I saw this number somewhere before- probably Comp lit film class in college-
Good number-
film-to-tape video transfer needed to turn down the contrast just a bit- burning out the whites- I did this job for awhile- and too bad some frames missing- but thanks for posting- great cast seen here in little known performances.
Are those girls nude with a few strategic sequinned patches, or are they wearing skin-tight flesh-colored body suits underneath? I thought I saw pubic hair in many of the scenes!
I really liked the kaleidoscope dance routines. Hey, where was this film all my life? I sure have missed the best of broadway, lol. I wonder if we can buy the DVD or VHS somewhere. Must look it up. Thanks for letting us glimpse the beautiful past.
Nice Upload.. always to fun to watch pre-code depression era.. Innocent times and a new medium... great song..young Ginger..skinny Oakie..JackHaley... what more can you ask for..nice movie called "Sitting Pretty" pre-Astaire..
Note that in the medium shot at the very start of her solo, he perceptibly mouths the lyrics with her--and does so again momentarily about 4:35 and again at approximately 4:40. Occasionally, these minor and otherwise insignificant lapses can be found in early-1930s Hollywood musicals--but thankfully we have the performances they captured, such as this one, to experience nearly eighty years later.
Thank you for posting this. My father used to sing "Did you ever see a dream walking?" to me and my sisters when we were little in the 1960s. I never knew where he learned it--but you have brought back a dear memory.
Thoroughly enjoyed this clip. I think this is the best tune Gordon/Revel wrote. Love Ginger's rendition, and Art Jarrett's high tenor was really smooth. LOVED the suggestive costumes. I wish Ginger and Lyda Roberti could have done a picture together. They were both very cute and sexy, and very talented. Thanks for the post.
For many years I've seen photos of this musical number and now I've finally seen it.
Yes, those costumes definitely pre-date the Hayes Code crackdown!
This looks like Busby Berkeley's work, but anyone who really knows his stuff can recognize that this does NOT come up to his expertise and ability - although every other studio tried.
Nice to see such a young Jack Oakie! I do believe this film is "Pre Code"? Skimpy costumes and all that. And me too, I'd like to see the entire film if possible. Maybe some day, somewhere. Thanks for posting this. ;- )
What an incredible pre-code dance number. Oh, my... I almost feel like a voyeur! The Busby Berkeley- style overhead shots are simply captivating. Thanks for posting this!
i saw this film for the first time the other day, never realised that Ginger was one half of the pair to introduce 'did you ever see a dream walking' definately one of the better versions!
Fantastic song! So, Busby Berkeley's ostrich feather number from FASHIONS OF 1934 is not as original as I always thought!
It was a great year for Ginger as far as musicals were concerned. This film which is called SITTING PRETTY, 42ND STREET, GOLD DIGGERS OF 1933 and finally FLYING DOWN TO RIO which propelled her to super stardom.
What a rare movie! It only has 30 votes (average 6.6/10) on IMDB indicating almost no one has seen it since 1933. That's hard to believe for a Ginger musical.
Wow-I finally hear the song that made my Mom miserable! The song at the beginning happened to be her name-and she said the other kids teased her constantly with the song! Its a darling clip,thanks for posting. RIP Mom!
Wizard of Oz connection: this number was choreographed by Bobby Connolly (a protege of Busby Berkeley).Connolly also choreographed WOZ.. and of course that's Jack Haley at the beginning of this clip (the Tin Man in WOZ)
Ginger Rogers is a Belle who always delivers an A+ performance. That being said, Thelma Todd is another whose beautiful performances were also first magnitude. Alas, she was murdered ala Anna Nicole Smith, Haunting romantics like me..
This is great fun! Ginger Rogers had such an incredibly long and successful career, and it's wonderful to see a bit of her shortly before teaming with Astaire. Other notable entertainers are here too, of course. Thanks for posting!!
Ginger actually chose this song to sing in the movie and it became a hit at the time. She has a lovely voice. The movie is cute but doesn't have enough of her.
