SWING TIME ('36): “Pick Yourself Up”

To prove himself worthy of his fiancee, a dancer tries to make it big, only to fall for his dancing partner.

[Furzkampfbomber]

And here I sit, a 50 year old metal head who listens to russian grind core, with a big and happy grin on my face. I can't even say exactly what it is, but those old movies sometimes convey a feeling of easiness and happiness that even the most happy movies nowadays are missing.

[mxucuet]

Critics gave credit to Fred for their dances, but it was Ginger that received standing ovations in arenas and stadiums across America, from Chicago and Houston to Boston and New York City. She was enormously popular 1934-1939, but even more so after she left the team and went solo. Ginger Rogers was the original rock star!!

[azimuth]

The more modern movies I see, the more I watch the classics.

[KoovinCartoons]

They are literally floating over the railings at the end. So elegant. We have lost so much class over the decades.

[mhm]

This is one of my favorite dance scenes with Fred and Ginger. His easy style and grace really shines through and Ginger has something of a graceful swagger, which she wields masterfully. They make everything look so smooth and easy, but it took tons of rehearsal to create their art, and I love it. Gosh, they were so talented. I can’t get enough. There’s just something absolutely incomparable about these two. I own all the movies and can’t count how many times I’ve seen them.

[ririe]

I can't take my eyes from Ginger. She did the steps and moves very very smoothly and gracefully ❤

[kenttm]

@2:03 Both Rogers and Astaire are in the air in perfect synchronization. This is not just dancing. This is magic.

[StephenJohnson-jbxe]

Ginger's face and shoulders are completely relaxed during this dance, like it's no effort for her at all.

[treseancann]

Talent like this never went out of style; it just became a lost art.

[rebeccablueheart]

Never forget the line: no matter how perfect and elegant Fred danced, his partners did the same dance backwards in a dress and high heels!

[stevenjames]

Keep in mind when watching: This is all done in a single, perfect take. No cutaways or movie magic...

[miltydolan]

My favorite of all their dance numbers. Ginger actually looks like she's floating.

[bouvier]

NEVER seen “swing” done better than this! Dancing so effortless. Smooth! 🏆

[annwornell]

The magic of their dancing is STILL something to behold. 😊

[lesliegillmor]

The best dance pairing in history of cinema

[sandyseward]

In my next life I want to dance like GINGER ROGERS!

I remember as a kid my mom watching all these types of movies! I'm so glad she exposed me to this generation.

Remarkable dancing! They make it look so effortless!

[flyuhud]

Poetry in motion, I could watch this over and over again.

[joeliza]

These two were synchronised to perfection 🥰

[carlosyamara]

Wow, just wow. Halfway through I realized that I had the biggest smile on my face, this is just magical.

[margaritalopez]

I can watch this scene over and over again without getting tire of it and always in awe of how perfect it is.