I think they exhibit very clean dancing and performing talent. They obviously have the scripts written for them. I mean how many movies can be done with three identical dancers in them. They are clearly different from the Three Stooges. No comparison in any way. These guys have talent!
That took a little too long to get going. I was hoping the chorus of "graduettes" was going to finally interrupt the singing to get to the dancing, but it could've happened earlier in the number.
This was a really elaborate set just for this one throwaway song - an entire huge telescope in a dome, with an upper-level walkway with sleek chromed handrails. And nobody ever went up on those stairs, or the telescope, as part of the routine.
This may be my favorite Ritz Brothers routine --- if all their stuff were as good as this they'd be better remembered today. I vaguely recall a dance they did in BEHIND THE EIGHT BALL that was pretty damn impressive as well, but their movies are tough to find.
This was the movie ("On the Avenue") that introduced me to the Ritz Brothers. I thought their comedy was, well, all right. They impressed me more as dancers somehow, probably because I wasn't expecting such precision from goofy comedians. My opinion was solidified by a later number, "Let's Go Slumming." A song this movie pushed in the opening credits and closing number as well as where it was featured. It didn't make it much past 1937.
I dont think The Ritz Brothers was very funny in their movies, thought they was very professional. But I am deeply interested in them, because I know 1) their films dont make them justice because of weak scripts and 2) they was from night club acts a big influence on such comedians as Woody Allen, Mel Brooks and Jerry Lewis.
@tcmamc: The scene you describe is actually from this movie, One in a million. The Ritz Brothers impersonates Karloff, Lorre and Laughton on ice. Perhaps guggle86 wants to upload that scene to? I should be much thankful.
@Stroheim333 did you know that you can watch feature films FREE on archive.org (movies section). In particular The Gorilla (1939) starring The Ritz Brothers.
From the film "One in a Million" (1936) with Sonja Henie - the routine was called "Horror Boys of Hollywood" - I haven't seen Sonja Henie on TV for years!
Thank you for uploading this. Not a big fan of the Ritz Brothers, but do enjoy some of their routines and numbers. This is my favorite movie that they're in. Many years ago I saw a movie they were in but can't recall the name of it. They perform a musical number where they impersonate Karloff, Lorre and Laughton. By any chance do you know what movie that number is from? It was very enjoyable.
I think they exhibit very clean dancing and performing talent. They obviously have the scripts written for them. I mean how many movies can be done with three identical dancers in them. They are clearly different from the Three Stooges. No comparison in any way. These guys have talent!
thesocialpet 1 week ago
It took a while, but these guys really grew on me! Better than Adam Sandler for sure.
CaptEoNinja83 1 week ago
I was never a fan of those guys,
That was very, very nice.
squanto2 1 month ago
Once they get going they're good!
59cadcoupe 1 month ago
What great development of a song. The insertion of cole porters "cheek to cheek" was a scream. Thanks for posting.
59gregster 2 months ago
@59gregster
"Cheek to Cheek" is by Irving Berlin, not Cole Porter,, as is the score of this film. One big Betlin tune after another! :)
songanddanceman100 1 week ago
That took a little too long to get going. I was hoping the chorus of "graduettes" was going to finally interrupt the singing to get to the dancing, but it could've happened earlier in the number.
This was a really elaborate set just for this one throwaway song - an entire huge telescope in a dome, with an upper-level walkway with sleek chromed handrails. And nobody ever went up on those stairs, or the telescope, as part of the routine.
hebneh 5 months ago
I loved both the Ritz and Marx Brothers but I think the Ritz Bros. didn't get as much public recognition as they deserved.
mahthah 5 months ago
This is so funny. I had never seen this. Thank you for posting this.
-------Ellen
Shabannie 5 months ago
can't get over how superb this is.
diddymuck 7 months ago
remarkable! It's great when it sits on a Ritz!!
diddymuck 8 months ago
Probably their best number.
rbbonotto 11 months ago
This may be my favorite Ritz Brothers routine --- if all their stuff were as good as this they'd be better remembered today. I vaguely recall a dance they did in BEHIND THE EIGHT BALL that was pretty damn impressive as well, but their movies are tough to find.
biggeorge2 1 year ago
This was the movie ("On the Avenue") that introduced me to the Ritz Brothers. I thought their comedy was, well, all right. They impressed me more as dancers somehow, probably because I wasn't expecting such precision from goofy comedians. My opinion was solidified by a later number, "Let's Go Slumming." A song this movie pushed in the opening credits and closing number as well as where it was featured. It didn't make it much past 1937.
prchristman 1 year ago
I dont think The Ritz Brothers was very funny in their movies, thought they was very professional. But I am deeply interested in them, because I know 1) their films dont make them justice because of weak scripts and 2) they was from night club acts a big influence on such comedians as Woody Allen, Mel Brooks and Jerry Lewis.
Stroheim333 1 year ago
@Stroheim333 Sorry I do not have that movie - but if I do........!
guggle86 1 year ago
@Stroheim333 They were great "Nut" comedians, but Hollywood kept putting them in these overblown routines.
albanybeardguy 7 months ago
@tcmamc: The scene you describe is actually from this movie, One in a million. The Ritz Brothers impersonates Karloff, Lorre and Laughton on ice. Perhaps guggle86 wants to upload that scene to? I should be much thankful.
Stroheim333 1 year ago
@Stroheim333 did you know that you can watch feature films FREE on archive.org (movies section). In particular The Gorilla (1939) starring The Ritz Brothers.
guggle86 10 months ago
From the film "One in a Million" (1936) with Sonja Henie - the routine was called "Horror Boys of Hollywood" - I haven't seen Sonja Henie on TV for years!
guggle86 1 year ago
@guggle86 Thanks for the info. Don't think I've seen one of her films since the early 90's.
tcmamc 1 year ago
Thank you for uploading this. Not a big fan of the Ritz Brothers, but do enjoy some of their routines and numbers. This is my favorite movie that they're in. Many years ago I saw a movie they were in but can't recall the name of it. They perform a musical number where they impersonate Karloff, Lorre and Laughton. By any chance do you know what movie that number is from? It was very enjoyable.
tcmamc 1 year ago