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On July 16, 1911, Ginger Rogers was born.
I wonder if the Truman, Wallace (Bess Truman's maiden name), and McMath families knew each other.
Ginger Rogers
Rogers in 1943
Born: Virginia Katherine McMath; July 16, 1911; Independence, Missouri, U.S.
Died: April 25, 1995 (aged 83); Rancho Mirage, California, U.S.
Resting place: Oakwood Memorial Park Cemetery, Chatsworth, California, U.S.
Website: gingerrogers.com
Ginger Rogers (born Virginia Katherine McMath; July 16, 1911 – April 25, 1995) was an American actress, dancer, and singer during the "Golden Age" of Hollywood and is often considered an American icon. She won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her starring role in Kitty Foyle (1940), but is best remembered for performing during the 1930s in RKO's musical films with Fred Astaire. Her career continued on stage, radio and television throughout much of the 20th century.
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Rogers in 1943
Born: Virginia Katherine McMath; July 16, 1911; Independence, Missouri, U.S.
Died: April 25, 1995 (aged 83); Rancho Mirage, California, U.S.
Resting place: Oakwood Memorial Park Cemetery, Chatsworth, California, U.S.
Website: gingerrogers.com
Ginger Rogers (born Virginia Katherine McMath; July 16, 1911 – April 25, 1995) was an American actress, dancer, and singer during the "Golden Age" of Hollywood and is often considered an American icon. She won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her starring role in Kitty Foyle (1940), but is best remembered for performing during the 1930s in RKO's musical films with Fred Astaire. Her career continued on stage, radio and television throughout much of the 20th century.
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"Backward and in high heels." Count the cuts in the dance scene.
Dance Class - Swing Time (1936)
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Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire in their first dance number in "Swing Time" (1936).
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lalmonmass
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Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire in their first dance number in "Swing Time" (1936).
Fri Jul 16, 2021: On this day, July 16, 1911, Ginger Rogers was born.
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Her dad, last name Rogers, was Ginger's half brother...I knew film royalty (way indirectly)...