Why doesn't Universal release this one on DVD? I'm not sure but I think this is the oldest surviving all-color all-talking film. Plus the numbers have held up pretty well over time.
I just heard this number done by Crosby. Yuk. I can't picture short chunky Crosby in a cowboy suit singing this in a movie. Can anyone else. I love John's stride in the cowboy boots and what beautiful eyes. By the way, the R's were not just taught to tenors. This was done for early sound because they did not have sound like we do now and it made words easier to understand. Did you ever watch Singing in the Rain where they were teacing the actors to roll their Rs?
I understand about Bing Crosby being yanked from this piece by Whiteman for disciplinary reasons, but I have a lot of trouble picturing Crosby in a cowboy outfit in the first place. Maybe the same idea occurred to Pops.
Crosby was supposed to sing this number, but because of his misbehaving during filming, Whiteman punished him by giving this juicy part (which would have a made Crosby a star earlier) to Boles. Boles never got the big break he needed. He also was a very good dramatic actor. He played the part of Stanwyck's estranged husband in "Stella Dallas" in 1937.
Just thought I would let you all know- I am working on a book on Boles. He actually had a huge career and and even more interesting life before film. He was even called "The Elvis of the Stone Age." Will keep everyone posted.
Damn, what a great song! Add me to the John Boles fans who wish he'd found greater success during his career...but I'm grateful for the many fine musical numbers he left behind. By the way, FoPo4, the "accent" was just the vocal style they taught tenors in those days--rolling the "r's," etc.
yes, he's amazing! sadly he didn't become one of the biggest stars of his time, but starred in a bunch of great movies... i love the "Monterey" number with Jeanette Loff from this movie!
HE WAS CUTE!!
missdarcy321 1 month ago
Why doesn't Universal release this one on DVD? I'm not sure but I think this is the oldest surviving all-color all-talking film. Plus the numbers have held up pretty well over time.
calvinnme2 1 year ago
I just heard this number done by Crosby. Yuk. I can't picture short chunky Crosby in a cowboy suit singing this in a movie. Can anyone else. I love John's stride in the cowboy boots and what beautiful eyes. By the way, the R's were not just taught to tenors. This was done for early sound because they did not have sound like we do now and it made words easier to understand. Did you ever watch Singing in the Rain where they were teacing the actors to roll their Rs?
Jolsonlover 1 year ago
Boles does a great job in this performance.
I understand about Bing Crosby being yanked from this piece by Whiteman for disciplinary reasons, but I have a lot of trouble picturing Crosby in a cowboy outfit in the first place. Maybe the same idea occurred to Pops.
wphistory 2 years ago
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an anthem to me, thank you!
scotto64 2 years ago
Thanks for posting! Boles is under appreciated today.
akarpowicz 2 years ago
Loving that two-strip technicolour....
bjnevin 3 years ago
Glad to see John Boles has not been forgotten.
He deserves wider recognition.
ElizabethTalbot 3 years ago
Crosby was supposed to sing this number, but because of his misbehaving during filming, Whiteman punished him by giving this juicy part (which would have a made Crosby a star earlier) to Boles. Boles never got the big break he needed. He also was a very good dramatic actor. He played the part of Stanwyck's estranged husband in "Stella Dallas" in 1937.
78timothy 3 years ago
I love this movie, and Boles' accent, too!
jvbrown95 3 years ago
Just thought I would let you all know- I am working on a book on Boles. He actually had a huge career and and even more interesting life before film. He was even called "The Elvis of the Stone Age." Will keep everyone posted.
SunnyChaplin 3 years ago
Damn, what a great song! Add me to the John Boles fans who wish he'd found greater success during his career...but I'm grateful for the many fine musical numbers he left behind. By the way, FoPo4, the "accent" was just the vocal style they taught tenors in those days--rolling the "r's," etc.
smurfswacker 3 years ago
What's with the accent? Wasn't he from Texas?
FoPo4 4 years ago
I loved this guy too. Too bad hollywood never really gave him good parts to play. And he did have a beautiful voice. Thanks for posting.
650142 4 years ago 2
yes, he's amazing! sadly he didn't become one of the biggest stars of his time, but starred in a bunch of great movies... i love the "Monterey" number with Jeanette Loff from this movie!
ray85milan 4 years ago
I love this man!!
baritonepride1 4 years ago