note Fred’s suit. His arms perfectly straight. No collar gap. Shirt perfect.

@pauljung3534 Жыл бұрын

"Only Fred & Ginger.. can sweep effortlessly across a room... with snap, crackle, and pop!" "With that perfect partner, dance is so much more. So much more."

@michellea8178 2 ай бұрын

I love this so much! These guys do more in two minutes than I can manage to get done all day! 🤣

@barbaramcelhiney5934 Жыл бұрын

Anyone interested please watch the last scene of The Gay Divorcee. Amazing that Fred and Ginger danced over the breakfast table with Fred holding her up on the downside without a miss. Flawless execution and amazing athletic ability with both of them.

@sandyseward522 Жыл бұрын

And in high heels!

@celticceltic99 Жыл бұрын

Some mighty fine footwork here! This never gets old.

@marymichael1211 Жыл бұрын

My favorite dance of many favorite dances of my favorite dancer Fred Astaire, who is also a good singer and a good actor.

@user-nk9kp2cq5w Жыл бұрын

Астер непревзойденный мастер , просто гений танца

@vestibulate 6 ай бұрын

Notice how they seem to aim the dance at Eric Blore while really directing everything to us. An added layer of performance, and delightful.

@greaterbayareahero1401 Жыл бұрын

I love Fred Astaire. I have a model of him and his dancing trophy from his dance school. He has much class. So inspiring!

@ahulin49 Жыл бұрын

Ooooooo kkkkkk😮

@elliotskydel875 Жыл бұрын

In this movie Ginger stops looking at Fred's feet and steps forward. Love it.

@debraboaze2991 Жыл бұрын

I love dancing and within last 3 or so years not enjoying something is free and easy. Love these old videos and Fred was quite a singer, also.

@klscriviner Жыл бұрын

He's a bloody good dancer isn't he?!

@phoebexsp122 Жыл бұрын

Fred Astaire was the best!

@WindDancer435 Жыл бұрын

Yes, he was fantastic. Now pull up the Nicholas Brothers and you will see pure magic!

@judithwalker9694 Жыл бұрын

Even Balanchine thought he was the best.

@lorettanericcio-bohlman567 Жыл бұрын

She ain’t so bad either. Heels? 🙃

@user-qi8wi2ty5w Жыл бұрын

Inolvidable.No los podés quitar de tu memoria. Son dos artistas maravillosos .😊😊❤

@ericruth2989 Жыл бұрын

I love these two dancing together and this dancing in particular

@ellied1701 5 ай бұрын

I love twirly skirts because of these movies

@MarinaStone-ey2ie Жыл бұрын

I must have seen “Follow the Fleet “ 50 times. Fred Astaire is unsurpassable but, above all, such a gentleman. On screen and in real life, apparently.

@bert_gimspon Жыл бұрын

How charming is Ginger..

@thetoastedhippies1997 5 ай бұрын

the most

@sproggs 4 жыл бұрын

Watching this for the first time right now and even as a male I CANNOT BELIEVE THIS WOMAN DID NOT TAKE OFF HER HIGH HEELS BEFORE DANCING and I can't wait to see how this turns out....

@sproggs 4 жыл бұрын

HOW IS SHE DOING THIS

@phoebexsp122 Жыл бұрын

Ginger Rogers was one magnificent woman

@vazoco Жыл бұрын

I once heard a story that he made her practice so hard that her white shoes had her literal blood in them! I am 50, for reference and I grew up before dvd and even video!

@johnpickford4222 Жыл бұрын

Sproggs: If you don’t believe this as a male, would you believe it if you were female? There aren’t any other gender options so “pick yourself, dust yourself off and start all over again!”

@johnpickford4222 Жыл бұрын

@@sproggs : SHE REHEARSED!! Really, are you that stupid?!?!?!?

@unabridgedunlimited369 7 ай бұрын

...to tap in high heels, let alone walk and not fall....pretty awesome

@melanieparker 3 ай бұрын

I was a Radio City Music Hall Rockette and I could dance in high heels while being three months pregnant and not fall down.

