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Blue Skies is a 1946 American musical romantic comedy directed by Stuart Heisler and starring Bing Crosby, Fred Astaire, and Joan Caulfield. The story is framed as a series of flashbacks about two former show-business partners whose rivalry and friendship unfold through songs and dance. Its musical identity comes from a catalogue of Irving Berlin songs, including the title song and Astaire's performance of Puttin' on the Ritz.
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Who stars in Blue Skies?
Blue Skies stars Bing Crosby, Fred Astaire, and Joan Caulfield. The film was directed by Stuart Heisler and built around songs by Irving Berlin.
What is the plot of Blue Skies?
The story follows former show-business partners whose friendship and rivalry continue as they compete for the love of a woman. It is told largely through flashbacks narrated by Astaire's character.
Is Blue Skies a musical or a romantic comedy?
It is both an American musical and a romantic comedy, released in 1946 by Paramount Pictures. Its major appeal is the mix of Crosby's singing, Astaire's dancing, and Berlin's songbook.
Which Irving Berlin songs are associated with Blue Skies?
The film includes Berlin standards such as “Blue Skies,” “Puttin' on the Ritz,” and “Always.” Fred Astaire's performance of “Puttin' on the Ritz” is one of the film's best-known musical sequences.
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