This is Sitting Pretty from 1933, and the dance director is Larry Ceballos. That's an amazing dance number, very like those of Busby Berkeley. Golddiggers of 1933 had come out in May 1933, and this came out in November, so perhaps there's some influence there.
One great song from the 30s-40s to sum up the era: Zigarette by Eva Busch(its on utube). Sums up the sadness of the era. It's in German, but the feelings come thru. And Eva Busch spent 3 years in a concentration camp.
can you recomend me a representative song from the 30´s and 40´s please,,, its for a school project!!! i know is hard to choose only one song!!! but i need it :D
@Thug8855 I'm not sure if the great music from this time would be worth actually living then. Consider: major world-wide depression, political instability due to the economic problems, gathering war storm clouds (Hitler came to power in the early 30's, Japan was already doing their thing in Asia) and more, FDR's legislation had yet to come, medicine wasn't close to its abilities today, the only way to enjoy the music was via radio or low quality 78's, no computer to custom make your listening.
@lazurm Well, we have the first few on your list right now ,depression and political instability, and the peetering out of the FDR style policies, and gathering stroms in Europe and the Middle East consisting of nihilist mob riots in London, political overthrow in Africa and near Asia. New super-microbes resistant to antibiotics, and copyright ghouls blocking the release of older material. 2010s not too much different than 1930s. History repeats itself.
Before i broke it this was one of my favourite tunes on a 78!I often used to wonder what the film musical number was like it came from.Thankyou very much.
I like the ending, its too cute!
juliet8 3 months ago
I saw this number somewhere before- probably Comp lit film class in college-
Good number-
film-to-tape video transfer needed to turn down the contrast just a bit- burning out the whites- I did this job for awhile- and too bad some frames missing- but thanks for posting- great cast seen here in little known performances.
harponercam 3 months ago
Okay, Pete is the Tin Man...Jack Haley. What a skit!
paulj0557 6 months ago in playlist #2 Play paulj0557 favorites
I wish I was alive during this era. It's so special compared to this drab millenium.
RetroJenny 10 months ago
Are those girls nude with a few strategic sequinned patches, or are they wearing skin-tight flesh-colored body suits underneath? I thought I saw pubic hair in many of the scenes!
frogrfb 10 months ago
I really liked the kaleidoscope dance routines. Hey, where was this film all my life? I sure have missed the best of broadway, lol. I wonder if we can buy the DVD or VHS somewhere. Must look it up. Thanks for letting us glimpse the beautiful past.
goldie0800 10 months ago
Nice Upload.. always to fun to watch pre-code depression era.. Innocent times and a new medium... great song..young Ginger..skinny Oakie..JackHaley... what more can you ask for..nice movie called "Sitting Pretty" pre-Astaire..
RoryVanucchi 10 months ago
Note that in the medium shot at the very start of her solo, he perceptibly mouths the lyrics with her--and does so again momentarily about 4:35 and again at approximately 4:40. Occasionally, these minor and otherwise insignificant lapses can be found in early-1930s Hollywood musicals--but thankfully we have the performances they captured, such as this one, to experience nearly eighty years later.
DuofoldRed 11 months ago
Wonderful in all ways!!!! I can't wait to see this movie in its entirety! Pre-Code Bliss!!!!
stlgtrace 11 months ago
Thank you for posting this. My father used to sing "Did you ever see a dream walking?" to me and my sisters when we were little in the 1960s. I never knew where he learned it--but you have brought back a dear memory.
Thanks so much.
larkascending66 11 months ago
Love seeing Jack Haley in this clip!
boopboopadoop05 11 months ago
Thoroughly enjoyed this clip. I think this is the best tune Gordon/Revel wrote. Love Ginger's rendition, and Art Jarrett's high tenor was really smooth. LOVED the suggestive costumes. I wish Ginger and Lyda Roberti could have done a picture together. They were both very cute and sexy, and very talented. Thanks for the post.
hdksr2 1 year ago
For many years I've seen photos of this musical number and now I've finally seen it.
Yes, those costumes definitely pre-date the Hayes Code crackdown!
