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One of the most famous names in the history of stage musicals, Fred Astaire was primarily known as a great dancer - particularly in partnership with Ginger Rogers - although he was also a fine actor and singer, fondly remembered for Pick Yourself Up and A Fine Romance. Another great singer/dancer Gene Kelly once said "the history of dance on film begins with Astaire" and his most famous songs include American songbook classics Cheek To Cheek, Let's Face The Music and Dance, Shall We Dance and They Can't Take That Away From Me. The son of an Austrian immigrant, Astaire was born an...