What Did Gene Kelly Think Of Vera-Ellen? A Look At Their On And Off-Screen Relationship

Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire had many dance partners they loved, but both believed Vera-Ellen was an extraordinary performer, able to do anything. Both men praised her talent and professionalism.

Vera-Ellen was a gifted dancer and actress who worked with both Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire in several films. Gene Kelly was particularly impressed with her talent. He saw her in the stage production of “Meet the People” in 1940, and was immediately impressed with her energy and dancing ability. He later cast her as his co-star in the film “An American in Paris” in 1951. He had a high regard for her ability, and during the filming of the movie, he was very protective of her. He knew that she was a natural dancer and actress, and he wanted to make sure that she was given the best possible opportunity to showcase her talent. He even said that Vera-Ellen had “a real sense of rhythm.” He was so impressed by Vera-Ellen that he even took her to a ballet class with his own instructor so that she could perfect her dance moves. He also had a lot of respect for her ability to work hard and always give her best. Kelly was always looking for the best dancers to work with and he knew that he had found a special talent in Vera-Ellen. They ended up working together again in the film, “Three Sailors and a Girl.”

Vera-Ellen was a versatile dancer and could move easily between different styles of dance, from tap and ballet to ballroom and jazz. Gene Kelly was particularly impressed with her ability to dance with such effortless grace and precision. He admired her dedication to her craft and her willingness to work hard to perfect her technique. He always said that she was a pleasure to work with.