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Mr. Astaire is the greatest dancer in the history of Hollywood musicals.

Mr. Astaire is also a fine singer who introduced many songs from the Great American Songbook. Irving Berlin, Cole Porter, the Gershwins, Harold Arlen and Johnny Mercer all wrote songs for him.

Mr. Astaire was a Broadway star before making films. He danced on Broadway in the 20's and 30's with his sister Adele.

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He was a famous dancer .

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