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Classics From The Vault Presents Swing Time

Eric Veillette

Fred and Ginger return to Classics From The Vault at the Fox Theatre, our celebration of seldom-seen titles from the ’30s and ’40s, this upcoming Thursday, December 16th at 7PM! SWING TIME (1936) Directed by George Stevens Starring Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Victor More Featuring songs by Jerome Kern 103 min. | PG In their sixth screen collaboration, Astaire plays “Lucky” Garnett, a gambler and dancer who must raise $25 000 to win back the respect of his fiancee’s family after showing up late to his wedding. But while in New York, his world is turned upside down when he … Continue reading Classics From The Vault Presents Swing Time

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Classics From The Vault presents TOP HAT

Eric Veillette

Classics From The Vault, our new series aimed at rarely-screened Hollywood fare, returns  to the Fox Theatre on Tues, Aug. 24 at 7PM with a look at the musical. Top Hat (1935) Directed by Mark Sandrich Starring Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers Music by Irving Berlin In Top Hat (1935), Jerry (Fred Astaire) falls hopelessly in love with Dale (Ginger Rogers) and pursues her all over London while rehearsing for a new show opening in the west end. Part screwball, part romance, Top Hat features celebrated Irving Berlin tunes like “No Strings,” “Cheek to Cheek,” and “Top Hat, Coat & Tails.” … Continue reading Classics From The Vault presents TOP HAT