description Follow the Fleet Overview
Follow the Fleet is a 1936 musical comedy set around a naval fleet, starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers alongside Randolph Scott and Harriet Hilliard. The film’s production involved music by Irving Berlin and was adapted from Hubert Osborne's 1922 play, Shore Leave. Lucille Ball and Betty Grable had supporting roles in the movie directed by Mark Sandrich.
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info Follow the Fleet Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1936 |
help Follow the Fleet FAQ
Why is Fred Astaire's character a sailor in Follow the Fleet?
Astaire plays Bake Baker, a former dancer serving in the US Navy who reconnects with his old partner Sherry Martin in San Francisco. Ginger Rogers plays Sherry, while Randolph Scott and Harriet Hilliard form the film's second romantic pairing.
Which famous dance number closes Follow the Fleet?
Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers perform Let's Face the Music and Dance near the end of the film. Irving Berlin wrote the song for this 1936 RKO musical.
Was Follow the Fleet Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers' first film together?
No. It was their fifth film collaboration as dance partners, following movies including The Gay Divorcee and Top Hat. Mark Sandrich, who also directed Top Hat, directed Follow the Fleet.
What stage play was Follow the Fleet based on?
Its screenplay drew from Hubert Osborne's play Shore Leave, which had been produced on stage by David Belasco. Dwight Taylor and Allan Scott adapted the material for RKO's naval musical comedy.
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