They grew up in S. Philadelphia-1920’s across the street from the Standard Theater.
Steve paired with his brother Nick at age 14. Their reputation for complicated footwork Steve’s specialties punctuated with flash Nick’s forte and a dynamic overall style made them a favorite of Hollywood producer Daryl Zanuck’s, they were in feature films 1930’s & 1940’s. Also internationally, a 1 year run at the London Palladium.
Some of their movies – In The Navy 1941, Pin-Up Girl 1944, and the clip is from the 1933 Short Beer And Pretzels.