@ianwyj1 Жыл бұрын

Ginger Rogers really did have gorgeous legs, didn't she?

@user-jt1zu6lw8e 9 ай бұрын

Ах, какая прелесть!!!!!! Не сравнить с нынешней Америкой. Даже расплакалась от избытка чувств

@OceanKingNY 7 ай бұрын

Excellent use of black-and-white photography! Fred and Ginger's dark outfits stand out against the light dance floor and background, enhancing their movements and their presence.

@mj3845 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely amazing dancing! Nothing like it since.

@liberte5847 5 жыл бұрын

First class ever, Il french and I DO appreciate that tap rare dancing from Fred Astaire, the greatest ever, He's the greatest, He's the best, He' s an enchantment for each human beeing. One only world, Bravo mister Astaire, you've done very well. What a class and a lesson for every dancer on earth. Bravo! Emmanuel from Paris

@eddiewillers1 Жыл бұрын

Breathtaking virtuosity!

@estherormsby3822 8 күн бұрын

I love these old classic movies

@AmatureAstronomer Жыл бұрын

Fred and Ginger made a nice dance couple.

@rongreen8962 Жыл бұрын

Ya think?

@DrGargani Жыл бұрын

my favorite scene from all of the Astaire/rogers movies.....

@davidalexoff1658 10 ай бұрын

I remember my grand parents back in the 70's commenting about how no one could dance like Fred Astaire.

@gratler Жыл бұрын

2:03 the look Ginger gives always makes me smile. I wonder why she did it :D

@williamtsutherland8240 Жыл бұрын

'Penny' gives 'Mr. Gordon' Plenty of 'looks'. For me, they say, "Mr. Gordon, go '#%*&' yourself."

@gratler Жыл бұрын

@@williamtsutherland8240 I havent seen the movie unfortunately. guess i should have realized it could be plot related obviously :)

@sgabig Жыл бұрын

@@gratler This clip just starts right after Ginger Rogers 's boss just fired her from the dance instructor job & Astaire decides to dance this sequence to try & help her get her job back - This dance comes right after Astaire & Rogers sang a duet to "Pick Yourself Up" where Astaire pretended to be a klutz & kept falling down so the Rogers character told Fred to save his money & quit dancing lessons which was overheard by her boss so he fired her. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/d62FprV42sDGZp8.html

@gratler Жыл бұрын

@@sgabig aah thanks so nice of you to dig that up for me :)

@sgabig Жыл бұрын

@@gratler No problem - I'm a fan of this movie :-)

@dianeellis3421 3 ай бұрын

Fred Astair had great, beautiful, and highly talented dance partners, Ginger Rogers, Rita Haworth, Sid Charice, and others, too. They were all excellent.

@jasonjackson4555 2 ай бұрын

Even if you’re not into that kind of dancing or that kind of music, you still have to say, “damn, they’re good!”

@reybarreto7979 4 ай бұрын

How the hell could Ginger Rogers dance so effortlessly and gracefully in high heel shoes? Couldn’t have been easy but she seems to be easily floating across the floor - floating on high heel shoes. That’s magic.

@ewagurowiecka3243 Жыл бұрын

Jak oni pięknie tańczą💗🌿🌼🌷💋🌼🌷🌿🇵🇱🌹🌹🌹

@tungstenkid2271 Жыл бұрын

They make dancing look so easy, they must have brains like computers to memorise every move..:)

@eileenstill 5 ай бұрын

Amazing dancers with grace and elegance never to be repeated ❤

@user-et2ye9se4r Жыл бұрын

Это великолепно! Фред Астер один из великих танцоров 20 века! С ним может сравниться только советский Владимир Шубарин!

@user-bp4su3kk2l 4 ай бұрын

Fred and Ginger just make smile, I watch this clip every day and never get bored of it, just amazing…

@teresadilts7876 Жыл бұрын

This is dancing at it's finest. My mum made me watch these movies, I'm glad she did, I made my kids watch them too

@sandyseward522 Жыл бұрын

Go moms! My mom watched them, but never had to make me watch! I was equally fascinated with my mom's glee as she watched as I was with their dancing! I can still see her face now! Thanks for stiring up that old memory . 🤗

@katarzynakarkowska989 5 ай бұрын

The Lightness of every move , the Charm , the Magic they created inspired by Music in their every gesture! This is Virtuosity! This is Art!Thank you so much for sharing their incredible talent!!!

