Eleanor Powell starred in some of MGM’s most dazzling musicals, like Broadway Melody of 1936, Born to Dance, Rosalie, Honolulu, and Broadway Melody of 1940 — where she matched Fred Astaire step for step in the legendary ‘Begin the Beguine.’ Dubbed the Queen of Tap, Gene Kelly called her the best dancer ever put on film. Critics hailed her “eloquent feet.” And yet, at the height of her fame, she stunned Hollywood by walking away. In this episode of The Rest of the Story on the Hey, Dancer! podcas
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Back To Great. Back To Great · Original audio. Eleanor Powell starred in some of MGM’s most dazzling musicals, like Broadway Melody of 1936, Born to Dance, Rosalie, Honolulu, and Broadway Melody of 1940 — where she matched Fred Astaire step for step in the legendary ‘Begin the Beguine.’ Dubbed the Queen of Tap, Gene Kelly called her ...
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