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The choreography, in which Astaire was assisted by Hermes Pan, is principally concerned throughout with the possibilities of using taps to make as much noise as possible.

In the film, Astaire suffers from what Rogers terms an " affliction ": " Every once in a while I suddenly find myself dancing.

" Astaire introduces the film's tap motif when he blasts a tap barrage at the somnolent members of a London Club.

There are eight musical numbers.