The Barkleys of Broadway - Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers [DVD] [1949]

now my ginger rogers and fred astaire collection of all their films is complete. after 10 years waiting for this film to come out on dvd it was worth the wait to see the george and ira gershwin number from shall we dance: they can't take that away from me. all of which proves they can't take away the astaire/rogers magic either.wayne

This is a joy of a DVD. The great Fred and Ginger doing what they do best, and Oscar Levant doing what he does best - wisecracking and playing the piano. I had never seen this film and it came as a beautiful surprise. I keep watching it time after time.

You will miss the art deco sets and the innocence of the earlier films they made - you will also miss the comedy and unfettered inventiveness.This film is more serious because it involves a marriage under stress and a relationship that reverberates in everyday life; - what is the difference between control and encouragement, advice and instruction? How can a woman be a wife and still be herself? It is a testimony to Rodger's' acting skills that the story troubles the viewer. Judy Garland - the original star - could NOT have pulled this off.Give it a go - Astaire seems at see with the heavier stuff and the more subtle humour of theis film, but he dances like a dream!I missed the big numbers, and the integration of dance and drama/comedy we get in the RKO films, but this is more than made up for by the equal footing of these seasoned players where, for once, Ginger is the one who keeps the thing moving. Interesting that Astaire is quoted as attributing the success of the partnership to Ginger....Most of the music is only of the second class.

A faultless 2nd hand copy, excellent service.

Really enjoyed this movie

What dancing there was very good.....see flying shoes. Long drawn out storyline.Oscar Levant on piano...brilliant. Too little tap dancing. Overlong film.Not one of Fred and Ginger`s best.Mike Foster.

Arrived quickly and packaged approprietly. CD and its case are in good condition. Watched film the other night and plays ok. Happy

Disappointing