Carefree (1938)

Cast

Fred Astaire
as Tony Flagg
Ginger Rogers
as Amanda Cooper
Hattie McDaniel
as Hattie
Ralph Bellamy
as Stephen Arden

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Genres & Description

Comedy Musical Romance

7.1 / 10

Dr. Tony Flagg's friend, Steven, has problems in the relationship with his fiancee, Amanda, so he persuades her to visit Dr. Flagg. After some minor misunderstandings, she falls in love with Dr. Flagg. When he tries to use hypnosis to strengthen her feelings for Steven, things get complicated.

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Comments on this trailer
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Lilia González

Simplemente Hermoso Gracias Ginger/Fred - @Sunday, September 30, 2018 8:21 AM

radiohead tv

1:29 so close to kiss also dancing is talking in music cause he said he need to speak to her no? Ok - @Monday, June 18, 2018 4:40 AM

Kirsten Richards

Just beautiful and graceful.Supernaturally talented artists. - @Friday, January 12, 2018 7:43 PM

Raee Sahu

Do any of you lovely people know where I can find this movie? I neeed to see it. - @Tuesday, June 27, 2017 1:19 AM

Pantoffelheld

wow this is so amazing! - @Tuesday, October 25, 2016 5:18 AM

edmund petrauskas

...them...was the DAYS ...... - @Sunday, September 11, 2016 11:14 PM

maria eva montes de oca

Beautiful dancers. They move like angels on clouds. Perfection. Thanks for sharing. - @Saturday, October 31, 2015 10:30 PM

Marlene A

Has anyone noticed the connection between this magnificent dance and the Music of the Night scene in Broadway's Phantom of the Opera, with Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman? - @Wednesday, August 5, 2015 7:30 AM

Jonsey 1969

I love 'Change Partners'. It's one of my favorite of all their dances together...very sexy. Ginger was a lovely, sweet woman. I met her at a book signing in the early 90s. Probably the best moment of my life. - @Saturday, April 4, 2015 8:36 AM

orchardist1965

Just entrancing. Thank you for posting. - @Thursday, December 11, 2014 7:45 AM

George Smith

Watch Ginger go after Fred with a shotgun..Hilarious..! - @Thursday, January 23, 2014 4:45 PM

Jack Berry

i shall join you lonly disliker - @Saturday, October 19, 2013 1:31 AM

Jennifer Lee

Who needs hypnosis when you can watch these two all day? - @Saturday, July 20, 2013 8:04 PM

jay love

fred & ginger perfect together such a smooth ending love it - @Tuesday, June 18, 2013 4:33 PM

Junjou789

One of my favorite Fred and Ginger dances <3 - @Thursday, June 13, 2013 10:50 AM

followthefleet1

Do they ever look great together. To see Fred and Ginger dance is to understand the meaning of reciprocity, and generosity, and trust, and mutual respect. - @Wednesday, December 5, 2012 5:05 PM

Fred Astaire: The Sultan of Savoir-flaire

Actually, Fred DID KISS Ginger at 1:33. Lore has it that it was unscripted and Fred just kissed her. Fred was simply mad about his wife Phyllis, and was scandal-free in his dealings w/ co-stars & starlets. I'm sure it was a form of poetic license with a bit of exuberance thrown in for a good performance. Barrie Chase says that when she danced with Fred, he would say things under his breath like, "You've got it, girl!" to encourage her when filming. With the ladies, he was a REAL gentleman. - @Wednesday, October 10, 2012 3:03 AM

Tahkaullus01

1:24 KISS HER YOU FOOL! - @Wednesday, September 19, 2012 2:49 AM

Lizzie Brookes

Thanks so much for this clip. I like Fred best as Tony. Do you have the clip where Tony talks to her after finding out she loves him and then hypnotises her to love Steve instead? - @Monday, August 6, 2012 8:37 PM

Anna Ferrara

So much gorgeous genius. - @Monday, July 16, 2012 5:58 PM

astaire8

JUST LOVE THIS - FRED AND GINGER ARE SIMPLY MAGIC... Thank you... - @Thursday, April 12, 2012 2:12 PM

