Added: Jan 3, 2008

From: JimBeattie

Duration: 6:25

Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers dance in the 1935 RKO film 'Top Hat', music and lyrics by Irving Berlin. In this scene, Ginger's friend Madge is trying to match Fred and Ginger romantically. Fred is trying to woo Ginger, who mistakenly thinks that he is married to Madge, hence her reluctance to dance with him. Their dance shows the fabulous artistry of both stars in the expression of the tenderness between a man and a woman. So many young people have commented favourably on this clip, expressing a longing for the romantic time of the 1930s. It was a hard time for many, the Great Depression. Films like this were a way for poor people to escape grim reality for a few hours inside the cinema, to catch a glimpse of the glamorous world of the rich and beautiful. Today people long to escape the mediocrity and awfulness of modern taste - violent blockbuster movies, unintelligible actors, loud pointless soundtracks (you could hardly call it music). Artistry and talent has given way to mediocrity and the cult of celebrity. Now is the time for young people to abandon crowded gigs and nightclubs where they prance aimlessly, waving their arms in the air, deafened by the noise. Go to an old fashioned ballroom dance, with a band that doesn't rely on amplification and plays real tunes. There you may meet the person of your dreams, to hold in your arms and talk to.

Channel: Film

Tags: fred  astaire  and  ginger  rogers  dance  in  the  film  'top  hat'  green  mile 

Rating: 4.95 (1160 ratings)    Views: 344087    Comments: 715

garett6822 Says:

Mar 8, 2010 - i love it...one of the best songs ever

McQuackor Says:

Mar 8, 2010 - The Green Mile FTW :)

LedMother34 Says:

Mar 8, 2010 - im 16 years old, i love metal music. but I LOVE MOVIES LIKE THIS Astaire,Crosby,Sinatra,Martin are my favorite

marvelowns Says:

Mar 8, 2010 - "While segregation demeaned and hurt the black community, it destroyed the souls of the white community."

cacawiwi Says:

Mar 9, 2010 - @JimBeattie : Just because something seems more fashionable in yours eyes doesn't mean it ultimately is. Liking all kinds of music I appreciate "loud rock" as much as this. This and loud rock is humanity's expression...I love it, regardless of people's incapability to detach themselves from it. Music is a wonder...

2meheavensentmusic Says:

Mar 9, 2010 - Oh I have always loved her outfit. lolWhat an absolute dream, to have one night like this. lol I am too deep for most people. lol

JimBeattie Says:

Mar 9, 2010 - I agree - I like all good music : Jazz, Classical, Folk, Brass Band, Wind Ensemble, Strings, Piano, Dance Band, Choral, Sacred Music, Ballet, Latin, Oriental. - All Music, as long as it's not too loud.

kampfychair Says:

Mar 9, 2010 - how i wish i were alive in this time. i often feel im in the wrong time era.

edwardjames50 Says:

Mar 10, 2010 - Me too!

edwardjames50 Says:

Mar 10, 2010 - You're not too deep for me, and I agree with you.

DaInFaMoUs77 Says:

Mar 10, 2010 - so awesome! i think ima try and get me and my fiancee to do the basic steps of this song for our 1st dance :D

teetle1986 Says:

Mar 11, 2010 - this has been my favorite from fred and Ginger since i was very little :) shes soooo very beautiful and fred astaire was just amazing in every way . so graceful and breathtaking , every 1 says dance is a lost art form and especially tap . I wish times could go back to those days!

teetle1986 Says:

Mar 11, 2010 - kampfychair : you are so right , if i had a dollar for every time I have said I was born in the wrong time , i would be sooooo rich ! back then they had more passion in what they did then ppl have these days in everything they do . life was so very different and so innocent compared to now days .

sandrapoet Says:

Mar 11, 2010 - This makes me think of the movie, "Green Mile."

nintendofreakXD Says:

Mar 11, 2010 - Mr. Jangles?

Hawkred82 Says:

Mar 12, 2010 - ladygaga is excellent and makes Madonna look like an amateur - "naked lady gaga DOT comm" awesome

2meheavensentmusic Says:

Mar 12, 2010 - Well nice to see someone , who feels the same.

edwardjames50 Says:

Mar 12, 2010 - ;-)

bobinobaker Says:

Mar 13, 2010 - Astaire und Rogers unvergleichlich und unvergeßlich.Sie werden für immer ihren Platz als echte Stars im Himmel der Filmgeschichte behalten...!!

JimBeattie Says:

Mar 13, 2010 - Astaire and Rogers incomparable and unforgettable. They will forever keep their place as the real stars in the heaven of film history.

flicker2754 Says:

Mar 13, 2010 - They are both magnificent! Just watch her facial expressions during his vocal-- and that dress! The designer must have known how it would highlight her moves during the dance. Part of film history.

weewee112211 Says:

Mar 13, 2010 - The talent of Astaire and Rogers is incomparable.

bobinobaker Says:

Mar 13, 2010 - Thanky you very much - my englisch is so bad :-)

stan33man Says:

Mar 13, 2010 - @flicker2754 I never tire of this movie, nor this scene. Does anyone - CAN anyone dance like this any more? Sadly, the golden age of cinema (and music, for that matter) is/are long gone - but thankfully, we have these gems preserved. Long live Fred and Ginger!

Minxdini Says:

Mar 13, 2010 - Ginger Rodgers designed the dress..