As I watch these films, I'm surprised at the original context of what are now, standard tunes. Performances of this song have evolved so much, and everyone of them is valid. That is the true strength of a great song.
Excellent clip, but next time, if possible, please downmix the audio to true mono. In headphones, the stereo-encoded mono audio track is slightly off-center, and it keeps moving around during dropouts and when a form of noise reduction is apparently being variably applied to the background hiss. Using true mono would also save some bandwidth that could be used to improve audio and/or video quality. Sorry to nitpick; just trying to help!
@Glinkaism1 So you're saying that around 3:36-4:05, for example, you don't hear it panning around? Drives me nuts! :) And I'm using a different computer and sound gear than I was when I originally commented.
@commentleaver What you are hearing is an effect by the sound guys. They took a chorus and added marching SFX and it sounds out of phase because of the way it was rendered. It is not supposed to be clear. :) It's like a mobs scene. Notice as soon as the marchers are done with their bit that the gypsy violin in the gypsy camp is very clear. Not to worry. Your gear is OK, my friend. Cheers! To Life!
Every cynical, jaded, unhappy teenager should be required to watch this sequence. Make a romance out of your life, right? So many great scenes in so many great old movies, but this...this...well, how does it better? Does it get better?
It has been called the perfectly written song by many musicians of renown. I agree with them fully. Song is so happy and the melody is so catchy . It may stick in one's head for the day. That is good. Of course; the scene for this says it best as it is transferred from person to person. All seem to be so happy singing it.
This song was transferred 9 time to about 60 people. That was a first. it is now archived by our government as a significantly cultered movie/ piece of art. That is an honor. Not many movies are awarded that.
Rouben Mamoulian preferred a stylized format to his scenes.He was not looking for realism as so much as art form. Characters from this scene are so expressive and costumes are truly perfect.There is so much detail it defies the mind to how he could attend to the very smallest detail with such perfection. His style has been copied by many but NONE were as good as Rouben.Still trying to figure the significance of the 3 mirrors.Camera work had to be perfect to pull that off with 1932 techniology.
This is, by far, my favorite song of all time. I remember I was 11 when I first heard it "Sabrina" way back in '54. Other songs come and go but this one remains firmly my favorite.
This scene is sheer genius. Jeanette and especially Maurice are charming and radiant but director Mamoulian deserves most of the credit. And, of course, Rodgers and Hart. As aniimamiina wrote two weeks ago, I could watch this sequence a thousand times.
Billy Wilder used this song regularly in his Paramount films, partly because the studio owned it, partly because he liked it. And in A Foreign Affair he used it over the ruins of Berlin for ironic purposes.
@SandViolet Even today with computer editing, it would take a lot of staging and mix to pix to get the audio synced. This was a remarkable technical and artistic feat for the talking picture studio back then.
Rouben Mamoulian was agenious. This was the first ever of its kind. Transferring the scene from person to person and singing that very catchy and amazing song. the 3 dimensinal mirror scene is to dir for. much significance. This 1932 movie was far ahead of its time and was a ground breaker in more then 1 way. Amazing ,simply amazing.
Great song, ruined by Chevalier.
Brennna 1 month ago
Is that Frank Morgan (Prof. Marvel, The Wizard) singing in the Taxi Cab and on the train with the French soldiers? Wouldn't that be romantic?!
jimrenes99 4 months ago
As I watch these films, I'm surprised at the original context of what are now, standard tunes. Performances of this song have evolved so much, and everyone of them is valid. That is the true strength of a great song.
presbyterosBassI 10 months ago
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ck1205ck 1 year ago
Excellent clip, but next time, if possible, please downmix the audio to true mono. In headphones, the stereo-encoded mono audio track is slightly off-center, and it keeps moving around during dropouts and when a form of noise reduction is apparently being variably applied to the background hiss. Using true mono would also save some bandwidth that could be used to improve audio and/or video quality. Sorry to nitpick; just trying to help!
commentleaver 1 year ago
@commentleaver I hear it PERFECTLY on my computer? Audio is perfect mix to pix. You've got some phasing problem with your gear.
