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Delightful!

Even with his strong French accent he's easier to understand than the guy who sings it on the Broadway cast album.

I remember when this came out. It had a rather mixed reception. I was a teenager at the time and it seemed a bit 'gritty' compared to everything else that was on the radio. But it had a compelling power about it, and was soon recognised as a classic.

You ought to be glad it isn't the song where they dance AND take their trousers off

When you went to see a film musical in those days you certainly got your money's worth. The stories weren't always up to much, but the talent and hard work you saw on screen was incredible.

You're right. The tune is good. It's the words that let it down. Surely the situation suggests it should have been a Love Serenade, not a warning about keeping your valuables secure?

My 'dream team' for the 60s film version of Hello Dolly would be Ethel Merman for Dolly, Julie Andrews for Molly, and Robert Morse and Anthony Perkins as the 2 guys, reprising their roles in the non-musical version (The Matchmaker) from the 50s.

Leo Fall at the height of his powers. Of all his operettas this has dated the least.

Love this song. But the word 'sod' might have caused discomfort.

A rather misleading trailer. I wonder how many men went to see it expecting to see strippers, when it's really the story of a pushy show business mother.

At first it seems tacky then it builds and builds till there is quite a power in it.

This the highlight of the entire film - and it isn't even performed by the principals. Talk about scene-stealing...

Never heard of Frank Albertson before - he's fantastic!

When you've got that much charisma you don't have to be a great dancer. That's what the chorus is for.

Though Richard Barrios gives this a poor review, I I think it has bags of charm - and rather catchy!

What a great anti-depressant this is! It makes me smile and cry at the same time.

I remember seeing this version on TV as a boy and this song stuck in my head ever since. I mistakenly thought it must be from the 1933 film version (which when I bought it I found it wasn't). Thanks for clearing up the mystery of its origin at last! It's a really catchy song. A pity the lip-synch...

I've seen it and I still can't believe it. It's bloomin' BRILLIANT! Ethel Merman (like Mary Martin) had a persona that didn't translate well to celluloid. But her voice was like pure electricity, and given to Rosalind Russell it makes the scene electric. If this could be done to the entire film ...

La Poupee is one of my favourite operetta scores. Great to see some scenes from it on here. Can you post some more? 'Lancelot' is excellent. Would love to see the whole operetta. Is it available anywhere?