this film is soo bloody hard to download!! can everyone go to thepiratebay . com and type the ritz download the torrent using utorrent that way i can download the film aewell!!
Brilliant Rita Moreno in a very underrated and fabulous comedy. Her performance alone is worth the price of the dvd. This is how Bette Midler started singing, in a gay bath house, with non other than Barry Manilow as her pianist. Great fun.
I've seen it on video -- rented it one New Year's Eve, an occasion that calls for this sort of thing. One can't stay sad when watching. I seem to recall Ms. Moreno performed with GMCLA back in the old days at the Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles. We had a good time.
Excellent Movie, excellent cast. Everytime I saw Rita Moreno I couldn`t help but wonder what Bette Midler was thinking when she saw it. Rita Moreno was VERY funny and carried most of this film.
Ms. Moreno did a wonderful radio interview a couple years back and she tells the story of her mother meeting Rita's late husband Leonard Gordon, for the first time..and with her thick PR accent.."are you a Jew?" only the pronunciation is pure Googie.."are Jou a yew?" it was great listening to her stories abt Hollywood. (sadly, Leonard just passed away this June)
watch the interview with Rita "Rita on Googie Gomez and James Garner"....she talks all about how the character came to be and how Terence McNally wrote the part for her....great show biz trivia....and a GREAT woman!!!
A lot of parts of this movie still make me cringe. But, as others have said here, Rita Moreno, F Murray Abraham, and Treat Williams more than make up for them.
Love this movie. I use many lines from it whenever I can.
jackal59 is spot on. It has great moments and some very draggy ones (no pun intended).
Rita, F. Murray and Treat are so good it's nothing short of remarkable. The whole Italian contingent (Weston, Ballard and Stiller) are just not funny.
Of course this is from another era--the era of, for better or worse, a casual sex explosion. But every once in a while I pop it in and laugh my head off. It's worth the bad to relish the great. Rita is amazing!
wow, i'm surprised that this has only played 16, 347 times. like i've said earlier, this is 2:31 of sheer brilliance. time for a Facebook link, so more people can appreciate another facet of Ms. Moreno.
It's too bad that this is not really a good movie. You can see why in this clip, where Rita Moreno's brilliance is paired with broad and unconvincing mugging by Jack Weston. Did we really need to be *told* that we should laugh?
_The Ritz_ has three great performances (Moreno, F. Murray Abraham, and Treat Williams ("I was born with this voice!" "So was *Yma Sumac*!) drowning in a sea of blah (in which Weston bobs like a turd).
Was that the night she famously "bombed at the bath house?", and her dress shrank?
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Can't tell you how many night I spent in that old bath house ,(The Continental) watching Holly Woodlawn do that act ! Thats the charachter "Googie Gomez" was based on !
sheer brilliance. her comedic timing is impeccable...adjusting her bottoms at 1:43 and her misstep at 1:50, pure genius. only rita moreno can have her back to the camera and still be bloody hilarious.
Can't tell you how many night I spent in that old bath house ,(The Continental) watching Holly Woodlawn do that act ! Thats the charachter "Googie Gomez" was based on !
Howling! So glad this is on You-tube. Love this movie and have watched it a hundred times. Hooray for a revival but it can't possibly live up to Rita.
This is absolutely one of my favorite films of all time. They need to re master this as the quality of the sound and picture are not great, and then re-release it. It really is a classic. ... and yes, it is finally back on Broadway.
Fabulous. Thanks for that. One of my all time favourite movies, and sadly never seems to have been available on video or DVD. (P.S Dont tell Chuck:-)).
this film is soo bloody hard to download!! can everyone go to thepiratebay . com and type the ritz download the torrent using utorrent that way i can download the film aewell!!
niksta084eva 4 months ago
LOVE IT!!
niksta084eva 4 months ago
Brilliant Rita Moreno in a very underrated and fabulous comedy. Her performance alone is worth the price of the dvd. This is how Bette Midler started singing, in a gay bath house, with non other than Barry Manilow as her pianist. Great fun.
harrietcraig2 4 months ago
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xxx4665 5 months ago
A brilliant film and she is so funny
willshake58 6 months ago
I am moved by Rita Moreno`s performances. In any movie. Convincing. And true to the craft.
PSProductionsNY 6 months ago
Sister Pete before she went off to the nunnery
Remington61189 7 months ago
Love u Googie.. :) *kisses*
nb4u1983 7 months ago
I love this movie.... my favorite line: "You're invited... to the Crisco Oil party!"
GenerationKill001 9 months ago
I've seen it on video -- rented it one New Year's Eve, an occasion that calls for this sort of thing. One can't stay sad when watching. I seem to recall Ms. Moreno performed with GMCLA back in the old days at the Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles. We had a good time.
lonesomeg 9 months ago
Excellent Movie, excellent cast. Everytime I saw Rita Moreno I couldn`t help but wonder what Bette Midler was thinking when she saw it. Rita Moreno was VERY funny and carried most of this film.
ScottJayMillerNY 1 year ago
Bette Midler latina.
supermandisco 1 year ago
Ms. Moreno did a wonderful radio interview a couple years back and she tells the story of her mother meeting Rita's late husband Leonard Gordon, for the first time..and with her thick PR accent.."are you a Jew?" only the pronunciation is pure Googie.."are Jou a yew?" it was great listening to her stories abt Hollywood. (sadly, Leonard just passed away this June)
alittlebite 1 year ago 2
and now--
My tribute to Cole Porter.
