La Légende de Fred Astaire: Plus Qu’un Acteur de Cinéma, une Icône de la Danse
Fred Astaire, né Frederick Austerlitz le 10 mai 1899 à Omaha dans le Nebraska, était un acteur, chanteur, danseur et chorégraphe américain. Connu pour ses performances exceptionnelles dans les comédies musicales hollywoodiennes des années 1930 à 1960, Astaire était réputé pour sa grâce et son talent inégalé sur la piste de danse. Il a travaillé avec des partenaires légendaires comme Ginger Rogers et a été salué comme l’un des plus grands danseurs de tous les temps. Astaire a remporté de nombreux prix prestigieux au cours de sa carrière, et son influence sur le monde du spectacle perdure encore aujourd’hui.
1. Funny Face
Funny Face is a musical romantic comedy film released in 1957. The story revolves around a fashion photographer who discovers a beatnik bookstore clerk and transforms her into a top model. The film stars Fred Astaire, Audrey Hepburn, and Kay Thompson.
- Date de sortie : 13 février 1957
- Box Office : $8,400,000
2. Easter Parade
Easter Parade is a musical film from 1948. It follows a dancer who tries to win the affection of a Broadway star with the help of a producer. The cast includes Fred Astaire, Judy Garland, and Peter Lawford.
- Date de sortie : 30 juin 1948
- Box Office : $5,992,000
3. The Band Wagon
The Band Wagon is a musical comedy film released in 1953. It tells the story of a washed-up movie actor who tries to revive his career in a Broadway musical. The film features Fred Astaire, Cyd Charisse, and Oscar Levant.
- Date de sortie : 7 août 1953
- Box Office : $3,623,000
4. Silk Stockings
Silk Stockings is a musical film from 1957, where a Russian composer falls in love with a Parisian woman. The lead roles are played by Fred Astaire, Cyd Charisse, and Janis Paige.
- Date de sortie : 18 juillet 1957
- Box Office : $3,213,000
5. Broadway Melody of 1940
Broadway Melody of 1940 is a musical film released in 1940. It follows two Broadway dance partners who fall in love while trying to land a new show. The film stars Fred Astaire, Eleanor Powell, and George Murphy.
- Date de sortie : 9 février 1940
- Box Office : $3,041,000
6. Ziegfeld Follies
Ziegfeld Follies is a musical comedy film from 1946. It is a series of lavish musical revues featuring top acts, and Fred Astaire is one of the performers.
- Date de sortie : 8 avril 1946
- Box Office : $2,900,000
7. Roberta
Roberta is a musical film released in 1935. It centers on a Russian princess who finds love and adventure in Paris. The cast includes Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, and Irene Dunne.
- Date de sortie : 8 mars 1935
- Box Office : $2,350,000
8. Swing Time
Swing Time is a musical romantic comedy film from 1936. It follows a performer who tries to earn money to marry his fiancee, but he falls in love with another woman. The film stars Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, and Victor Moore.
- Date de sortie : 28 août 1936
- Box Office : $2,635,000
9. Shall We Dance
Shall We Dance is a musical film released in 1937. It tells the story of a ballet dancer and a tap dancer who team up for a Broadway show. The cast includes Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, and Edward Everett Horton.
- Date de sortie : 7 avril 1937
- Box Office : $2,659,000
10. Second Chorus
Second Chorus is a musical film from 1940. It follows two musicians who vie for the affections of a young woman while trying to secure a job. The film stars Fred Astaire, Paulette Goddard, and Artie Shaw.
- Date de sortie : 19 décembre 1940
- Box Office : $2,791,000