Glinkaism1 7 months ago
@Glinkaism1 So you're saying that around 3:36-4:05, for example, you don't hear it panning around? Drives me nuts! :) And I'm using a different computer and sound gear than I was when I originally commented.
commentleaver 7 months ago
@commentleaver What you are hearing is an effect by the sound guys. They took a chorus and added marching SFX and it sounds out of phase because of the way it was rendered. It is not supposed to be clear. :) It's like a mobs scene. Notice as soon as the marchers are done with their bit that the gypsy violin in the gypsy camp is very clear. Not to worry. Your gear is OK, my friend. Cheers! To Life!
Glinkaism1 7 months ago
Every cynical, jaded, unhappy teenager should be required to watch this sequence. Make a romance out of your life, right? So many great scenes in so many great old movies, but this...this...well, how does it better? Does it get better?
ChristophePhilippe 1 year ago 8
i love my great grandfathers movies. =]
323ap13 1 year ago
It has been called the perfectly written song by many musicians of renown. I agree with them fully. Song is so happy and the melody is so catchy . It may stick in one's head for the day. That is good. Of course; the scene for this says it best as it is transferred from person to person. All seem to be so happy singing it.
hajune 1 year ago
Coach from Cheers loved this song.....I remember it well
Jacobrester 2 years ago 3
This song was transferred 9 time to about 60 people. That was a first. it is now archived by our government as a significantly cultered movie/ piece of art. That is an honor. Not many movies are awarded that.
hajune 2 years ago
Rouben Mamoulian preferred a stylized format to his scenes.He was not looking for realism as so much as art form. Characters from this scene are so expressive and costumes are truly perfect.There is so much detail it defies the mind to how he could attend to the very smallest detail with such perfection. His style has been copied by many but NONE were as good as Rouben.Still trying to figure the significance of the 3 mirrors.Camera work had to be perfect to pull that off with 1932 techniology.
hajune 2 years ago 2
Considered one of the 10 best cinema scenes of all time. A major breakthru in photography.
hajune 2 years ago
This is, by far, my favorite song of all time. I remember I was 11 when I first heard it "Sabrina" way back in '54. Other songs come and go but this one remains firmly my favorite.
This scene is sheer genius. Jeanette and especially Maurice are charming and radiant but director Mamoulian deserves most of the credit. And, of course, Rodgers and Hart. As aniimamiina wrote two weeks ago, I could watch this sequence a thousand times.
SandViolet 2 years ago 13
Billy Wilder used this song regularly in his Paramount films, partly because the studio owned it, partly because he liked it. And in A Foreign Affair he used it over the ruins of Berlin for ironic purposes.
MrDavidcairns 2 years ago
@SandViolet Even today with computer editing, it would take a lot of staging and mix to pix to get the audio synced. This was a remarkable technical and artistic feat for the talking picture studio back then.
Glinkaism1 7 months ago
Rouben Mamoulian was agenious. This was the first ever of its kind. Transferring the scene from person to person and singing that very catchy and amazing song. the 3 dimensinal mirror scene is to dir for. much significance. This 1932 movie was far ahead of its time and was a ground breaker in more then 1 way. Amazing ,simply amazing.
hajune 2 years ago
I could watch this a thousand times and never get tired. Thank you for posting!!!!
aniimamiina 2 years ago 3
The clunking ladder at the end is the piece de resistance.
lcs1956 2 years ago
Can't stand Rod Stewart, but recommend the Kino DVD of this film.
MrDavidcairns 2 years ago
I taped this movie years ago just so I could replay that sequence over and over. It's brilliant!!
Thanks so much for posting the clip. The video quality is stunning, much better than what I got with a VCR!
I also suggest you listen to the song as sung by Rod Stewart recently. His rendition is great!!
egrogem 2 years ago
Can't stand Rod Stewart, but recommend the Kino DVD of this movie.
MrDavidcairns 2 years ago
it's because of rod stewart's rendition i stumbled upon this beautiful song.
predlycon 2 years ago
Parisian streets, singing soldiers, gypsy violins, castles, Maurice's charm and Jeanette's lovely voice, isn't it romatic?
jillkristin 2 years ago 2
Wonderful first music Video!
itsabouttime123 2 years ago 2