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Follow the Fleet

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Sailors "Bake" Baker (Fred Astaire) and "Bilge" (Randolph Scott) have just docked in San Francisco. For Bake, the goal is to get back together with his former flame and onetime dance partner, Sherry (Ginger Rogers). When Bilge meets Sherry's sister, Connie (Harriet Hilliard), he, too, has romance in mind. But things do not go as planned for the couples, as Bake's shaky unemployment history threatens his chances with Sherry and Bilge's fear of commitment endangers his future with Connie.

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Dan Callahan Slant Magazine Burdened with a dull plot but blessed with a rousing Irving Berlin score. Rated: 3/4 Aug 1, 2005 Full Review Meyer Levin (Patterson Murphy) Esquire Magazine The inspiration for this was the thought that Fred Astaire ought to be shown in something besides tails sometime, so why not a naval jumper-suit? The pants have a nice flare. Irving Berlin had the rest of the inspiration. Apr 17, 2020 Full Review Ann Ross Maclean's Magazine The world's greatest stepping pair surpass themselves as usual. Oct 2, 2019 Full Review Graham Greene The Spectator It needs an effort of the mind to remember that Mr. Fred Astaire was not invented by a film director and drawn by a film draughtsman. He is the nearest we are ever likely to get to a human Mickey [Mouse]. Jun 2, 2018 Full Review Josh Larsen LarsenOnFilm ...the standout numbers here, ironically, are the solo ones. Rated: 3/4 Apr 30, 2016 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Though not one of Astaire-Rogers strongest musicals, the musical is still enjoyable despite its rather bland plot. Rated: B Aug 9, 2011 Full Review Read all reviews

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Trevor P One of my favourite Astaire Rogers films with, in my opinion, the very best songs thanks to the superbly talented Irving Berlin. Plenty of excellent dance routines as usual especially Let's Face The Music And Dance, a funny script plus Ginger never looked better! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/03/23 Full Review Steve D Lets face it you are here for the dancing and nothing else. The dancing delivers. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 05/12/23 Full Review vin w Fred and Ginger can do no wrong.Another classic. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/17/22 Full Review william d Below average Fred and Ginger vehicle. Stick with better options for your Fred and Ginger fix such as Shall We Dance and Swing Time. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review michele a Black & white.slow story.not alot of dancing Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member The best musical movie ever made! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/26/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Sailors "Bake" Baker (Fred Astaire) and "Bilge" (Randolph Scott) have just docked in San Francisco. For Bake, the goal is to get back together with his former flame and onetime dance partner, Sherry (Ginger Rogers). When Bilge meets Sherry's sister, Connie (Harriet Hilliard), he, too, has romance in mind. But things do not go as planned for the couples, as Bake's shaky unemployment history threatens his chances with Sherry and Bilge's fear of commitment endangers his future with Connie.
Director
Mark Sandrich
Producer
Pandro S. Berman
Screenwriter
Dwight Taylor, Allan Scott
Distributor
RKO Radio Pictures
Production Co
Radio Pictures
Genre
Musical, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 20, 1936, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 21, 2016
Runtime
1h 50m
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