FRED ASTAIRE AND PARTNERS - Lot 120

FRED ASTAIRE AND PARTNERS 3 Musical Films Starring: Betty Hutton in "Let's Dance" (Norman Z. McLeod, 1950), Jane Powell in "Royal Wedding" (Stanley Donen, 1951), and Leslie Caron in "Daddy Long Legs" (Jean Negulesco, 1955). 3 photos, vintage silver gelatin prints, credits under two images, captioned on one reverse side, stamped on two reverse sides (including a number), and annotated on one. Approximately 20.5 x 25.5 cm each. Note: Set of three photographs featuring Fred Astaire alongside Betty Hutton in *Let’s Dance* (*Maman est à la page*, Norman Z. McLeod, 1950), Jane Powell in *Royal Wedding* (Stanley Donen, 1951), and Leslie Caron in *Daddy Long Legs* (Jean Negulesco, 1955). These films rank among the great postwar Hollywood musical productions. A legendary dancer and actor, Fred Astaire remains one of the major figures in the history of the American musical thanks to his elegance and inimitable choreographic style. Vintage film prints related to his movies are particularly sought after by collectors of musical films and Hollywood memorabilia. The credits, captions, stamps, and annotations on the reverse side attest to their professional circulation within the press and distribution networks.