From the August 25,1941 cover story - “FRED ASTAIRE - He is the no. 1 exponent of America’s only native and original dance form. According to LIFE, in 1941 he was the best-known and best-paid dancer in the world. This photo ran in the essay with the following caption: “Astaire & Hayworth compose their team debut next month in Cole Porter musical, or ‘Youll Never salvage Rich.’ Rita Hayworth,some predict may turn out to be Astaire’s finest partner.” (Bob Landry—The LIFE Images Collection/Getty Images) #LIFElegends #FredAstaire #RitaHayworth
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