Wednesday, February 1, 2012

OLDIE GOLDIES: Top Hat (1935)

This week on Oldie Goldies, we bring you the classic screwball comedy – "Top Hat". With a hilarious supporting cast, charming leads and fantastic dancing, this film is timeless. It’s a joyous experience. At the Oscars, the film secured 4 well-deserved nominations – Best Art Direction, Best Dance Direction(!), Best Original Song and Best Picture.





Classic Quote
"In dealing with a girl or horse, one just lets nature take its course."




Classic Scenes
Trailer



Classic Set

The Lido


Cheek To Cheek – From Top Hat by Fred Astaire on Grooveshark
Classic Song
"Cheek to Cheek"


Did you know?

Top Hat has been nostalgically referenced — particularly its "Cheek to Cheek" segment — in many films, including The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985) and The Green Mile (1999).

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