"When they begin, the begin..........
maxreger100 1 year ago
OMG she is a freak'in genius !!!!!
dextersmith2000 1 year ago
OH I LOVE THIS! Haven't seen it for years. "I have a dreeeeen baby". Hysterical!
troyis 1 year ago
I saw the first 0:20 seconds on a show. I forget which one though. LOL this is what happens when your mind explores famous people.
jb26508 1 year ago
Pretty amazing!
jewelleemay 1 year ago
Classic!!
cascol 1 year ago
watch the interview with Rita "Rita on Googie Gomez and James Garner"....she talks all about how the character came to be and how Terence McNally wrote the part for her....great show biz trivia....and a GREAT woman!!!
BetteDavisMimic 2 years ago
You know, it takes a real pro to come across as terrible performer a as Googie and make it funny.
lasktguy 2 years ago
Leonard Gordon...world's luckiest man!!
inquiry7 2 years ago
This movie is Great!
jayheadj420 2 years ago
I haaaad a dreeen, a dreen about choo bebbeee.
A lot of parts of this movie still make me cringe. But, as others have said here, Rita Moreno, F Murray Abraham, and Treat Williams more than make up for them.
Love this movie. I use many lines from it whenever I can.
torontomame 2 years ago
jackal59 is spot on. It has great moments and some very draggy ones (no pun intended).
Rita, F. Murray and Treat are so good it's nothing short of remarkable. The whole Italian contingent (Weston, Ballard and Stiller) are just not funny.
Of course this is from another era--the era of, for better or worse, a casual sex explosion. But every once in a while I pop it in and laugh my head off. It's worth the bad to relish the great. Rita is amazing!
ipmoic 2 years ago
wow, i'm surprised that this has only played 16, 347 times. like i've said earlier, this is 2:31 of sheer brilliance. time for a Facebook link, so more people can appreciate another facet of Ms. Moreno.
alittlebite 2 years ago
Wasn't this Cliff Clavin's break out role. All those voice deals.
seandeeify 2 years ago
i think The Ritz is a great movie, really funny
chickalou66 2 years ago
It's too bad that this is not really a good movie. You can see why in this clip, where Rita Moreno's brilliance is paired with broad and unconvincing mugging by Jack Weston. Did we really need to be *told* that we should laugh?
_The Ritz_ has three great performances (Moreno, F. Murray Abraham, and Treat Williams ("I was born with this voice!" "So was *Yma Sumac*!) drowning in a sea of blah (in which Weston bobs like a turd).
jackal59 3 years ago
Was that the night she famously "bombed at the bath house?", and her dress shrank?
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Can't tell you how many night I spent in that old bath house ,(The Continental) watching Holly Woodlawn do that act ! Thats the charachter "Googie Gomez" was based on !
greeneggsandzam 3 years ago
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post this message on another 15 vids or u r mum dies im sorry i dont want the consquences
taliaandmaddy 3 years ago
And now, a salute to Cole Porter....When you begin... the begin....
snappychuck 3 years ago
sheer brilliance. her comedic timing is impeccable...adjusting her bottoms at 1:43 and her misstep at 1:50, pure genius. only rita moreno can have her back to the camera and still be bloody hilarious.
alittlebite 3 years ago 14
Can't tell you how many night I spent in that old bath house ,(The Continental) watching Holly Woodlawn do that act ! Thats the charachter "Googie Gomez" was based on !
Joeinps 3 years ago
Was that the night she famously "bombed at the bath house?", and her dress shrank?
greeneggsandzam 3 years ago
Rita Moreno is a goddess and a Broadway legend!!!
ChuChu353 3 years ago 10
SHE'S A GOLDMINE
lajas46 3 years ago
i can't think on another funnier 2:31 minutes in a film. truly hysterical. rita moreno is one our national treasures!
alittlebite 4 years ago
This clip is always guaranteed to make me laugh so hard I almost pee myself.
dublinbears 4 years ago
Just wonderful! Loved it when I first saw it, and waiting forever tosee it again. Finally on DVD. Thanks for this classic.
Mack5219 4 years ago
Rita is perfect!!!!!!! Love the play & the film. Thanks for posting this & the Michele Lee clip from Seesaw.
robjo1 4 years ago 2
A Movie Dearest blog featured video. See my profile for the link and playlists!
kcholt68 4 years ago
Howling! So glad this is on You-tube. Love this movie and have watched it a hundred times. Hooray for a revival but it can't possibly live up to Rita.
Tweena3206 4 years ago 2
This is absolutely one of my favorite films of all time. They need to re master this as the quality of the sound and picture are not great, and then re-release it. It really is a classic. ... and yes, it is finally back on Broadway.
Bucstah 4 years ago
Just wonderful. Rita Moreno is one of America's greatest treasures. I would have loved to see the original production back in the '70s.
jeffers1961 4 years ago 3
Classic!
gregmaxwell 4 years ago
Ha ha ha... I never noticed before, but the band plays her off with "Lady of Spain." Shriek!
bearfuz 4 years ago
Fabulous. Thanks for that. One of my all time favourite movies, and sadly never seems to have been available on video or DVD. (P.S Dont tell Chuck:-)).
peggymount 4 years ago
BRILLIANT!!!
grubbyboy 4 years ago