Flying Tiger Fred Atwell sneaks away from his famous squadron's personal appearance tour and goes incognito for several days of leave. He quickly falls for photographer Joan Manion, pursuing her in the guise of a carefree drifter.
Director
Edward H. Griffith
Fred Astaire
Fred Atwell (Fred Burton)
Joan Leslie
Joan Manion
Robert Benchley
Philip 'Phil' Harriman
Robert Ryan
Reginald Fenton
Elizabeth Patterson
Mrs. Fisher
Marjorie Gateson
Canteen Hostess
Freddie Slack
Freddie Slack - Leader of His Orchestra
Bobby Barber
Canteen Waiter (uncredited)
Eric Blore
Jackson - Phil's Butler (uncredited)
Neil Hamilton
Navy Officer on Train (uncredited)
Olin Howland
Driver (uncredited)
Paul Hurst
Dock Foreman (uncredited)
Clarence Kolb
Harvey J. Sloan (uncredited)
Peter Lawford
Naval Commander (uncredited)
Frank McLure
Officer at Dinner (uncredited)
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Always such brilliance! I love you, Fred!
@AvalonMorley 5
Besides (1) Fred's hops & jumps up on a bar, (2) literal smashing of real glass which cut Mr. Astaire's shins and feet during filming, and (3) the taps this man does on a slick bar surface without falling, (4) Fred Astaire then ups the ante and demonically beats his feet double-time to the already quick-step rhythm which makes this dance routine one of his best ever.
@--Skip-- 6
Thankfully, today's WarnerBrother execs have listened to the multitudes of Astaire enthusiasts and released this movie in Region 1 (North America) in DVD format this week (Fingers-crossed they've added Fred's deleted scene, the train "Trestle Dance" to the DVD extras!!!!). I've got this movie on pre-order and I hope you will too!!!! (5) Let me repeat: Mr. Astaire did all the choreography ALONE on this movie which is another reason to own this gem. Enjoy the genius of his mind at work in dance!
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