Astaire, Fred
Overview
| Works: | 2,532 works in 6,031 publications in 8 languages and 78,568 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Drama Musical films Comedy films Film adaptations Romantic comedy films Romance films Biography Children's films Christmas films Juvenile works |
| Roles: | Actor, Performer, Dancer, Singer, Author, Narrator, Commentator, Host, Choreographer, Composer, Other, Originator, Costume designer, Instrumentalist, Interviewee, Dedicatee, Speaker, Contributor, Vocalist, Writer of accompanying material, Author of introduction, Honoree |
| Classifications: | PN1997, 791.4372 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Fred Astaire
- Music makes me : Fred Astaire and jazz by Todd R Decker( )
- Astaire : the man, the dancer by Bob Thomas( Book )
- Steps in time by Fred Astaire( Book )
- The Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers book by Arlene Croce( Book )
- The Astaires : Fred & Adele by Kathleen Riley( Book )
- Fred Astaire by Joseph Epstein( Book )
- Dancing in the dark by Stuart M Kaminsky( Book )
- Fred Astaire : a wonderful life : a biography by Bill Adler( Book )
- Footwork : the story of Fred and Adele Astaire by Roxane Orgill( Book )
- Astaire dancing : the musical films by John E Mueller( Book )
- Fred Astaire : his friends talk by Sarah Giles( Book )
- Astaire & Rogers by Edward Gallafent( Book )
- Puttin' on the ritz : Fred Astaire and the fine art of panache, a biography by Peter J Levinson( Book )
- Starring Fred Astaire by Stanley Green( Book )
- Dancing in the dark by Stuart M Kaminsky( )
- A tribute to Fred Astaire by Peter Carrick( Book )
- Fred Astaire by Michael Freedland( Book )
- Fred Astaire by Benny Green( Book )
- The Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers murder case by George Baxt( Book )
- Fred Astaire : a bio-bibliography by Larry Billman( Book )
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Most widely held works by
Fred Astaire
Top Hat by
Mark Sandrich(
Visual
)
112 editions published between 1935 and 2017 in 5 languages and held by 2,234 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Showman Jerry Travers is working for producer Horace Hardwick in London. Jerry demonstrates his new dance steps late one night in Horace's hotel, much to the annoyance of sleeping Dale Tremont below. She goes upstairs to complain and the two are immediately attracted to each other. Complications arise when Dale mistakes Jerry for Horace
112 editions published between 1935 and 2017 in 5 languages and held by 2,234 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Showman Jerry Travers is working for producer Horace Hardwick in London. Jerry demonstrates his new dance steps late one night in Horace's hotel, much to the annoyance of sleeping Dale Tremont below. She goes upstairs to complain and the two are immediately attracted to each other. Complications arise when Dale mistakes Jerry for Horace
Santa Claus is comin' to town(
Visual
)
60 editions published between 1970 and 2018 in 3 languages and held by 2,155 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Where does Santa's suit come from? Why does he slide down the chimney? Why does he live at the North Pole? The answers to all these questions and the origins of our favorite holiday traditions are revealed in this classic about Kris Kringle, the world's most famous gift-giver
60 editions published between 1970 and 2018 in 3 languages and held by 2,155 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Where does Santa's suit come from? Why does he slide down the chimney? Why does he live at the North Pole? The answers to all these questions and the origins of our favorite holiday traditions are revealed in this classic about Kris Kringle, the world's most famous gift-giver
Funny face by
Stanley Donen(
Visual
)
43 editions published between 1957 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 1,849 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A Cinderella story about an inconspicuous salesgirl who is whisked off to Paris by a group of fashion magazine sophisticates and is transformed into a dazzling model with whom the magazine's photographer falls in love
43 editions published between 1957 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 1,849 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A Cinderella story about an inconspicuous salesgirl who is whisked off to Paris by a group of fashion magazine sophisticates and is transformed into a dazzling model with whom the magazine's photographer falls in love
Swing Time by George Stevens(
Visual
)
66 editions published between 1936 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 1,792 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A performer and gambler travels to New York City to raise the $25,000 he needs to marry his fiancée, only to become entangled with a beautiful aspiring dancer
