Fred Astaire becomes both the benefactor and suitor of Leslie Caron in this charming story of a playboy who falls under the spell of a beautiful French orphan. While traveling through France Jervis Pendleton lll (Astaire) anonymously sponsors an 18-year-old girl named Julie (Caron) whom he sends to college in America. Two years later they finally meet face to face and start to fall in love. But complications arise and their happiness is threatened when Jervis embarks on a noble yet
A glorious songburst of gaiety and laughter! Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers star in arguably their finest film together; packed with exhilarating dance routines and a marvellous score this is an indispensable musical classic! Swing Time is full of magical moments including a complex and delightful routine to Pick Yourself Up a luminous turn to Waltz In Swing Time and Astaire's breathtaking solo to Bojangles Of Harlem.
One of the greatest music and dance stars in the history of motion pictures Fred rose from a fairly inauspicious start where a studio exec remarked: ""Can't sing. Can't act. Slightly balding. Can dance a little."" Well his career and achievements speak for themselves. A remarkable talent this box set features 4 of his most-loved films. You'll Never Get Rich (Dir. Sidney Lanfield 1941): After his wife discovers a telltale diamond bracelet impresario Martin Cortland tries to
This 1955 Oscar-nominated musical romance features the incomparable Fred Astaire in some of his most stunning dance sequences.Daddy Long Legs is a magical musical, following a young French girl (Leslie Caron) through college, her education sponsored by a mysterious man with long legs. Millionaire Jervis Pendleton III (Fred Astaire) is from old money, and although generous with his wealth, he must learn how to give of his emotions. Amid sparkling musical numbers and dream sequences, comic relief comes from Fred Clark as Griggs, Jervis' assistant, and Thelma Ritter as Jervis' secretary.
With war approaching a new flight surgeon and a Navy pilot overcome personal differences to work on solving the problem of altitude sickness which causes blackouts at high altitude...
In separate stories five wedded couples learn that they are not legally married...
Man On A Tightrope
This 1955 Oscar-nominated musical romance features the incomparable Fred Astaire in some of his most stunning dance sequences. Daddy Long Legs is a magical musical following a young French girl (Leslie Caron) through college her education sponsored by a mysterious man with long legs. Millionaire Jervis Pendleton III (Fred Astaire) is from old money and although generous with his wealth he must learn how to give of his emotions. Amid sparkling musical numbers and dream sequences comic relief comes from Fred Clark as Griggs Jervis' assistant and Thelma Ritter as Jervis' secretary.
A portrait of one of the 20th century's most influential cultural icons, with testimonies from artists, musicians, writers and friends. William Burroughs is now regarded as a huge influence over late 20th century fiction and cultural life. This documentary features previously unseen footage of Burroughs in conversation, as well as footage of him at many of his infamous readings, where he brought to life his writing, in front of audiences the world over.
A classic which has been remade twice in 1954 with Judy Garland and in 1976 starring Barbara Streisand this the 1937 version is regarded by many to be the premier version of the tragic tale of a movie star declining in popularity who marries a shy girl and helps her become a star. Her fame eclipses his and tragic consequences follow. The stunning ending is based on the real life tragedy of silent film star Wallace Reid who died of a morphine overdose aged 31 in 1923.
Disc 1 Track Listing: 1.Bryan Hyland - The Joker Went Wild 2.The Dixie Cups - Chapel Of Love 3.Del Shannon - Runaway 4.The Shirelles - Soldier Boy 5.The Coasters - Yakety Yak 6.The Crickets - Peggy Sue 7.The Platters - Only You 8.The Crystals - He's A Rebel 9.Ray Peterson - Tell Laura I Love Her 10.The Diamonds - Little Darlin' 11.Joey Dee & The Starliters - Shout 12.Freddy Cannon - Palisades Park 13.Del Shannon - Keep Searchin' (Follow The Sun) 14.Jerry Lee Lewis - Great Balls Of Fire 15.The Coasters - Charlie Brown 16.The Comets - Rock Around The Clock 17.The Platters - Harbour Lights 18.Bobby Vee - The Night Has A Thousand Eyes 19.The Shirelles - Baby It's You 20.The Original Juniors - Twistin' USA 21.Frankie Ford - Roberta 22.Jack Scott - Goodbye Baby Disc 2 Track Listing: 1.Tommy Roe - Sheila 2.Del Shannon - Handy Man 3.Joey Dee & The Starliters - What Kind Of Love Is This 4.Brian Hyland - Sealed With A Kiss 5.Bobby Vee - Devil Or Angel 6.Troy Shondell - This Time 7.Freddy Cannon - Tallahassee Lassie 8.Tommy Sands - Teenage Crush 9.Lou Christie - I'm Gonna Make You Mine 10.Buddy Knox - Party Doll 11.Johnny Tillotson - Poetry In Motion 12.Martha Reeves & The Vandellas - (Love Is Like A) Heat Wave 13.The Coasters - Young Blood 14.The Dixie Cups - Iko Iko 15.Mary Wells - Two Lovers 16.Lenny Welch - Since I Fell For You 17.The Crystals - Da Doo Ron Ron 18.The Jive Five - My True Story 19.The Contours - Do You Love Me 20.The Shirelles - Mama Said 21.Johnnie & Joe - Over The Mountain Across The Sea 22.Sam Moore - Soul Man Disc 3 Track Listing: 1.The Coasters - That Is Rock 'n' Roll 2.Martha & The Vandellas - Jimmy Mack 3.Del Shannon - Little Town Flirt 4.The Tokens - Tonight I Feel Love 5.The Angels - 'Til 6.Lou Christie - Rhapsody In The Rain 7.Mary Wells - What's Easy For Two Is So Hard For One 8.Brian Hyland - I'm Afraid To Go Home Tonight 9.The Platters - The Great Pretender 10.Frankie Ford - Alimony 11.Sam Moore - When Something Is Wrong 12.Tommy Roe - Dizzy 13.Roger McGuinn - Mr. Tambourine Man 14.Joey Dee & The Starliters - The Peppermint Twist 15.The Tokens - The Lion Sleeps Tonight 16.Bobby Lewis - Tossin' & Turnin' 17.Brian Hyland - Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini 18.The Angels - My Boyfriend's Back 19.The Platters - My Prayer 20.The Crickets - That'll Be The Day 21.Bobby Vee - Take Good Care Of My Baby 22.The Shirelles - Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow
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