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Fred Astaire Dances: Three Little Words

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

The first in a season of five films this
Christmas featuring the dancing and acting talents of Fred Astaire who died
- earlier this year. Today also starring
Vera-Ellen and Red Skelton A scintillating MGM musical that brings together
Fred Astaire as Bert Kalmar and comedian Red Skelton as Harry Ruby , the famous songwriting team of the 20s. Their tempestuous creative relationship is traced with a generous selection of their songs including Three Little Words, You Are My Lucky Star, I Wanna Be Loved By You and Where Did You Get That Girl.
Screenplay by GEORGE WELLS Songs by BERT KALMAR and HARRY RUBY
Produced by JACK CUMMINGS Directed by RICHARD THORPE ('Roberta' tomorrow at 3.50pm)
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Contributors

Unknown:
Fred Astaire
Unknown:
Red Skelton
Unknown:
Fred Astaire
Unknown:
Bert Kalmar
Unknown:
Red Skelton
Unknown:
Harry Ruby
Play By:
George Wells
Songs By:
Bert Kalmar
Produced By:
Jack Cummings
Directed By:
Richard Thorpe
Bert Kalmar:
Fred Astaire
Harry Ruby:
Red Skelton
Jessie:
Brown Kalmar
Eileen Percy:
Arlene Dahl
Charlie Kope:
Keenan Wynn
Helen Kane:
Debbie Reynolds
Terry Lordel:
Gale Robbins
Mrs Carter De Haven:
Gloria De Haven
Phil Regan:
Phil Regan
Clanahan:
Harry Shannon
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