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  • Funny Face (1957)
    Review preview for Funny Face

    Donen shows us how magic is made.

    Anne-Katrin Titze · 5 out of 5
    A fashion photographer discovers a sales girl's ability as a model and makes her a star.
  • Holiday Inn (1942)
    Review preview for Holiday Inn

    The song and dance routines are, predictably, absolutely mesmerising.

    Claire Sawers · 4 out of 5
    Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire play rivals in love and try to outsing and outdance one another.
  • Shall We Dance (1937)
    Review preview for Shall We Dance

    Shall We Dance not only reprises two established stars; it examines the real life pressures and glare of publicity facing them.

    Chris · 4 out of 5
    Jazz and ballet collide in the classic Fred and Ginger romance.
  • Swing Time (1936)
    Review preview for Swing Time

    Rightly regarded as Fred and Ginger’s greatest movie together.

    Chris · 5 out of 5
    A gambler trying to win the money to marry his fiancee inadvertently falls for a dancer.
  • Top Hat (1935)
    Review preview for Top Hat

    Top Hat is the most iconic, most popular, most lavish and undeniably the most beautiful production featuring Fred & Ginger's dancing.

    Chris · 5 out of 5
    Mistaking a modest young dancer for his wealthy producer, a young woman allows herself to be swept off her feet in a whirlwind romance.

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