Brief biography of Fred Astaire, starting with his child stardom dancing with his sister Adele. After her marriage, he has one turn on Broadway before Hollywood hires him. After a musical with Joan Crawford, he's paired with Ginger Rogers. Their 1930's hit machine is marked by hard work, lots of rehearsal, and self-disciplined, combined with Fred's cheery good humor. In the 1940's, he has a series of co-stars; then follows an Academy Award, a short-lived retirement, success with television, and a few dramatic roles.