Movies starring Ginger Rogers

Carnival Boat (1932)

62 mins Drama

I would imagine like many the reason why I wanted to watch "Carnival Boat" is not so much the movie sounded entertaining but because it starred a young Ginger Rogers before she became the platinum blonde. And to be honest Gin...

Lady Beware (1932)

69 mins Comedy, Mystery, Thriller

I have always had a liking for Ginger Rogers and it is the fact that Miss Rogers appears in "Lady Beware" which attracted me to watch. Unfortunately for me Miss Rogers is in it nowhere enough for my liking and the knock on ef...

Flying Down to Rio (1933)

89 mins Comedy, Musical, Romance

"Flying Down to Rio" is a movie about band leader Roger Bond falling for Brazilian beauty Belinha de Rezende and doing whatever he can to woo her. But that is not what you remember the movie for because "Flying Down to Rio" w...

The Gay Divorcee (1934)

107 mins Comedy, Musical, Romance

Coming at a time when "gay" still predominantly meant fun and happy "The Gay Divorcee" was the second movie to feature Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. Adapted from a stage production which Fred Astaire also appeared in "The G...

Finishing School (1934)

73 mins Drama, Romance

Take a dose of "St. Trinian's" with girls who constantly find ways to bend the rules of their well to do finishing school and then combines with a romance across the social classes with Virginia falling for the working class ...

Top Hat (1935)

101 mins Comedy, Musical, Romance

Having not been born till the second half of the 20th century I can only assume that audiences enjoyed Fred and Ginger in "The Gay Divorcee" so much that the studio decided to try and recapture the magic with another musical ...

Star of Midnight (1935)

90 mins Comedy, Mystery, Romance

I like Ginger Rogers, she had this mix of sexy, fun and warmth and it is because it stars Ginger Rogers that I watched "Star of Midnight", well that and because lead actor William Powell rarely disappoints. Neither Rodgers or...

Follow the Fleet (1936)

110 mins Comedy, Musical, Romance

As a rule I don't enjoy musicals which come up short on storyline and have musical scenes thrown in which have little relevance to the story, but it is is hard not to like "Follow the Fleet". And the simple reason that it's h...

Swing Time (1936)

103 mins Comedy, Musical, Romance

When it comes to the movies of Fred & Ginger my favourite is "Top Hat" with it's wonderful dance routines and great comedy but depending on my mood sometimes "Swing Time" leap frogs to that top spot. And the reason why "Swing...

Shall We Dance (1937)

109 mins Comedy, Musical, Romance

"Shall We Dance" was the 7th Fred & Ginger collaboration and to be honest by this point in their movies together you pretty much know exactly what you are going to get. As such we have a very slim storyline which mixes comedy...

Stage Door (1937)

92 mins Comedy, Drama

"Stage Door" not only has a stellar cast featuring Ginger Rogers, Katharine Hepburn, Eve Arden, Ann Miller, Lucille Ball, Andrea Leeds and Adolphe Menjou it is also a stellar movie. On first look it appears to be a comedy abo...

Carefree (1938)

83 mins Comedy, Musical, Romance

It's hard not to enjoy any of the movies which Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers starred in together; they were such a good team that even something weak could still entertain. And sadly for me "Carefree" is one of their weaker ...

Vivacious Lady (1938)

90 mins Comedy, Romance

Vivacious Lady (1938) James Stewart stars as the professor who marries a singer (Ginger Rogers), something his conservative father disapproves of...

The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle (1939)

93 mins Biography, Musical, Romance

Whilst technically a biopic "The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle" is really more a glamorous and glorious tribute to the Castle's. Who I hear you say? Well back in the early 20th century they were dancing pioneers and a bigg...

Bachelor Mother (1939)

82 mins Comedy, Romance

Bachelor Mother: Ginger Rogers is the department store temp mistaken as the mother of a baby left on the steps of an oprhange and now her boss's son becomes involved...

Lucky Partners (1940)

99 mins Comedy, Drama, Romance

Think of a modern romantic comedy, there is a very good chance that it works on the routine of boy meets girl, they fall for each other, but he loses her and has to try and win her back. That routine isn't new, take "Lucky Pa...

Kitty Foyle (1940)

108 mins Drama, Romance

To call "Kitty Foyle" a chick flick would be harsh but in a way it is with it's storyline about a Philadelphia girl who finds herself dealing with love, social snobbery, harsh real life and so much more. But it is in many way...

Primrose Path (1940)

93 mins Drama

"Primrose Path" is one of those movies where the back story rather than the movie is more interesting. Oh there is nothing much wrong with this romantic, drama about a young girl from the wrong side of town trying to hide her...

Once Upon a Honeymoon (1942)

117 mins Comedy, Romance, War

I like screwball comedies and I don't mind propaganda movies but combining the two well "Once Upon a Honeymoon" shows that it is a bad idea. Now I can understand what director Leo McCarey was attempting to do, he was trying t...

Tender Comrade (1943)

102 mins Drama, Romance

"Tender Comrade" is two movies shoe horned in to one and only one of those movies really works. That movie is the story of Chris and Jo and starts with a series of beautiful scenes as Chris returns home for a few hours before...

* This is purely a list of reviews on The Movie Scene featuring the name Ginger Rogers as one of the principle cast members.