Fred Astaire movie quotes

“Let's get this straight, I am not Nijinsky. I am not Marlon Brando. I am Mrs. Hunter's little boy, Tony, song and dance man.”
Fred Astaire - Tony Hunter

“- Gabrielle Gerard: Tony, can you and I really dance together?
- Tony Hunter: I don't know. Let's find out.”
Cyd Charisse - Gabrielle Gerard
Fred Astaire - Tony Hunter

“The city was asleep. The joints were closed. The rats and hoods and killers were in their holes.”
Fred Astaire - Tony Hunter

“- Jerry Travers: I'm sorry! I didn't realize I was disturbing you. You see, every once in a while I suddenly find myself... dancing.
- Dale Tremont: Oh, I suppose it's some kind of an affliction.”
Fred Astaire - Jerry Travers
Ginger Rogers - Dale Tremont

“A gentle smile often breeds a kick in the pants.”
Fred Astaire - Ted Hanover

“- Fred Ayres: The trick is to keep your mind a blank.
- Honey Hale: With that music?”
Fred Astaire - Fred Ayres
Ginger Rogers - Honey Hale

“- Ted Hanover: I like it here... with you and Linda.
- Jim Hardy: And we love having you. When are you leaving?”
Fred Astaire - Ted Hanover
Bing Crosby - Jim Hardy

“All is fair in love and war, and this is revolution!”
Fred Astaire - Jerry Travers

“- Dale Tremont: I still feel a little guilty, being here with you while Alberto is out looking for us.
- Jerry Travers: Come on! Let's eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow we have to face him.”
Ginger Rogers - Dale Tremont
Fred Astaire - Jerry Travers

“When a fellow is surprised to hear about his own wedding, that's when I go to work with a clear conscience.”
Fred Astaire - Ted Hanover

“- Fred Ayres: He's landed us a job in Rio. Rio de Janeiro. The Hotel Atlantico. We'll be flying down any morning now.
- Honey Hale: And swimming back in the afternoon. I'm taking my water-wings.”
Fred Astaire - Fred Ayres
Ginger Rogers - Honey Hale

“- Jerry Travers: She's been mistaking me for you this whole time.
- Madge Hardwick: Well, no wonder she said he was interesting.”

Fred Astaire - Jerry Travers
Helen Broderick - Madge Hardwick

“- Fred Ayres: Wait a minute. This is really good news. Rog has outdone himself.
- Honey Hale: I'll bet he's broken both legs running after two women at the same time.”
Fred Astaire - Fred Ayres
Ginger Rogers - Honey Hale

“In dealing with a girl or horse, one just lets nature take its course.”
Fred Astaire - Jerry Travers