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Riley, Kathleen, 1974-
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Astaire, Fred.
Astaire, Adele.
Dancers -- United States -- Biography.
Actors and actresses -- United States -- Biography
Actors and actresses -- United States -- Biography
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Riley, Kathleen, 1974-
Astaire, Fred.
Astaire, Adele.
Dancers -- United States -- Biography.
Actors and actresses -- United States -- Biography
Actors and actresses -- United States -- Biography
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The Astaires : Fred & Adele /
Kathleen
Riley
.
by
Riley
,
Kathleen
,
1974-
Oxford University Press, c2012.
Call #:
792.8028 A852r
Subjects
Astaire, Fred.
Astaire, Adele.
Dancers -- United States -- Biography.
Actors and actresses -- United States -- Biography
Actors and actresses -- United States -- Biography
ISBN:
9780199738410 (alk. paper)
0199738416 (alk. paper)
Description:
xxiii, 241 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Bibliography:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Introduction: Moaning Minnie and Goodtime Charlie -- Opening the bill -- Over the top -- Dancing comedians -- Nightingales in Berkeley Square -- Fascinating rhythms -- The golden calf -- Frater, Ave atque Vale -- By myself -- After the dance.
Summary:
In the first comprehensive study of the Astaire's theatrical career together,
Riley
traces their rise to fame from humble midwestern origins and early days as child performers on small-time vaudeville stages. From the start, Adele was the more natural performer, while Fred had to hone his trademark timing and elegance through endless hours of rehearsal.
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