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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 trade...

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Main Author: Riley, Kathleen, 1974-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Oxford University Press, ©2012.
Subjects:
Astaire, Fred.
Astaire, Adele.
Astaire, Adele
Astaire, Fred
Dancers > United States > Biography.
Actors > United States > Biography.
Actresses > United States > Biography.
Danseurs > États-Unis > Biographies.
Acteurs > États-Unis > Biographies.
Actrices > États-Unis > Biographies.
BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY > General.
PERFORMING ARTS > Dance > Classical & Ballet.
PERFORMING ARTS > Dance > Modern.
PERFORMING ARTS > Dance > Reference.
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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.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xxiii, 241 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780199921010
0199921016
9780199932955
0199932956