There is no setup in Hollywood that compares with an Astaire picture
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- No other film setup in Hollywood matches the production quality of Astaire films.
- In plain terms
- Astaire movies are unique in their production setup.
- What can you take from it?
- Unique production standards set a movie apart.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a setup unique?
- How do standards change?
Another view
It may overlook advancements in later cinema.
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