Here's an interesting obituary of Patience Abbe, who crossed paths with Fred, Laurel & Hardy, and Shirley Temple, among others, when she was just a girl. (The...
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just_petrov
Apr 3, 2012 10:02 pm
I have some old photos of Fred and Adele that were taken by James Abbe (and signed "Abbe" in red). Mike...
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ritaschmidlap
Apr 4, 2012 4:42 pm
Found this Tumblr site for James Abbe that includes one of my favorite Fred and Dellie pictures, she in "oriental costume", he in beret. ...
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Eva Domela
evadomela
Apr 4, 2012 7:47 pm
Thanks for the photos I think I found now a new 'favorite' to add http://www.flickr.com/photos/27624703@N02/2575774718/in/photostream/ Eva ... From:...
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Ben Sears
berlioz53
Apr 5, 2012 5:22 pm
My book, The Irving Berlin Reader hits the stands tomorrow! This is a collection of articles about, and by, Irving Berlin from throughout his career; it is...
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just_petrov
Apr 5, 2012 7:53 pm
The latest issue of "New York" magazine includes a review of the new film comedy "Damsels in Distress," directed by Whit Stillman, that says it includes "a...
I'm going to try to catch the Yolanda and Ziegfeld double tomorrow. Will let you know if catching the Band Wagon on 27th or the 28th....
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marquise.deindiana
marquise.dei...
Apr 6, 2012 6:18 pm
Stumbled on a book online by a PR man who worked on It Takes a Thief. First chapter is dedicated to the friendship that developed with Fred Astaire. As with...
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just_petrov
Apr 6, 2012 7:45 pm
Congrats on the book, Ben! I'm anxious to read it. Mike...
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Ben Sears
berlioz53
Apr 6, 2012 7:45 pm
Thanks! There is some Fred stuff in it, too :) In the bookstores starting today! The Irving Berlin Reader, my collection of articles about and by Irving...
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terrypearson12
Apr 7, 2012 9:47 am
... ... and to save anyone wasting a trip to London, let's just point out that the Daily Mail article has mistakenly given the date of the Astaires event as...
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terrypearson12
Apr 7, 2012 10:33 am
... Many thanks for posting this. Absolutely fascinating to read yet another account of Mr A's consistent charm and readiness to accept graciously rather than...
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P.J. Thum
peejaythum
Apr 8, 2012 10:07 am
Dear all, Well, I managed to change my flight to come in to London yesterday and watch the Ziegfeld/Yolanda double bill at the BFI. I had a great time, and I'm...
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just_petrov
Apr 8, 2012 8:34 pm
PJ - I was going drum crazy waiting for an Easter Parade reference today. Thanks! Mike...
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marquise.deindiana
marquise.dei...
Apr 8, 2012 11:28 pm
Echoing what PJ said about Yolanda - woweee!! I floated home afterwards on a feel-good cloud. I decided to wait until next week for Ziegfeld Follies as I...
... Heh - that was me. I started applauding, realised no one was joining in, and sheepishly stopped. Oddly enough, I did the same thing earlier in "Ziegfeld...
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P.J. Thum
peejaythum
Apr 8, 2012 11:53 pm
I forget if I've mentioned this on the list, but one of the brilliant things about "Coffee Time" is that the song is in 4/4 but the dance is in 5/4. This is...
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marquise.deindiana
marquise.dei...
Apr 9, 2012 12:02 am
I thought it provided an a fresh insight into Fred not seen in other books (as far as I know). Being paid to go to Italy and ending up friends with Fred would...
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tmwctd
Apr 9, 2012 9:06 am
http://greenbriarpictureshows.blogspot.com/ I guess you have to hurry, they usually get changed pretty quickly......
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mb.belle
Apr 9, 2012 10:25 pm
The new DVD of Yolanda is actually pretty good in showing the brilliant colors. Much better than the tape I had, which was pretty dark. Sometimes the colors...
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mb.belle
Apr 9, 2012 10:36 pm
What a nice review. Well deserved. I'm so glad you are getting such good publicity. Hopefully this will lead many, many people to read and treasure the book...
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mb.belle
Apr 9, 2012 10:44 pm
I think that his eye color is probably what is called "hazel". They can appear anything from a blue,to green/grey to brown depending on the clothes and the...
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ritaschmidlap
Apr 10, 2012 12:25 am
A while back Susan Z and I had a chance to visit the exhibition put together by the Howard Gotlieb Research Center on the occasion of Ginger's 100th birthday. ...
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marquise.deindiana
marquise.dei...
Apr 10, 2012 1:47 pm
I've ordered my copy and look forward to reading it ahead of the event at the NY in May....
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marquise.deindiana
marquise.dei...
Apr 10, 2012 1:48 pm
Oops that should be NT not NY!...
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marquise.deindiana
marquise.dei...
Apr 10, 2012 1:50 pm
Sorry my mistake. I salute all those involved in any case as it is a great forum!...
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marquise.deindiana
marquise.dei...
Apr 10, 2012 2:03 pm
Thanks for posting your photos of these amazing items. Is the exhibition on all year? I might be blind but I coudnt see start or end dates on the website....
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marquise.deindiana
marquise.dei...
Apr 10, 2012 2:09 pm
Very nice tribute to Fred in the Telegraph today: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/theatre/dance/9193951/Top-hats-off-to-the-dancer-other-dancers-envy.html...
