well, it's Thanksgiving morning and i've been looking all over the net for king kong, son of kong and mighty joe young streaming online. growing up on Long Island in the late 70's and early 80's those three movies have always been a thanksgiving favorite. thanksgiving morning was always the parade and the three giant gorilla movies!!
I think that this is the best of the three classic ape movies. King Kong is too depressing. Also, this had the better of the remakes. There I said it, too bad pete jackson, too bad.
To this day, I can't hear "Beautiful Dreamer" and not think of this movie. And I still get a little misty eyed thinking of this scene. Great moment from a great film of a bygone era in cinema. And those of us who grew up in the NYC area recall those great Thanksgiving Day afternoons. When WOR-TV, channel 9, would show three classics back to back to back. The REAL King Kong (1933) at noon, Son of Kong at 2pm, and of course Mighty Joe Young at 4pm. Thanks for the post, and the memories.
@GeneralZodFDNY77 - What is it about Thanksgiving Day afternoon and the the "Kongs/Mighty Joe Young" trilogy? They did the same thing in Cleveland in the 60s. I could never decide if I was more grateful for the Thanksgiving Dinner or the "Big Gorilla Fest." -- Probably the latter:) These many years later, I, too, get a bit misty-eyed at this scene from "Mighty Joe Young." Thanks to whoever posted this clip.
When I saw this film on Turner Classic Films this past Thursday, the US almost went into default, the stock market lost nearly 1000 points, our economy is in dysfunction, our law making body acts like spoiled children, and 31 soldiers died in a helicopter attack over Afghanistan.
Then you watch a scene like this and it reminds you how Hollywood can remind you of just how beautiful the world can really be.
Just saw this on Turner Classic Movies and I didnt think I was going to like it with the old school special effects and all but I LOVED IT, especially this scene - very touching. This is definitely one of THE best scenes in movies EVER made - real or not. The incredible music, the pretty, shy girl, the rotating platform, the shocked audience, the orchestra, and of course, Joe Young. WOW! Gives you goosebumps. Thanks for this awesome post.
Thanks for this...A wonderful scene from a great film.Great music and great effects.Very moving....One of my favourite scenes in the history of cinema......Beautiful dreamer what beautiful music..... Once again thanks for this .......
When I was a little kid in the 60's, my brothers and sisters and I would always get choked up watching this scene. Then we'd cry later when the burning tree fell on him. Thanks for the memory.
They had to make this movie with the gorilla being the hero because nobody liked the ending of king kong
Jabatu1 2 weeks ago
That's my Dad, the Bandleader announcing "the one and only Max O'Hara". He was in lots of movies, but this was his only speaking part.
Snowtim2001 1 month ago 2
just brilliant
TheSupermickman 2 months ago
well, it's Thanksgiving morning and i've been looking all over the net for king kong, son of kong and mighty joe young streaming online. growing up on Long Island in the late 70's and early 80's those three movies have always been a thanksgiving favorite. thanksgiving morning was always the parade and the three giant gorilla movies!!
bobbyrice 3 months ago
I think that this is the best of the three classic ape movies. King Kong is too depressing. Also, this had the better of the remakes. There I said it, too bad pete jackson, too bad.
FFGG22E 3 months ago
I truly love this movie
TheCenValley 5 months ago
To this day, I can't hear "Beautiful Dreamer" and not think of this movie. And I still get a little misty eyed thinking of this scene. Great moment from a great film of a bygone era in cinema. And those of us who grew up in the NYC area recall those great Thanksgiving Day afternoons. When WOR-TV, channel 9, would show three classics back to back to back. The REAL King Kong (1933) at noon, Son of Kong at 2pm, and of course Mighty Joe Young at 4pm. Thanks for the post, and the memories.
GeneralZodFDNY77 6 months ago 2
@GeneralZodFDNY77 - What is it about Thanksgiving Day afternoon and the the "Kongs/Mighty Joe Young" trilogy? They did the same thing in Cleveland in the 60s. I could never decide if I was more grateful for the Thanksgiving Dinner or the "Big Gorilla Fest." -- Probably the latter:) These many years later, I, too, get a bit misty-eyed at this scene from "Mighty Joe Young." Thanks to whoever posted this clip.
ZeeBop2007 4 months ago
When I saw this film on Turner Classic Films this past Thursday, the US almost went into default, the stock market lost nearly 1000 points, our economy is in dysfunction, our law making body acts like spoiled children, and 31 soldiers died in a helicopter attack over Afghanistan.
Then you watch a scene like this and it reminds you how Hollywood can remind you of just how beautiful the world can really be.
stosthomas 6 months ago
Just saw this on Turner Classic Movies and I didnt think I was going to like it with the old school special effects and all but I LOVED IT, especially this scene - very touching. This is definitely one of THE best scenes in movies EVER made - real or not. The incredible music, the pretty, shy girl, the rotating platform, the shocked audience, the orchestra, and of course, Joe Young. WOW! Gives you goosebumps. Thanks for this awesome post.
antnantn 7 months ago
thanks for posting...............
mickytwoknives 11 months ago
Thanks for this...A wonderful scene from a great film.Great music and great effects.Very moving....One of my favourite scenes in the history of cinema......Beautiful dreamer what beautiful music..... Once again thanks for this .......
ozmunchkin1939 1 year ago
Thanks for a wonderful trip down memory lane!
babablowfish 1 year ago
this wasmy FAVORITE movie when i was little. when i was three we got a puppy and i MADE my family name him joey!! he's thirteen now.
Sumerbabe 1 year ago 4
When I was a little kid in the 60's, my brothers and sisters and I would always get choked up watching this scene. Then we'd cry later when the burning tree fell on him. Thanks for the memory.
kl59 1 year ago 4
@kl59 I still cry.
circusitch 8 months ago