I saw this in my film history course today and I was simply stunned, I have never seen anything like this, ever, and I consider myself, at the very least, knowledgeable when it comes to contemporary film and I have never seen anything like the overhead violin sequence, not even an allusion in today's films. True artistry.
@murraymae don't mistake modesty and humility (in her own words regarding her work ) for something else. it was way different from aggressive self hype of present day.
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i ( and most ppl imo )am probably not competent to judge ms keelers 's acting, dancing etc on technical grounds. but i know that movies with her makes them very appealing and enjoyable, certainly for me (probably better than more technically perfect actors' movies ) .
LOVE dick powells singing! when he hits that first note shaaaaaaadows- it sends! also, always was in awe of how they could play ther same song over and over in these films and each variation is so different and perfectly orchestrated!
I love how Ruby Keelor always looks uncomfortable when she's being sung to - she's the same in Footlight Parade and in 42nd St: she's like 'Very nice, Dick Powell, but can you finish so I can dance..?'
Incredible in every way! I wonder how much that sceen cost to produce back then.
Yes, Busby Berkeley was a genius. It is tragic that his life was cut short. I wonder what other marvelous movies he could have created had he lived longer. I am thankful for the ones we do have! Fortunately, Youtube opens these classics up to a whole new world of viewers.
I was sightseeing in Wash DC in 1971 and visiting the Smithsonian museum's Science and Space building. Upstairs in the corner was a small room with a screen showing this clip and 2 more. FLYING DOWN TO RIO and 42nd Streeet. It was like going in a time machine back 40 years.
There was a major earthquake in Southern California during the filming of this sequence at the Warner Bros. studio. I believe it happened while the lights were off and the neon violins were lit up. Dancers screamed in terror.
I saw this in my film history course today and I was simply stunned, I have never seen anything like this, ever, and I consider myself, at the very least, knowledgeable when it comes to contemporary film and I have never seen anything like the overhead violin sequence, not even an allusion in today's films. True artistry.
InvisibleDiary 2 days ago
@murraymae don't mistake modesty and humility (in her own words regarding her work ) for something else. it was way different from aggressive self hype of present day.
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i ( and most ppl imo )am probably not competent to judge ms keelers 's acting, dancing etc on technical grounds. but i know that movies with her makes them very appealing and enjoyable, certainly for me (probably better than more technically perfect actors' movies ) .
hammertapping 1 week ago
LOVE dick powells singing! when he hits that first note shaaaaaaadows- it sends! also, always was in awe of how they could play ther same song over and over in these films and each variation is so different and perfectly orchestrated!
murraymae 1 week ago
They should release this film on Blu-ray!!
MattTheSaiyan 2 weeks ago
Superb...thank you for uploading such a quality version.
BonVoyageKitty 3 weeks ago
Arguably, the finest number of all of the Keeler Powell films.
errolfan 3 months ago
When I see Berkley, I think mankind is in absolute decadence nowadays. Arts are dead, Great times. Great Berkley!
rockybrazil1 3 months ago 4
I was fortunate enough to see this in a theatre in its original 35mm last night. Beautiful resonating work.
killerlipsonrai 3 months ago
I love how Ruby Keelor always looks uncomfortable when she's being sung to - she's the same in Footlight Parade and in 42nd St: she's like 'Very nice, Dick Powell, but can you finish so I can dance..?'
CaroWould 4 months ago 5
@CaroWould Eliminate the comma after nice and "Powell" and see what results.
errolfan 3 months ago
@errolfan Heh!
CaroWould 3 months ago
@CaroWould that uncomfortableness you noticed was probably bad acting! She even admitted that she wasnt the best singer, actress or even dancer!
murraymae 1 week ago
It's a wonderful movie to see on a large screen. Classic need to be shown on big screens - any multiplex cinemas out there listening?
gayforlife2020 5 months ago 3
Incredible in every way! I wonder how much that sceen cost to produce back then.
Yes, Busby Berkeley was a genius. It is tragic that his life was cut short. I wonder what other marvelous movies he could have created had he lived longer. I am thankful for the ones we do have! Fortunately, Youtube opens these classics up to a whole new world of viewers.
indiana600610 6 months ago
@indiana600610 Didn’t Busby Berkeley live until he was eighty?
transportabelle 5 months ago
@transportabelle yes. 1895-1976
usspike 5 months ago
@usspike I mean, it is a tragedy he didn’t live to 117. Imagine a 3D IMAX Busby Berkley chorus line!
transportabelle 5 months ago
Such a pretty song, and all the girls dancing with neon violins.
GypsyFairy85 7 months ago
Excellent number.
This is pure Busby Berkeley genius.
George Vreeland Hill
GeorgeVreelandHill 7 months ago
The only time Ruby Keeler exhibited blonde hair and cleavage. My favorite seconds are from 3:55-4:40.
errolfan 8 months ago
Might be the most romantic song ever written!
melchizedek22 9 months ago
Masterpiece!
camaubra 9 months ago
One of my favorite numbers. The song is so beautiful.
kennyt1230 9 months ago
2:43 - sigh!
jazzyashy 11 months ago
I met Dick Powell's cousin in 1980 in San Jose Calif
gettalifenow 11 months ago
@gettalifenow That sounds nice. Did he say much about Dick?
SeattleLA 9 months ago
I watched the clips about 3 times each.
gettalifenow 11 months ago
I was sightseeing in Wash DC in 1971 and visiting the Smithsonian museum's Science and Space building. Upstairs in the corner was a small room with a screen showing this clip and 2 more. FLYING DOWN TO RIO and 42nd Streeet. It was like going in a time machine back 40 years.
gettalifenow 11 months ago 2
I found out about Busby Berkeley through this clip in 1971
gettalifenow 11 months ago
There was a major earthquake in Southern California during the filming of this sequence at the Warner Bros. studio. I believe it happened while the lights were off and the neon violins were lit up. Dancers screamed in terror.
hebneh 1 year ago
Wow.
kikddabottle 1 year ago