I was reminded of the Fred and Ginger magic a few days ago, when Geo., of Trainride of the Enigmas, wrote this post which included a wonderfully hilarious clip of Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy dancing (if you haven't already done so, go see it; you'll be glad you did). They were sedate, they were coy, they were sweetly funny. And somehow, in the midst of their dainty - yes, dainty - footwork, and fluttering of coat tails, they reminded me of Fred and Ginger in a clip from Swing Time, one of the many musicals those two made together. I've watched a good number of their dance videos, and this one remains my favourite. They just made it look so easy. Of course, it isn't.
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| According to Ginger Rogers' official website, this 1982 cartoon by Bob Thaves is the original source of that great quote. Imagine! |
I've always loved that quote. Thanks for letting me know where it came from.
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My pleasure. I was surprised that it originated with that cartoon.
DeleteThere's a delightful video on Youtube of Ginger Rogers at 92 dancing salsa with her 29 year old great grandson.
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Yes! Isn't that amazing? Says a lot for keeping physically active!
DeleteI LOVE this! Watched it. then watched it with my granddaughter. Mmmm . . . Fred and Ginger. Sigh. :)
ReplyDeleteAlmost hypnotic, isn't it?!
DeleteI've always enjoyed watching Rogers and Astaire dance and really like your clip selection. I suspect part of their synchronized fun was closeness in size. Her heels and his flats made them nearly the same height and they shared a center of gravity.
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like a physics thing. Is that a physics thing, Geo.?
DeleteGlad you liked it.
As a chronic Klutz I can only watch in awe.
ReplyDeleteBeauty in motion ... and remember, the world needs us appreciators.
DeleteThey sure did make it look easy, and that cartoon quote is pretty awesome. I also enjoyed your About Me description as a full time short person. Made me laugh as I come from little people as well. My mother was 4'11" and my dad was 5'8", which means I'm not making a fortune as a power forward in the NBA. Take care.
ReplyDeleteShort people of the world, unite :) Thanks for visiting, Mr. S.
DeleteThey were terrific together. I always loved watching their movies. "Top Hat" is another great one!
ReplyDeleteYes, and I loved her gown in that one, although I do keep having the urge to sneeze just looking at those ostrich feathers :)
DeleteThanks for coming by, Steve.
That's a fun clip to watch. I wonder what she would have done with her life if she were alive now, in her 20's...
ReplyDeleteNow that's an interesting thought. Maybe she'd be a regular on Dancing With the Stars. Or maybe she'd be a stockbroker. So much in life is timing.
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