The Blonde At The Film Posted by Cameron on October 25, 2017

via: http://beverlygray.blogspot.co.uk/2017/02/lights-out-for-la-la-land.html   Unless otherwise noted, all images are my own. Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire are back in their sixth of ten films together. Swing Time (1936) is usually considered one of the best of the bunch, mostly because of the sco   read more

The Old Hollywood Garden Posted by Carol Martinheira on June 4, 2017

DOUBLE BILL #3 Top Hat (1935) and Swing Time (1936) On June 4, 2017June 4, 2017 By CarolIn Uncategorized Musicals of the 1930s are pretty much screwball comedies with songs. And they’re absolutely fabulous. Especially Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers ones. Te   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on January 13, 2016

I wondered to myself, after watching Swing Time once again, if anyone else might have easily taken Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers’ places as films greatest dancing couple, and then I quickly discarded this heretical idea. They appeared in 10 films together with this film directed by George Ste   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on January 13, 2016

I wondered to myself, after watching Swing Time once again, if anyone else might have easily taken Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers’ places as films greatest dancing couple, and then I quickly discarded this heretical idea. They appeared in 10 films together with this film directed by George Ste   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on January 13, 2016

I wondered to myself, after watching Swing Time once again, if anyone else might have easily taken Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers’ places as films greatest dancing couple, and then I quickly discarded this heretical idea. They appeared in 10 films together with this film directed by George Ste   read more

GlamAmor Posted by on July 16, 2014

Ginger Rogers is quite simply one of the greatest talents that Hollywood has ever seen. She was an actress and singer and dancer--a triple threat before people even really knew what that meant. Not only could she do it all, she did it all so well...the result of a strong...   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on March 5, 2014

Starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers with director George Stevens, this light film is like a screwball romance with a lot of added dancing. Astaire is a man who has missed his wedding and he agrees to go off to the city with a friend so he can make money...   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on March 5, 2014

Starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers with director George Stevens, this light film is like a screwball romance with a lot of added dancing. Astaire is a man who has missed his wedding and he agrees to go off to the city with a friend so he can make money...   read more

Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on July 20, 2013

Swing Time Directed by George Stevens 1936/USA Radio Pictures Repeat viewing #96 of 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die This might not be my favorite of the Astaire/Rogers films in terms of the comedy and story but it does have some of the best dance routines and wonderful...   read more

Outspoken and Freckled Posted by Irish Jayhawk on August 12, 2012

Today is a magical day for classic film fans of Ginger Rogers. As part of the month-long Summer Under The Stars event on Turner Classic Movies, a full day of Ginger Rogers films will be broadcast. For me, I look forward to watching a majority of the day's collection. I...   read more

Outspoken and Freckled Posted by Irish Jayhawk on August 12, 2012

Today is a magical day for classic film fans of Ginger Rogers. As part of the month-long Summer Under The Stars event on Turner Classic Movies, a full day of Ginger Rogers films will be broadcast. For me, I look forward to watching a majority of the day's collection. I...   read more

The Man on the Flying Trapeze Posted by David on June 15, 2012

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The Man on the Flying Trapeze Posted by David on June 15, 2012

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Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on July 16, 2010

Barbara Stanwyck, was a film and television star, known during her 60-year career for her versatile and strong screen presence, and a favorite of directors including Cecil B. DeMille, Fritz Lang and Frank Capra. After a short run as a stage actress, she made 85 films in 38 years in...   read more