In 1951, Fred Astaire’s iconic “ceiling dance” was filmed for *Royal Wedding*. The gravity-defying scene was achieved by building the entire room inside a massive rotating “anti-gravity” rig. As the set spun, Astaire danced, creating the illusion that he was walking on the walls and ceiling. This groundbreaking technique gave the performance its mind-boggling, gravity-defying effect. #funny #blackandwhite #vintage #spectacular #reels | The TinderBlog

In 1951, Fred Astaire’s famous “ceiling dance” was filmed for Royal Wedding. The scene appears gravity-defying because the entire room set was built inside a large, rotating “anti-gravity” rig. As the set rotated, Astaire danced, making it seem like he was walking on the walls and ceiling. This innovative technique created the illusion of a gravity-defying dance. | History In Pictures

Fred Astaire is all over the walls and ceilings over his girlfriend in this famous dance sequence, directed by Stanley Donen, from MGM's ROYAL WEDDING ('51). #31DaysOfOscar | Turner Classic Movies: TCM