Fred and Ginger, Early Years

These are a few Broadway photos of Fred Astaire (1899-1987) with his sister, Adele (1897-1981). They performed in vaudeville from 1905 until 1917, and then on Broadway. The last time they danced together on stage was March 5, 1932, in a road-company version of The Band Wagon. Adele then married Charles Cavendish, son of the Duke of Devonshire, and left the stage for good.

Above, Lady's Tandem At right, Flick or Lift	(click on any thumbnail for a larger view)
Closed Position but her head is open
Open Position
Shadow, same foot

Fred and Adele in their early years in vaudeville.
Ginger Rogers, before Fred


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A FRED ASTAIRE ALBUM Making Love On the Dance Floor

Fred and Ginger before there was Fred & Ginger

A FRED ASTAIRE ALBUM
Making Love On the Dance Floor