@astridkahle9223 8 ай бұрын

Sooo schön.. Ich Liebe es einfach..in perfekter Harmonie. ❣️🌹

@shagjagjim Ай бұрын

Astaire n RODGERS FLOATING ON AIR NEVER WILL WE SEE THAT TALENT TODAY MICHAEL JACKSON CAME CLOSE BUT THAT SMOOTH SUAVE BANG OF THE TAP IS EPIC❤❤❤

@tommybjorling957 6 ай бұрын

I like when Fred change tempo in the tap dance ❤❤ myself Tommy Babe Björling Sweden 💃💃🌹🌹💚💚🇸🇪

@thnampat3939 8 ай бұрын

Потрясающая синхронность и легкость в движении. Красота, достинутая огромным трудом.

@DanDS 5 жыл бұрын

Pick yourself up, start all over again! That's the attitude!

@hectorflores45 Ай бұрын

Fantastic, absolutely fantastic!!!

@angelineolaso0820 2 ай бұрын

I love her dress 😍

@constantreader8760 Жыл бұрын

Best exit ever!

@tedlofland3446 4 ай бұрын

Most beautifully talented dancers.

@suzannehargreaves8447 8 ай бұрын

Omg l love these two dancing together they make it look like a walk in the park especially Fred 🥰

@rachelchudley1527 10 ай бұрын

I’ve never seen anybody look as natural dancing as Fred Astaire … makes it look as easy as walking !

@guybarte5834 Жыл бұрын

Quelle classe ses super danseurs heureusement qu'il reste des film d'époque pour voir ses merveilles que l'ont ne verra plus de nos jours ❤️❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍👍👍

@user-ob9jv1lm4x Жыл бұрын

Браво. Вот за это я люблю старые музыкальные американские фильмы, которые никто так и не смог переплюнуть. ❤💐 из России.

@sgabig Жыл бұрын

Did the USSR show Astaire Rogers films - or were they considered evil capitalist propaganda? Similar to what this @user-si6fd8mx4k wrote? kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ZpyCn9p_ldTIlIU.html&lc=Ugzgc0MW4At8G0N-Ks54AaABAg "Когда задумываешься на какие деньги эти фильмы снимались и чему благодаря всё это расцветало,то просто отвратительно смотреть .Ограбили мир,погрузив в войну и на эти деньги появлялись и Манро ,и другие звёзды.Мы смотрели и завидовпли,как они живут и считали себя не способными так устроить свою жизнь.Да,русские не спомобны строить своё благополучие за счёт жизней других."

@lenhummel5766 10 ай бұрын

They were amazing and magical...never to be surpassed.💕🎯❗

@user-fv8zx7qs4f 3 ай бұрын

Loved this movies could watch this sequence over and over😅😅

@return2earthvideochannel 4 жыл бұрын

Ginger dances perfectly in heels - not easy I guess?

@timnavarrette3274 3 ай бұрын

She looks so good!!; what a talented couple. That's when there was talent

@michaeljj43 Жыл бұрын

it just doesn't get any better...amazing!!!!

@starababa1985 Ай бұрын

Ginger's legs moving in that beautiful skirt are mesmerising.

@RetiredLover 11 ай бұрын

Great, clean and happy environment! WOW…what a concept.

@gwynnielsen5081 9 ай бұрын

My dad loved Fred Astaire. To him, Fred represented a true gentleman. Do we even hear that word used today?

@pinkruby09 Жыл бұрын

They were the Best of the best -so effortless

@gjm1953 5 ай бұрын

Millions of words have been written about how great this duo was. And rightfully so. But leave us not forget that they weren't just terrific dancers. Not by a long shot. Both were damn fine actors, too. And the cherry on the sundae? Ginger had such great gams, didn't she?