Fred Astaire vs Cary Grant

[Marc Chevalier]

That's an interesting choice of title.

I have a lot of thinking to do about that.

Really.

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"Il faut neuf tailleurs pour faire un homme."

-- Quoted by the Comte de la Villemarque as a Breton proverb

 

[chanteuseCarey]

A huge FA fan here, ever since I discovered him way back when I was in seventh grade, back in what-1971/-1972?? His sense of style was not unsimilar to Douglas Fairbanks, Jr.

That my social/ballroom dancing Mr. wants to learn not just a step or two from FA'S and Ginger's "Cheek to Cheek" number, but the entire routine to dance it with me, only sways the case more towards Mr. Astaire's side for me!

 

[Tomasso]

Of note: IRL, Cary was as cool as a cucumber while Fred was a notorious worry wort..........

 

[Gene]

It's like Roy Rogers vs. Gene Autry.....although I don't think either of them ever wore a tie as a belt.

Anyone tried that? Results?

 

[Tomasso]

.

Anyone tried that? Results?

Guilty......disastrous.....

 

[TCMfan25]

Astaire wins in my book! Archie has nothing on him!!!

 

[rue]

I read the most recent blog on Sartorialist and I confess he makes an interesting case for Fred Astaire. I'm curious to know your thoughts, people. Bartenders, if this belongs in a better location feel free to move it, I won't be offended!

http://thesartorialist.blogspot.com/

-Jake

Found the actual article: http://www.thesartorialist.com/photos/astaire-vs-grant-by-g-bruce-boyer/

Both had style, but if I had to choose one over the other I'd choose Grant, because he was more masculine in his style and manner.

 

[MisterCairo]

Grant versus Astaire.
Washington versus Lincoln.
Disraeli versus Churchill.
Pee-Wee Herman versus Carrot Top.

So many choices.....

 

[rue]

Pee-Wee Herman versus Carrot Top.

Pee-Wee Herman

 

[Marc Chevalier]

Grant versus Astaire.
Washington versus Lincoln.
Disraeli versus Churchill.
Pee-Wee Herman versus Carrot Top.

So many choices.....

Phyllis Potter Astaire and Robyn Smith Astaire versus Randolph Scott, Virginia Cherrill, Barbara Hutton, Betsy Drake, Dyan Cannon, and Barbara Harris.

 

[Justin B]

Grant versus Astaire.
Washington versus Lincoln.
Disraeli versus Churchill.
Pee-Wee Herman versus Carrot Top.

Lincoln. (Though Teddy Roosevelt is still my top choice)
Churchill.
Neither.

And Grant wins in my book.

 

[Marc Chevalier]

Ish Kabibble versus Clem Kadiddlehopper.

 

[Tomasso]

There was a line uttered by a woman whose name escapes me....... A woman might give her heart and soul to Fred Astaire – but she saved her body for Gene Kelly.....

 

[rue]

There was a line uttered by a woman whose name escapes me....... A woman might give her heart and soul to Fred Astaire – but she saved her body for Gene Kelly.....

Exactly. Although if we're going there, it would be Clark Gable instead

 

[Tomasso]

Exactly. Although if we're going there, it would be Clark Gable instead

Yeah, those ears would give you something to hang on to.

 

[Marc Chevalier]

Yeah, those ears would give you something to hang on to.

Just stay away from those dentures of his.

 

[rue]

Yeah, those ears would give you something to hang on to.

Just stay away from those dentures of his.

lol You two are ridiculous.....

 

[Justin B]

lol You two are ridiculously good looking.

Fixed that for you.

 

[rue]

Fixed that for you.

Gee thanks

Well.... while it's true that Marc is a good looking guy, no one knows what Tomasso looks like. Although he claims to be quite attractive

 

[Justin B]

You should get over to Hats every now and then. He's posted a picture or two up.

He's not my type, but I wouldn't punch him in the face for no reason either.