Ginger Rogers Sings

"Dream Kisses"
(1927) (uncredited)
Music by M.K. Jerome
Lyrics by Jack Yellen
Sung a cappella by Ginger Rogers

Ginger and Lucille Ball.

Ginger Rogers was also a painter.

Not only was Ginger Rogers a wonderful actress and dancer. She also loved to paint. Please click Ginger Paintings to see some of her paintings.

Swing Time (1936).

John "Lucky" Garnett is a gambler and dancer who, after showing up late for his wedding to Margaret, is told by her father that he must earn $25,000, in order to show that he is serious about marrying his daughter.. Lucky and his friend Cardetti catch the first train to New York, where Lucky meets Penny, a dance school instructor, and immediately falls in love with her. They are successful in the casino and on the dance floor.

SWING TIME, is the sixth teaming of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. I thought Swing Time was one of their most lavish and stylish films, with some wonderful songs and dance numbers.

Fred and Ginger - Swing Time

Ginger Rogers Career Highlights:

In 1984, at age 74, Ginger directed her first stage musical, Babes In Arms.

She was a fashion consultant for the JCPenney chain from 1972-75.

In March 1965, Ginger performed in her last movie, Harlow, based on the life of actress Jean Harlow. Fun Fact: The part of Mama Jean Bello initially had been accepted by Judy Garland, who then had second thoughts about the quality of the film and withdrew before filming started. Next, Eleanor Parker, went quickly in and out prior to shooting.

Ginger starred in her first British film, Twist of Fate, in 1953.

In November of 1951 she was on the cover of Life Magazine for the fourth time.

In 1940 she won an Oscar as the Best Actress in a Leading Role for her performance in Kitty Foyle. A story about a woman named, Kitty Foyle, who& was an executive at Delphine Detaille's fashion house. Kitty meets wealthy Wyn Strafford, who offers her a job at his magazine. The two fall in love, but Wyn does not have the courage to break from his family. After her father's death, Kitty goes to New York, where she begins to date Mark. Wyn comes back into Kitty's life, and the two are married. Kitty forces Wyn to make a choice between herself or his family. What does Kitty's future hold for her?

She appeared for the first time on the cover of LIFE magazine with Fred Astaire in the August 1938 edition.

In 1936 she was invited to the White House to meet President Franklin D. Roosevelt during his birthday celebration.

A 20 year old Ginger Rogers was in her first Hollywood film, The Tip Off, in 1931.

In 1930, starring in Broadway musical Girl Crazy, Ginger was making $1000/week at the beginning of the Great Depression.

In 1929 Ginger made her Broadway debut in Top Speed.

Ginger was the Texas State Charleston Champion in 1925, marking her stage debut.

Ginger Rogers Quotes:

When two people love each other, they don't look at each other; they look in the same direction."

"The only way to enjoy anything in this life is to earn it first."

"I don't know which I like best. I love the applause on the stage. But pictures are so fascinating - you reach many millions through them. And you make more money too."

"When you're happy, you don't count the years."

[On her partnership with Astaire] "After all, it's not as if we were Abbott and Costello. We did have careers apart from each other."

"The most important thing in anyone's life is to be giving something. The quality I can give is fun, joy and happiness. This is my gift."