Thank you for sharing some of your family history, munteacher! I've always loved these short films with Harry; I helped with the DVD commentary for a couple of those "burlesque review" features. In the book "Notes on a Cowardly Lion," Bert Lahr says, "Comedy is always close to tragedy. In vaudeville there was a master of ceremonies named Harry Rose who always used to run out saying, 'Here's Harry!' One night, he ran too far, fell into the orchestra pit and broke both legs."
No, not as far as anyone knew--and my family had its "gaydar" out in those days. Much of it was a fashionable affection. Nothing approaching it can be found in the film I have of him in the 1950s. My aunt Shirley and cousin Barney, who were relatively close to him in the 1950's would have said something. But who knows? In those days if you were gay you were deep down in he closet!!!
@lebow1 He did some minor films, including a burlesque review. I have the clips which I plan to put up one day. The last years of his life were spent between New York and Los Angeles. He was very, very active with the Hollywood branch of the Shriners. Members of the family have fond memories of him. My father didn't. When Harry Rose's brother David (my grandfather) died, my father telephoned him. "Everybody dies" was all that Harry said. He died shortly afterward.
We used to enjoy watching cable (when we could afford it!), especially TMC. I've always remembered a kooky song where the guy would sing 'frankfurter sandwiches, frankfurter sandwiches!' I was pleasantly surprised to actually find it on YouTube! Thanks for sharing.
Can you please post the whole thing? Grace Rogers song "Lilah" is awesome too! I've been fascinated by Harry Rose since I found this entire set of short subjects that you have on film.
Grace Rogers is on youtube, just search under her name and Lilah. I think some Van & Schenck is on here, too. And all of the shorts are on the DVD of the Broadway Melody.
Fabulous - I love it. Should have given it 5 stars but I only joined You Tube to comment on this video, and didn't realize I was rating it at all! So, FIVE STARS!!!!
You mean his falling into the pit? I've heard the story as well but never heard of it inside the family. I've no doubt it's true, however.
munteacher 1 month ago
I hope the orchestra pit story wasn't true! At least he was still active into the '50s, thank goodness.
Bixfan78 1 month ago
Thank you for sharing some of your family history, munteacher! I've always loved these short films with Harry; I helped with the DVD commentary for a couple of those "burlesque review" features. In the book "Notes on a Cowardly Lion," Bert Lahr says, "Comedy is always close to tragedy. In vaudeville there was a master of ceremonies named Harry Rose who always used to run out saying, 'Here's Harry!' One night, he ran too far, fell into the orchestra pit and broke both legs."
Bixfan78 1 month ago
Two years have passed since I first commented on this clip of Harry Rose. Just came across it again and he still cracks me up.
srossdon 2 months ago
3:28 I sure hope those frankfurter sandwiches he slipped her during this period were Hebrew National franks!
LandondeeL 3 months ago
No, not as far as anyone knew--and my family had its "gaydar" out in those days. Much of it was a fashionable affection. Nothing approaching it can be found in the film I have of him in the 1950s. My aunt Shirley and cousin Barney, who were relatively close to him in the 1950's would have said something. But who knows? In those days if you were gay you were deep down in he closet!!!
munteacher 4 months ago
I don't ask this to be mean, but out of curiosity, could he have been gay?
TheCmac1966 4 months ago
Munteacher, thanks for the information
lebow1 4 months ago
What movies did he appear between the 1930's -1950's ? What else did he do for the last twenty years , of his life ?
lebow1 4 months ago
@lebow1 He did some minor films, including a burlesque review. I have the clips which I plan to put up one day. The last years of his life were spent between New York and Los Angeles. He was very, very active with the Hollywood branch of the Shriners. Members of the family have fond memories of him. My father didn't. When Harry Rose's brother David (my grandfather) died, my father telephoned him. "Everybody dies" was all that Harry said. He died shortly afterward.
munteacher 4 months ago
We used to enjoy watching cable (when we could afford it!), especially TMC. I've always remembered a kooky song where the guy would sing 'frankfurter sandwiches, frankfurter sandwiches!' I was pleasantly surprised to actually find it on YouTube! Thanks for sharing.
kyarosh1 10 months ago
My Aunt STILL sings me Frankfurter Sandwiches, and i'm now 43!!!! Thanks for posting this.... love it...
67stardust 1 year ago
@67stardust It's a really catchy tune, isn't it! Oh dear, now I'm hungry again. Better go out for a HAMBURGER!
munteacher 1 year ago
This is entertaining and hilarious. Thanks for the clip.
arivera3426 1 year ago
who here searched for this after listening to the commentary?
Karisigurd 1 year ago
"entitled...ENTITLED!"...love it!
rquit1122 1 year ago
Wonderful stuff, what a lovely memory of your great uncle for you
ZXC5000 1 year ago
thank you for uploading this and giving us more information on him! I love his act!
300bluebooks 2 years ago
Can you please post the whole thing? Grace Rogers song "Lilah" is awesome too! I've been fascinated by Harry Rose since I found this entire set of short subjects that you have on film.
SeeburgMusic 2 years ago
Grace Rogers is on youtube, just search under her name and Lilah. I think some Van & Schenck is on here, too. And all of the shorts are on the DVD of the Broadway Melody.
300bluebooks 2 years ago
My name is Harry Rose and bare beef on the sandwiches.
hazzario 2 years ago
Fabulous - I love it. Should have given it 5 stars but I only joined You Tube to comment on this video, and didn't realize I was rating it at all! So, FIVE STARS!!!!
srossdon 2 years ago
Thanks so much for this. I've been looking for any info on Harry Rose since I saw the documentary on Vaudeville, and this is a prize!
srossdon 2 years ago