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Based on Hubert Osborne’s play “Shore leave”, this romantic comedy musical features that wonderful dancing duo, Fred Astaire as Bake Baker, a sailor, and Ginger Rogers as Sherry Martin, a dance-hall hostess. Although playing more of a supportive role to Randolph Scott and Harriet Hilliard, the Fred and Ginger team put in an unforgettable performance with “Let’s face the music and dance”. Cast also includes Betty Grable and Lucille Ball. Lyrics and music by Irving Berlin.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
319577
Language
English
Audience classification
PG
Subject categories
Feature films → Feature films - United States
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Nostalgia
Literature → American literature - Film and video adaptations
Literature → Drama - Adaptations
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)