Fred Astaire was born on May 10th 126 years ago, and in this film, he and Ginger Rogers share the screen with Randolph Scott and Harriet Hilliard in their fifth pairing for RKO Studios. Against the non-exotic backdrop of the San Francisco harbor, sailor Bake Baker (Astaire) tries to win back his dancing partner’s love, while his buddy courts her sister. Dancing, romance, and a funny fight scene between Astaire and Scott are the main attractions of this evergreen musical comedy.
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Sight and Sound by Decade | Sight and Sound Club In director Fritz Lang’s first sound film, a series of child murders in an unnamed German city causes the police to mistakenly crack down on the criminal underworld.
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Ongoing In response to popular demand, the Dryden is bringing back daytime screenings! These repeat performances keep our audience connected to the programming during our nighttime screenings, while giving it a chance to see some of our most popular films during the day. Don’t forget to stop at Open Face for dinner after the show!