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Fred Astaire And Ginger Rogers
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Fred Astaire And Ginger Rogers

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Fred Astaire And Ginger Rogers
Two black and white portrait photographs, one of Fred Astaire, circa 1933, signed and inscribed in black ink by subject To Dorothy - with many thanks from her temporary dancing partner, Fred, 1933; and a later publicity photograph of Ginger Rogers, signed and inscribed in black ink by subject To Judy, Be your own sweet self always -- your mother tells me your [sic] a little doll!, Affectionately, Ginger Rogers, both -- 10x8in. (25.4x20.3cm.) (2)
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The Dorothy to whom Astaire's photograph is dedicated is Dorothy Stone who took over as leading lady in the stage version of The Gay Divorcee in 1933. In the film version of the same name, released in 1934, Astaire starred with his regular partner, Ginger Rogers.

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