Another movie I never miss an opportunity to watch. Fred Astaire and Eleanor Powell's only movie together. They have no romantic chemistry at all; their rapport is more collegial, two people who are the best at what they do, sharing their mutual love of their art.
The "Begin the Beguine" number at the end gets rave reviews, but I find the staging a bit overblown which makes it hard for me to enjoy the dancing. My favorite numbers are Fred's solo "I've Got My Eyes On You," and the one where Eleanor and Fred tap dance together in a cafe. They just look like they're having so much fun together.
Here's a Youtube clip of the latter. Check out the moment about 2 minutes in where she spins him.
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