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Gene Kelly VS. Fred Astaire

Gene Kelly
23 (65.7%)
Fred Astaire
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Gene Kelly VS. Fred Astair
« on: July 04, 2008, 04:18:43 AM »


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Re: Gene Kelly VS. Fred Astair
« Reply #1 on: July 04, 2008, 09:41:42 AM »
Fred's the better dancer but Gene is the better overall package.

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Re: Gene Kelly VS. Fred Astair
« Reply #2 on: July 04, 2008, 10:59:24 AM »
I refuse to choose until you spell Fred's name correctly.
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Re: Gene Kelly VS. Fred Astair
« Reply #3 on: July 04, 2008, 12:18:19 PM »
Nooooo! I can't choose.

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Re: Gene Kelly VS. Fred Astair
« Reply #4 on: May 18, 2010, 05:47:52 PM »
GENE, GENE, GENE!!!! Fred was a very elegant dancer, but to me there was no comparison. My heart belongs to Gene, the most versatile entertainer -- dancer, actor, singer, choreographer, director -- of our time. With a grin that could melt a stone, the body of a Greek God. Did I mention the twinkling eyes and super sexy kisses? Be still, my heart. Need I say more?

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Re: Gene Kelly VS. Fred Astair
« Reply #5 on: May 18, 2010, 07:23:41 PM »
A Sophie's choice, right up there with BttF vs DH. Went with Gene because a better package as a whole.

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Re: Gene Kelly VS. Fred Astair
« Reply #6 on: May 19, 2010, 01:46:02 AM »
I refuse to choose until you spell Fred's name correctly.
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Re: Gene Kelly VS. Fred Astair
« Reply #7 on: May 19, 2010, 02:37:55 PM »
Pretty fun interview with Leslie Caron on The Film Programme last week. She talks about working with both of these guys.

   

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Re: Gene Kelly VS. Fred Astair
« Reply #8 on: February 02, 2017, 04:44:44 PM »
Bumping up.

Gene Kelly all the way.

A Sophie's choice, right up there with BttF vs DH.

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Re: Gene Kelly VS. Fred Astair
« Reply #9 on: February 02, 2017, 04:50:58 PM »
I have no idea here. There are few things better than the "I Got Rhythm" scene in An American In Paris, but the first dance with Ginger Rogers in Swing Time might be one of those things.
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