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Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers in Roberta (1935)

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michael buckovich13 days ago

Yes, this is the ending. Seen it enough times to remember.

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Kim Pace13 days ago

She did it in heels💃

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eddie simpson13 days ago

Great dancers.🌹🌹🌹

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Mitch12 days ago

Fred seems especially energetic .

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Anna Ratcliff12 days ago

Wonderful

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tzimmih12 days ago

Very good 👍

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at oz12 days ago

スゲーな

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UKGSD13 days ago

Still very entertaining

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...Myke13 days ago

Ginger was 5' 5" and 105 lbs. A dancing machine.

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MandyOuyang13 days ago

Outstanding dance, beautiful steps

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