This looks like Busby Berkeley's work, but anyone who really knows his stuff can recognize that this does NOT come up to his expertise and ability - although every other studio tried.
hebneh 1 year ago
Nice to see such a young Jack Oakie! I do believe this film is "Pre Code"? Skimpy costumes and all that. And me too, I'd like to see the entire film if possible. Maybe some day, somewhere. Thanks for posting this. ;- )
goldie0800 1 year ago
What an incredible pre-code dance number. Oh, my... I almost feel like a voyeur! The Busby Berkeley- style overhead shots are simply captivating. Thanks for posting this!
ClarasBeau 1 year ago
i saw this film for the first time the other day, never realised that Ginger was one half of the pair to introduce 'did you ever see a dream walking' definately one of the better versions!
katandbaby 1 year ago
Were did you find this lovely old thing, Ied love to see this peace. Please give up the name....and year
SuperMrduncan 1 year ago
@SuperMrduncan This clip is from SITTING PRETTY (1933). :-)
npay2 1 year ago
Fantastic song! So, Busby Berkeley's ostrich feather number from FASHIONS OF 1934 is not as original as I always thought!
It was a great year for Ginger as far as musicals were concerned. This film which is called SITTING PRETTY, 42ND STREET, GOLD DIGGERS OF 1933 and finally FLYING DOWN TO RIO which propelled her to super stardom.
geoff189d 1 year ago
I love Ginger Rogers.
What a beauty! Pity the age difference! :P Such talent in this video, it's remarkable.
Anubis454545 1 year ago
What a rare movie! It only has 30 votes (average 6.6/10) on IMDB indicating almost no one has seen it since 1933. That's hard to believe for a Ginger musical.
FoPo4 1 year ago
Gotta love this fantastic pre-Code number with all those delightful cookies, and a catchy tune that installs itself in your brain and won't go away.
unclebuckthemonastic 2 years ago
@unclebuckthemonastic Will the cookies be erased if I reboot my computer?
madamerotten 1 year ago
@madamerotten It depends on your security settings, If you have windows go to tools and options.
perfectjazz78 1 year ago
Wow-I finally hear the song that made my Mom miserable! The song at the beginning happened to be her name-and she said the other kids teased her constantly with the song! Its a darling clip,thanks for posting. RIP Mom!
BrandonTxOthor 2 years ago
Hey agreed total dream dream dream dream i play this over and people say not again im known for it dream dream dream dream
tcrownprince 2 years ago
Wizard of Oz connection: this number was choreographed by Bobby Connolly (a protege of Busby Berkeley).Connolly also choreographed WOZ.. and of course that's Jack Haley at the beginning of this clip (the Tin Man in WOZ)
mookindahouse 2 years ago
I like this song. Ginger's voice is so cute!!! This makes me want to watch the movie really bad!!!!!
Theclassyginger 2 years ago 6
the Tin Man!
Love it!
thanks.
bobbsyjo72 2 years ago
Ginger Rogers is a Belle who always delivers an A+ performance. That being said, Thelma Todd is another whose beautiful performances were also first magnitude. Alas, she was murdered ala Anna Nicole Smith, Haunting romantics like me..
ALensman 2 years ago
This is great fun! Ginger Rogers had such an incredibly long and successful career, and it's wonderful to see a bit of her shortly before teaming with Astaire. Other notable entertainers are here too, of course. Thanks for posting!!
etienne818 2 years ago 2
i've always loved Jack Haley's voice...thanks for the upload
OTRNut 2 years ago
Art Jarrett...at 3:20 amazing voice; he married the olympic swimmer Eleanor Holm...what a perfect "crooner," tenor!!!
Wayne In Texas.
LaVerne37 2 years ago
Ginger actually chose this song to sing in the movie and it became a hit at the time. She has a lovely voice. The movie is cute but doesn't have enough of her.
keleigh97 2 years ago
Wow, I like Keleigh, she likes Ginger Rogers as much as I do!
philochs 2 years ago
pre-code Hollywood..
the skimpy outfits would be gone by 34-35..
