Essential Astaire and Rogers
I'd say if you're a newbie at classic films and want to see what has made this team remembered over the years, these are their four best joint efforts. There are two collections of Astaire and Rogers films already being sold by Warner Brothers that have all of their films, if you're interested. However, the films at the beginning and end of their partnership aren't nearly as good as these. At the beginning of their careers you have two films - "Flying Down To Rio" (1933) and "Roberta" (1934) that don't even star the pair. Instead they are supporting players trading smart remarks and only doing a couple of numbers. Their last film at RKO "The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle" is rather ironic because today if people remember the Castles at all it is because Astaire and Rogers played them. The two are a close happily married couple throughout and it is just missing something without the sexual tension and comic mix-ups of their other films. Their last pairing "Barkleys of Broadway" is...
A Wonderful Partnership
This new boxed set from TCM is a fantastic way to begin collecting the films of Fred and Ginger for those who have yet to experience the magic of Fred and Ginger. It was the touch of finger tips, a hand on the waist, a longing look and a smile, and a graceful spin; it was Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, making love while they danced into our hearts and stayed there. It was elegance and charm, a romantic screen teaming like no other. Fred and Ginger gave the country a boost and a bit of hope in dire times, and made a collection of funny and romantically elegant dance musicals that have never been surpassed as film entertainment. There was magic when they danced, and charm when the talked to each other. Here are four great ones for you to enjoy.
THE GAY DIVORCEE
Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers gave everyone something to smile about for a couple of hours during the depression with a special blend of magic that can never be repeated. Their films were sophisticated and...
Packaging Note
I got this as a Christmas gift. One of the two DVDs had broken loose from its mount in the box and was damaged enough that one of the four movies would lock up in the DVD player. Amazon accepted the return and gave me a credit because it appeared that this item was out of stock. I was able to see it on the web site so ordered a replacement. The new copy had exactly the same packaging but contained 4 individual DVDs instead of two 2-sided DVDs as stated on the box, and a different way to mount the DVDs inside. I prefer the new packaging since each DVD has artwork that makes it easy to see which movie is which. I don't know how you can tell what packaging you'll get, but either way the movies are great.
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