Ruth Leon recommends.. Fred Astaire and Rita Hayworth – “So Near and Yet So Far”
Ruth Leon recommendsFred Astaire and Rita Hayworth – “So Near and Yet So Far”
The reputation of Ginger Rodgers as Astaire’s legendary partner “Everything he did I did too, backwards, in heels” has eclipsed that of any of his other dance partners but Rita Hayworth, especially in this clip from You’ll Never Get Rich, was at least her equal.
Hayworth was more openly sexual, as good a dancer, and had a relationship with the camera that only Gene Kelly could compete with. She lacks Ginger Rodgers lightness of foot, but she glows on camera, actually putting Astaire in the shade.
He comes off as a bit of a stick in this movie, more stand offish and distant, despite the lyrics of his song. But Hayworth sails in and reduces Astaire to a support act. She literally takes the eye away from him during their dance which is no mean trick.
Pity we can’t see her lustrous red hair in this black and white clip nor more than a glimpse of her fabulous legs. Even so, you can’t take your eyes off her.
See what you think.
It fits the stereotype of old white guy gets younger girl.
To me, she looks stiff while dancing especially in that overly-long black gown. He was a great dancer and it comes naturally to him. I disagree entirely with the article, he is the center of attention.
Lovely she is, but she’s not a very good dancer.
Why is his colour relevant but not that he’sa bit baldy?
SHE WAS A PROFESSIONAL DANCER WITH HER FATHER AS RITA CANSINO YEARS BEFORE HOLLYWOOD. LOVELY ACTRESS, EXCELLENT DANCER
“not a very good dancer” – are you mad? “Fred Astaire’s seemingly inexperienced costar was anything but intimidated. “She learned steps faster than anyone I’d ever known,” he noted. “I’d show her a routine before lunch. She’d be back right after lunch and have it down to perfection. She apparently figured it out in her mind while she was eating” (via Vanity Fair)
Read More: https://www.grunge.com/812987/what-fred-astaire-had-to-say-about-rita-hayworth/
Not a very good dancer, give me a break…………https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GaKMeX7t3c
Pure magic!
they are both fantastic, but I disagree – he was the center of my attention. Dancing raised to the level of the highest art.