Astaire: The Biography

by Tim Satchell · 1987

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A biography of Fred Astaire, the man one talent scout assessed as "can't act, can't sing, balding, can dance a little", but who went on to become one of the world's greatest popular dancers and film stars. An intriguing portrait of Astaire emerges from Tim Satchell's book.

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adult
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medium · 310 pages

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