Mariana Medeira

this i SO BEAUTIFUL - @Friday, March 23, 2012 1:37 PM

Shawday Doniece-Sheba Graves

My favorite scene in the classic movie Carefree , its so romantic :) - @Sunday, March 18, 2012 2:17 AM

elizabetheowynbelle

@Tahkaullus01 LOL! I know, right? - @Monday, February 13, 2012 12:02 AM

elizabetheowynbelle

@Nancy9972 I agree. ;) - @Sunday, January 29, 2012 2:17 PM

Nancy9972

My favorite Astaire-Rogers dance. The way she falls gently backwards and he catches her is the most elegant, romantic, beautiful thing I have ever seen. - @Friday, January 13, 2012 1:18 AM

elizabetheowynbelle

I also want to add that Fred's acting had really improved at this point. Don't misunderstand me, I'm not implying that he was ever BAD, he was just never really challenged as an actor before this. But in this scene, he conveys so many emotions, and it's beautifully executed. - @Friday, December 23, 2011 2:31 AM

elizabetheowynbelle

This is probably the sexiest dance Fred and Ginger ever did (tied with "Night and Day" from "The Gay Divorcee"). You can really FEEL the tension between them, and, yes, the moment at 1:24 is heartbreakingly gorgeous. I love the longing expression on Fred's face, and the graceful way his hand is placed on her back. Notice how Ginger's lips are parted ever so slightly, as if pleading for his touch. Just... wow! - @Thursday, December 22, 2011 4:05 AM

Bob .Grant

Great team. - @Tuesday, November 15, 2011 11:21 PM

anth42789

That was so shweet <3 X-) - @Friday, October 21, 2011 6:42 AM

DoctorDoggmatic

The epitome of pure love, romance, and sexual tension. The greatest thing ever made in entertainment. - @Thursday, September 29, 2011 5:02 PM

astaire8

WATCHING FRED AND GINGER IS SO EXCITING AND THRILLING..... THE VERY BEST TONIC - EVER !! Thank you.... - @Sunday, August 14, 2011 3:33 PM

Gwyn T

Beautiful! - @Wednesday, August 3, 2011 9:18 PM

Kevin Straw

Don't forget the music! The music is the third dancer. - @Sunday, July 24, 2011 8:43 PM

Jule Phillips

Fred Astaire was the epitome of masculine grace! Michael Jackson loved him and studied his dance movements......he truly was poetry in motion!! - @Monday, May 30, 2011 11:27 PM

followthefleet1

This is simply wonderful. They make it look so VERY, VERY easy. It's NOT !!! The concept for this was Ginger's....the choreography was Fred's and Pan's. Fred readily admitted to Ginger's many contributions to these great dances. Hannah Hyam rates "Carefree" as the last of the classic F & G films. It deserves four stars from TCM. Five of the 10 F&G films are top rated already. This film deserves to be included too. - @Tuesday, May 24, 2011 4:11 PM

Brenda Vitulli

I really want to pay attention to what Ginger is doing, but, Fred just wouldnt let me.. HE IS AMAIZING - @Monday, May 16, 2011 8:28 PM

An Pham

no one could convince me that they love each other as much as Fred and Ginger on screen - @Sunday, May 1, 2011 5:00 PM

happychappy12

I love the 60's and 70's... I do......(I was born in the mid 50's).........but.....Forget it!...............This is where real love lies. Fabulous music, fantastic people, and I've got to say my heart just melts at these messages I'm reading, I think they are great. Fantastic Posting!!!!! - @Saturday, April 16, 2011 9:47 PM

Michelle P

@xodebbieaudreyxo20 I agree!! I can't image what a thrill it would be to dance with him. Every time I see them together I sigh and pretend it's me on the screen. - @Tuesday, March 22, 2011 8:25 AM

DoggmaticProductions

in my opinion the best Fred and Ginger dance ever performed. - @Tuesday, March 1, 2011 6:13 PM

DoggmaticProductions

@xodebbieaudreyxo20 my fave part too - with the music it almost brings tears to my eyes on that part! - @Tuesday, March 1, 2011 6:13 PM

CantoErgoSum

At 1:24... It's so good, Fred does look like he's dying to kiss her, but I think he actually does kiss her around 1:33. It's quick and not turned to the camera, so it might have been inadvertent, because Ginger doesn't turn her head when Fred does. Or it might have been something he slipped in, who knows? Either way, I love this dance. Ginger looks so tall and gorgeous and there's so much chemistry!! - @Monday, October 25, 2010 3:49 PM

mca1218

Singularly gorgeous...my favorite part is at 00:45 when Rogers hypnotically falls deep into Astaire's arms and goes into the backbend that she did so well. A beautiful staging- and in a sexy black gown- unusual but effective choice. - @Wednesday, August 11, 2010 1:42 AM

astaire8

FRED AND GINGER - THE MAGICAL PAIR....... Thank you....... - @Sunday, July 11, 2010 4:56 PM

anickamilujefilm

Oh, I love them, they are so elegant, so graceful, simply Wonderful!!! 1:24 is my favourite part too:)) Fred is irresistible:)) - @Thursday, June 10, 2010 8:26 PM

ziggyfollies

@xodebbieaudreyxo20 Mmm, I agree--that is one SEXY moment. - @Tuesday, May 18, 2010 1:15 AM