66 editions published between 1936 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 1,792 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A performer and gambler travels to New York City to raise the $25,000 he needs to marry his fiancée, only to become entangled with a beautiful aspiring dancer
Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn(
Visual
)
25 editions published between 1941 and 2017 in English and held by 1,711 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A song and dance man leaves showbiz to run an inn that is open only on holidays. A former partner joins him and the two find themselves competing for the affections of the same lovely lady
25 editions published between 1941 and 2017 in English and held by 1,711 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A song and dance man leaves showbiz to run an inn that is open only on holidays. A former partner joins him and the two find themselves competing for the affections of the same lovely lady
Royal wedding by
Stanley Donen(
Visual
)
150 editions published between 1951 and 2018 in 4 languages and held by 1,647 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A musical set during Princess Elizabeth's wedding to Philip Mountbatten. A brother-sister dance team go to London and get caught up in romance
150 editions published between 1951 and 2018 in 4 languages and held by 1,647 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A musical set during Princess Elizabeth's wedding to Philip Mountbatten. A brother-sister dance team go to London and get caught up in romance
The band wagon by
Vincente Minnelli(
Visual
)
79 editions published between 1953 and 2015 in 5 languages and held by 1,525 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Fading movie musical star Tony Hunter, down and out in Hollywood, decides to try his luck on the Broadway stage
79 editions published between 1953 and 2015 in 5 languages and held by 1,525 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Fading movie musical star Tony Hunter, down and out in Hollywood, decides to try his luck on the Broadway stage
Shall We Dance by
Mark Sandrich(
Visual
)
70 editions published between 1937 and 2015 in English and French and held by 1,493 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A male ballet dancer and a female singer enter into a phony romance to generate publicity for their careers
70 editions published between 1937 and 2015 in English and French and held by 1,493 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A male ballet dancer and a female singer enter into a phony romance to generate publicity for their careers
On the beach by
Stanley Kramer(
Visual
)
38 editions published between 1959 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 1,472 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Radioactive fallout from a nuclear war has wiped out the entire northern hemisphere. Australia is the only civilized area spared from destruction. With fallout expected momentarily, the Australians review their lives, establish new relationships and prepare for their tragic demise
38 editions published between 1959 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 1,472 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Radioactive fallout from a nuclear war has wiped out the entire northern hemisphere. Australia is the only civilized area spared from destruction. With fallout expected momentarily, the Australians review their lives, establish new relationships and prepare for their tragic demise
The Easter Bunny is comin' to town by
Fred Astaire(
Visual
)
31 editions published between 1977 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 1,231 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In the village of Kidsville, a town run entirely by children, the children and Sunny the Bunny make goodies for the Easter holiday, and win over the grumpy nearby Town of grownups by inventing many happy Easter traditions
31 editions published between 1977 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 1,231 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In the village of Kidsville, a town run entirely by children, the children and Sunny the Bunny make goodies for the Easter holiday, and win over the grumpy nearby Town of grownups by inventing many happy Easter traditions
Irving Berlin's Easter parade(
Visual
)
12 editions published between 1948 and 2013 in English and held by 1,131 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Astaire is trying to forget ex-dance partner Miller while rising to stardom with Garland. Too good to watch just at Easter time
12 editions published between 1948 and 2013 in English and held by 1,131 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Astaire is trying to forget ex-dance partner Miller while rising to stardom with Garland. Too good to watch just at Easter time
The towering inferno by
John Guillermin(
Visual
)
29 editions published between 1974 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 1,077 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The opening night gala at the world's tallest building, located in San Francisco, turns deadly for guests who become trapped on the 129th floor when a fire breaks out on the lower levels due to faulty wiring
