A Seaside Fantasy - Susan Luckey, Jacques d'amboise

From 1956, a lovely ballet. Both Mr. d'amboise and Ms. Luckey are superb!


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• d'amboise
• Susan
• Luckey
• Carousel
• 1956
• beach
• background
• elegant
• ballet
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• arts
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[douglasmatley]

When I was a questioning gay youth in my teenage years in rural Nevada i saw this film on network TV and instantly fell in love with Mr. Jacques D'Amboise. I have extremely flat feet (there are --photos-- in medical journals). He was my teenage heart throb. He could dance, something my feet has kept me from. I would imagine I was as handsome, talented and gifted as he. D. Alexandr D'Maddalena

[varadero1839]

@douglasmatley Honored to hear from you, and know your feelings for Mr. JD are sincere. When I was very young I saw him dance live in New York at City Center. I was a fan for life, thus this video clip. Sometimes, things we wish for most ardently are denied us. I studied dance for a while, but dropped out knowing I couldn't measure up. I suggest you are as handsome, talented and gifted as Mr. d'amboise! None of the 3 aformentioned talents are always on display; some just are seen by our peers!

[StupidLamb251]

Why does Jacques have to be so hot?!

[varadero1839]

@StupidLamb251 Probably from an ancient family curse! His kids are nearly as good-looking as he is. Thanks so much for noticing, and your great comment!

[DickieAnginson]

Shirley Jones once said that of the R&H musicals in which she appeared, "Carousel" was the most beautiful. The bittersweet tale of love, loss and fantasy - told by the incomparable R&H - and the incredible talent of the performers - Gordon MacRae, Shirley Jones, Susan Luckey, Jacques d'Amboise, Barbara Ruick, Cameron Mitchell and others - along with Henry King's direction, make this production one of Hollywood's best. I hope younger generations will continue to enjoy this masterpiece.

[varadero1839]

@DickieAnginson Sorry for the delay in responding! I saw "a version" of this show on Broadway, not the original, when I was around 9. I loved it! However, watching it many years later on a movie screen really made me a believer! All of the principals were amazing: Shirley, Gordon, and so on! This number with sweet Susan Luckey, and the incredible Jacques d'Amboise still makes me shiver! Talk about beauty! They surpass both dance and reality! Grateful to hear from you!

[MrSpongg]

Purity. Flight. Love.

[MrSpongg]

Jacques d'Amboise from 3:04. You'll believe a man can fly.

From 3:50. A man can love.

(I don't need to lay out the later peaks. Or the downsides.)

[douglasmatley]

@varadero1839 Thank you for your kind words. One always wonders what kind of comments one will receive when one comes out on the internet. I'm pushing 60 now and have a lifetime to be adjusted to my feet. Still admire Mr. JD'A. very much. I sign my name with my paternal gradfather's original last name, D'Maddalena. Maybe I will return to that name. douglas Alexandr D'Maddalena matley. Grandfathers whole name was Giovanni Andrea Benjamin Della Maddalena a mouthful to remember. Thanks again.

[cindchan]

In truth, I never much cared for this musical. But I do LOVE this ballet! I think it's mostly because I love watching Jacques d'Amboise dance!

[DickieAnginson]

@varadero1839 The film is so sentimental and bittersweet too. Really one of a kind. I try to watch it at least once a year.

[Jayee123]

Magnificent number, but what a sad ending. I don't remember what happens to this girl in the story, but I hope she ended up happier than she is at end of this number.