Gene Kelly always seemed to be performing for a mirror. He was incredibly athletic, and gifted. But, can you see him doing the golf-club dance, or the one in Royal Wedding where Astaire dances on walls and ceilings?
The quality of the video is terrible, but you get the idea in the first 30 seconds. Besides, had it been Gene Kelly doing the golf dance, maybe Ginger would have stayed around till the end - [grin].
I understand your point, though. Kelly was a huge show off and had a massive ego. I am a still a sucker for most of his dancing. Thanks for the ceiling reference - I have not seen that bit in ages.