Made popular in the late nineteenth century, Vaudeville Theater was made up of a series of variety acts. The entertainment was cheap and usually involved everything from singing, to trained animals, to comedians. To hear authentic Vaudeville acts, click here.
Below you'll find film of one famous movie star who found his start in vaudeville, Fred Astaire. The number comes from the movie Holiday Inn (1941) and also features Bing Crosby. This scene is also similar to that of Vaudeville staging.
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