Busby Berkeley, Al Jolson ..stuff was out and
Astaire-Rogers, Eleanor Powell, Alice Faye, Bing,
Dick Powell, Shirley Temple were in..
carolerory 3 years ago
Jack Haley - Jack Oakey at the piano.
Arthur Jarrett singing with Ginger..
Nice movie.. middle of the depression feeling..
Oakey was probably the biggest star at the time..
Ginger was starting the climb to the top..
carolerory 3 years ago
That man has no right to be with Ginger Rogers. He's not Fred Astaire! ;-)
Julian9ehp 3 years ago
This is Sitting Pretty from 1933, and the dance director is Larry Ceballos. That's an amazing dance number, very like those of Busby Berkeley. Golddiggers of 1933 had come out in May 1933, and this came out in November, so perhaps there's some influence there.
mbluth1 3 years ago
One great song from the 30s-40s to sum up the era: Zigarette by Eva Busch(its on utube). Sums up the sadness of the era. It's in German, but the feelings come thru. And Eva Busch spent 3 years in a concentration camp.
johnbunny135 3 years ago
can anyone add the lyrics to this ballad please
hustlr288 3 years ago
I love these songs. They were so talented then unlike todays artists most suck and the stuff the studios produce is all so Gay and not in a good way!
Billythepunkrocker 3 years ago 3
Ahhh, the lovely Ginger Rogers...
what could be better?
kenaco2009 3 years ago 2
Did anyone recognize radio star Art Jarrett singing DREAM WALKING with Ginger? We was in several of movies in 1933-34; a handsome & talented fellow.
rgsfield 3 years ago
Jack Haley sings and Jack Oakey plays--correct?
shimmymoon 3 years ago
Yup.
AliceMoving 3 years ago
can you recomend me a representative song from the 30´s and 40´s please,,, its for a school project!!! i know is hard to choose only one song!!! but i need it :D
shorty20bellota 3 years ago
lee wiley- more then u know
CHERRY0h 3 years ago
Fantastic!!
If I could be reborn in any time period the 20's and 30's would be it.
I absolutely eat this stuff up.
THANKS so much!! 5 stars easily.
Thug8855 4 years ago 18
@Thug8855 / My sentiments exactly!
ClarasBeau 1 year ago
@Thug8855 I'm not sure if the great music from this time would be worth actually living then. Consider: major world-wide depression, political instability due to the economic problems, gathering war storm clouds (Hitler came to power in the early 30's, Japan was already doing their thing in Asia) and more, FDR's legislation had yet to come, medicine wasn't close to its abilities today, the only way to enjoy the music was via radio or low quality 78's, no computer to custom make your listening.
lazurm 6 months ago
@lazurm Well, we have the first few on your list right now ,depression and political instability, and the peetering out of the FDR style policies, and gathering stroms in Europe and the Middle East consisting of nihilist mob riots in London, political overthrow in Africa and near Asia. New super-microbes resistant to antibiotics, and copyright ghouls blocking the release of older material. 2010s not too much different than 1930s. History repeats itself.
perfectjazz78 6 months ago
@lazurm Thank you, I'm tired of people romanticizing the past. It would be a ice place to visit, but I wouldn't want to live there.
tifo316 5 months ago
Lovely! Youtube need more Ginger!
AJJALLMY 4 years ago 2
Ginger is so pretty and lovely voice! thanks for posting.
gingerrogersfan 4 years ago
I'd love to hear a full version of "I Lost My Heart On The Subway When I Gave My Seat To You"! :-)
songplugger 4 years ago
I agree! X^) It sounds like a song the Three Stooges would sing....
AliceMoving 4 years ago
Nasal-voiced Ginger, love it.
Jayee123 4 years ago
So choreographer Larry Ceballos copied Busby Berkeley? Choreographers did that after "42nd Street". I noticed.
juanieboy12 4 years ago
Before i broke it this was one of my favourite tunes on a 78!I often used to wonder what the film musical number was like it came from.Thankyou very much.
mic33george 4 years ago
This is fabulous!!!
kspm01 4 years ago