29 editions published between 1974 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 1,077 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The opening night gala at the world's tallest building, located in San Francisco, turns deadly for guests who become trapped on the 129th floor when a fire breaks out on the lower levels due to faulty wiring
Follow the fleet by
Mark Sandrich(
Visual
)
52 editions published between 1936 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 1,060 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A Navy sailor tries to rekindle a romance with the woman he loves while on shore leave in San Francisco
52 editions published between 1936 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 1,060 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A Navy sailor tries to rekindle a romance with the woman he loves while on shore leave in San Francisco
The Barkleys of Broadway by
Charles Walters(
Visual
)
37 editions published between 1949 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 1,052 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Josh and Dinah Barkley are a successful (though argumentative) musical-comedy team, yet Dinah chafes as Galatea to her husband's Pygmalion. When serious playwright Jacques Barredout envisions her as a great dramatic actress, Dinah is not hard to persuade
37 editions published between 1949 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 1,052 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Josh and Dinah Barkley are a successful (though argumentative) musical-comedy team, yet Dinah chafes as Galatea to her husband's Pygmalion. When serious playwright Jacques Barredout envisions her as a great dramatic actress, Dinah is not hard to persuade
Finian's rainbow by
Fred Astaire(
Visual
)
26 editions published between 1968 and 2017 in 4 languages and held by 1,050 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A leprechaun tries to retrieve a crock of gold from an old wanderer who has taken it to America
26 editions published between 1968 and 2017 in 4 languages and held by 1,050 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A leprechaun tries to retrieve a crock of gold from an old wanderer who has taken it to America
That's entertainment! by
Jack Haley(
Visual
)
34 editions published between 1974 and 2015 in English and French and held by 1,013 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The movies, the magic, the memories, the greatest moments, the brightest stars. The incomparable Golden Era of MGM musicals shines in this compilation of music and dance performances
34 editions published between 1974 and 2015 in English and French and held by 1,013 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The movies, the magic, the memories, the greatest moments, the brightest stars. The incomparable Golden Era of MGM musicals shines in this compilation of music and dance performances
The gay divorcee by
Mark Sandrich(
Visual
)
53 editions published between 1934 and 2014 in 4 languages and held by 1,011 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In one of their best loved, most charming song and dance comedies, Fred and Ginger demonstrate just how they became known as America's greatest dance team. Includes the Academy Award-winning hit song The Continental
53 editions published between 1934 and 2014 in 4 languages and held by 1,011 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In one of their best loved, most charming song and dance comedies, Fred and Ginger demonstrate just how they became known as America's greatest dance team. Includes the Academy Award-winning hit song The Continental
Flying down to Rio by
Thornton Freeland(
Visual
)
37 editions published between 1933 and 2015 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 758 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This film, containing the first of many Fred Astaire - Ginger Rogers partnerships, concerns a band in Rio. Songs include "The Carioca," "Orchids in the Moonlight," and the title song. Pilot and band leader Gene Raymond woos Dolores Del Rio, and then learns that she is engaged to a friend of his, after he flys her home to Rio. Fred & Ginger provide the musical moments. Notable for a brilliantly photographed finale with chorus girls on the wings of flying airplanes, the movie was the musical that broke with the rather contrived Busby Berkeley production and moved toward a closer integration of musical and narrative elements. Astaire's dance numbers come not as interruptions but as extensions of the plot
