Tap-dancer Ann Miller was a Hollywood musical staple in the 1940s and 1950s. Born in Texas, she was discovered by Lucille Ball at age 13. Her agent claimed Miller could produce 500 taps per minute. That may have been a slight exaggeration, but whatever the true figure, the girl could sure tap FAST!
(She also invented pantyhose! Who knew?!)
Here she is performing "Too darn Hot" in "Kiss me Kate" - 1953:
"Shakin' the Blues Away" from "Easter Parade" - 1948 (now THIS is FAST!):
And from "Deep in My Heart" - 1954 -- a tap-Charleston!:
More on Ann Miller @ Turner Classic Movies.
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