Top Hat

I just watched the 1935 musical, Top Hat, starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. The movie focuses on a case of mistaken identity but the "story" is all about dancing. Classic Hollywood dancing. Fred looks incredible in his top hat and tails...and Ginger steals the show with her fancy wardrobe, including her fantastic feather and satin dress that she wears in the Dancing Cheek to Cheek scene. That's the best!  The movie is fraught with stereotypes, lack of story line, really bad sets, and a predictable plot. Don't get me wrong...the "story" is awful. But, you don't see a Fred and Ginger movie for the story...you see it for the dancing. I think Top Hat has some of the best dancing from the era. It's a great "feel good" movie. I'm still smiling. If you have a chance to see it for the nth time (where N is a big number) see it...and I'm sure you will have a happy grin on your face too.