37 editions published between 1933 and 2015 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 758 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This film, containing the first of many Fred Astaire - Ginger Rogers partnerships, concerns a band in Rio. Songs include "The Carioca," "Orchids in the Moonlight," and the title song. Pilot and band leader Gene Raymond woos Dolores Del Rio, and then learns that she is engaged to a friend of his, after he flys her home to Rio. Fred & Ginger provide the musical moments. Notable for a brilliantly photographed finale with chorus girls on the wings of flying airplanes, the movie was the musical that broke with the rather contrived Busby Berkeley production and moved toward a closer integration of musical and narrative elements. Astaire's dance numbers come not as interruptions but as extensions of the plot
Silk stockings by
Cole Porter(
Visual
)
30 editions published between 1957 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 749 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A stern lady communist comes to Paris to retrieve three wayward comrades and a Russian composer, but instead warms up to capitalist attractions
30 editions published between 1957 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 749 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A stern lady communist comes to Paris to retrieve three wayward comrades and a Russian composer, but instead warms up to capitalist attractions
Ziegfeld follies by
Vincente Minnelli(
Visual
)
19 editions published between 1945 and 2018 in 6 languages and held by 732 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A dead showman looks down upon the Earth and dreams of his perfect show. Features many stars of the WWII era
19 editions published between 1945 and 2018 in 6 languages and held by 732 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A dead showman looks down upon the Earth and dreams of his perfect show. Features many stars of the WWII era
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Related Identities
- Warner Home Video (Firm) Distributor
- Rogers, Ginger 1911-1995 Other Singer Performer Dancer Interviewee Author of introduction Author Actor Costume designer
- Sandrich, Mark 1900-1945 Other Performer Producer Restager Director Film editor Author
- Berlin, Irving 1888-1989 Other Singer Arranger Performer Lyricist Musician Conceptor Bibliographic antecedent Author Composer
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Producer
- Crosby, Bing 1903-1977 Other Singer Performer Interviewee Author Contributor Actor Costume designer Narrator Composer
- Garland, Judy Singer Costume designer Performer Author Actor
- Berman, Pandro S. 1905-1996 Production personnel Producer Commentator
- Rooney, Mickey Singer Performer Actor
- Turner Entertainment Co Producer
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Associated Subjects
Actors Actresses Astaire, Adele Astaire, Fred Ballet dancers California--Los Angeles Christmas plays Clerks (Retail trade) Dance Dance in motion pictures, television, etc Dancers Easter Entertainers Fashion Fashion photography Fire extinction France--Paris Gelsey, Erwin, Gold Holidays Leprechauns Man-woman relationships Married people Mistaken identity Models (Persons) Motion picture actors and actresses Musical films--Excerpts Musicals Musicals--Production and direction New York (State) New York (State)--New York Nuclear warfare--Environmental aspects Parades Peters, Toby (Fictitious character) Private investigators Radioactive fallout--Health aspects Rescues Revues Rogers, Ginger, Sailors Santa Claus Shute, Nevil, Skyscrapers Swing (Dance) Tap dancers Taverns (Inns) Triangles (Interpersonal relations) United States Women singers World War III
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Alternative Names
Astaire
Astaire, Fred, 1899-1987
Asters, Freds, 1899-1987
Austerlitz, Fred, 1899-
Austerlitz, Frederic
Austerlitz, Frederic, 1899-1987
Austerlitz, Frederic, Jr.
Austerlitz Frederick
Austerlitz, Frederick 1899-1987
Austerlitz, Frederick E
Austerlitz, Frederik
Fred Astair
Fred Astaire
Fred Astaire & Chorus
Fred Astaire acteur, danseur et chanteur américain
Fred Astaire actor, bailarín y cantante estadounidense
Fred Astaire American dancer, singer, actor, choreographer and television presenter
Fred Astaire americký spevák, tanečník a herec
Fred Astaire Amerikaans acteur
Fred Astaire amerikai filmsztár, táncos
Fred Astaire amerikanischer Tänzer, Sänger und Schauspieler
Fred Astaire Amerikano a sumasala iti Broadway ken pelikula
Fred Astaire amerykański aktor, tancerz i wokalista
Fred Astaire aranway pullaq wan tusuyuq
Fred Astaire bailarín e actor estadounidense
Fred Astaire ballerino, coreografo e attore statunitense
Fred Astaire pemeran laki-laki asal Amerika Serikat
Fred Astaire yhdysvaltalainen näyttelijä ja tanssija
Fred Aster
Freds Astērs
Fridericus Astaire
Φρεντ Αστέρ
Астер, Фред, 1899-1987.
Фред Астер
Фред Астер американский танцор
Фрэд Астэр
Ֆրեդ Ասթեր
פרד אסטר זמר אמריקאי
فرد آستر
فرد آستر طراح رقص، بازیگر، خواننده، و رقاص آمریکایی
فريد استير
فرێد ئەستێر
ফ্রেড অ্যাস্টেয়ার
பிரெட் அஸ்ரயர்
ഫ്രഡ് ആസ്റ്റെയർ അമേരിക്കന് ചലചിത്ര നടന്
เฟรด แอสแตร์
ფრედ ასტერი
프레드 아스테어 댄서, 배우
アステア, フレッド
フレッド・アステア
佛烈·雅士提
佛雷·亞斯坦
弗雷德·阿斯泰尔
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