'Flying Down to Rio' established RKO as a leader in musical film production throughout the 1930s. The film helped to rescue the studio from its financial straits and it gave a real boost to my movie career. Ginger Rogers rio musical establish share on social
While I was making my solo films, RKO was busily trying to get me and Fred Astaire back together. The studio wanted to capitalize on the success of 'Flying Down to Rio' and realized that the pairing of Rogers and Astaire had moneymaking potential. Ginger Rogers film success rio share on social
I traveled with my mother, Lela, and there was never enough money. I always had to roll down my silk stockings and carry a doll when we bought train tickets so I could go half-fare. If we had $3, we always figured how to tip for the trunks and still eat. Ginger Rogers buy fare money share on social
One thing I turn my back on totally is the unsavory atmosphere at most discos. Ginger Rogers disco thing turn Change image and share on social
People are still people no matter how you cut it. Ginger Rogers matter cut people Change image and share on social
There's a verse in the Bible: 'Those who are barren have more children than those who give birth.' There are young people all over the world who come to me for advice and love. I have all the children I can handle. Ginger Rogers young advice child share on social
I won't go to movies with permissiveness, four-letter words, or violence. Show me 'E.T.' and 'Chariots of Fire' instead. That's entertainment, not exploitation of the human body. Ginger Rogers entertainment letter violence Change image and share on social
During my seven-year contract with RKO, there were seven different studio presidents, from David O. Selznick to Charles W. Koerner. You literally had to check the name on the door so as not to call the new boss by the former boss's name. Ginger Rogers check rko charle share on social
I cannot abide stupidity, in myself or in others. Ginger Rogers abide stupidity Change image and share on social
Like most actors, I've always been grateful for Chinese restaurants; they were often the only places that stayed open late enough for performers to get hot food after the show. Ginger Rogers performer have show Change image and share on social
