Biographical Information on RKO Radio Pictures Personalities (1935)

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Record Details:

Title:
Biographical Information on RKO Radio Pictures Personalities
Date:
1935
Volume:
Biographical Information on RKO Radio Pictures Personalities
Leaf #:
00015
Language:
English
Collection:
Hollywood Studio System
Format:
Books
Contributor:
The Museum of Modern Art Library, New York
Sponsor:
Media History Digital Library
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Date Added:
May 30, 2024
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Page 3 — FRED A3TAXRE His success was immediate, and after claying in Joan Crawford's "The Dancing Lady," RKO Radio at once co-starred him with Ginger Rogers in "The Gay Divorcee," screen version of his last stage hit. His success in this picture led RKO Radio to sign him for seven years. Following "Divorcee" he appears in "Roberta" with Irene Dunne and Ginger Rogers, and in "In Person." Long known as one of the greatest dancers in the v^orld, Fred Astaire is now rated one of the finest light comedians on either stage or screen. * * * *