Rosalind Russell in 'Gypsy' -- Finale

This is one of my favorite scenes of all time -- The final scene in 'Gypsy' between Rose and Louise. And even though the 1962 film wasn't fantastic and Rosalind's singing (and Lisa's dubbing) left much to be desired, I think Ros was the most believable, human-seeming Rose. That's Natalie Wood as Louise, a.k.a. Gypsy Rose Lee.
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[boynamedalexxx]

While Russell isn't my ideal Rose, she had her own take on the character, and acted the shit out of it.

And though I don't like the "Rose's Turn" from the film, that has to do more with the direction and filming. Russell's (and Kirk's) performance were very powerful.

[AtLastOnTheGround]

@boynamedalexxx

You're right : / The director sort of ruined it. Her "Rose's Turn" wasn't like the others because instead of being a breakdown song, he told her to act it as a song of triumph.

[mosaicked]

@AtLastOnTheGround I like the triumphant feel of Roz's version of Rose's Turn. It's still pretty heart-wrenching to me, because even with all that drive and passion for performing (as seen in RT), it just wasn't meant to be for her.

[AtLastOnTheGround]

@mosaicked

I totally just started following you on tumblr! haa

Yeah, Ros Russell was a rare talent.

[jennifersenn]

Roz was the best "Rose" ever! Ethel Merman and the rest were so annoying. Roz brought a deeper characterization to the part.

[AtLastOnTheGround]

I agree, for the most part. Most of them were just very "diva" performances. Ethel's especially.

Ros was wonderful.

[Boobtoob2]

Rosalind Russell=Greatness

[OrangeXenon54]

@mosaicked You're so right. It was a delusional fantasy that proved herself but she's still in the same place. And she has the best "I dreamed it for you, June..... etc." It really brought out the bitterness and regret throughout the entire film. Because of her, I think Rose is the most complex character in cinema. She both longs for the spotlight, but mainly because she's been rejected by everyone else while simultaneously pushing them away. It's all so utterly tragic.

[MsJune54]

when Natalie says "I still do Mama" I always cry.....my all time fav musical, thanks for posting....

[nopoet83]

Rosalind was complete perfection in this film...i still cry at the end...good times with this movie

[6pig69]

What theatre was this filmed in?

[sweeney60]

@barochial your welcome.

[barochial]

@sweeney60 THANK YOU

[sweeney60]

@barochial true, it doesnt matter if you sing it well, what matters is you sing it right. Even though she liped half this song and most of the movie, her emotion is their and is immensely powerful. No actress can touch her.

[sweeney60]

@boynamedalexxx I have often wondered what it would have been like if Lisa had done the acting as well

[playgirlc]

everyone has a view on their favourite rose & why. this is my favourite... sum1 here said RR "acted the shit out of it" - i agree. breakdown song it may be, but it doesn't have to be uncontrolled, u can have a breakdown but look strong... that's part of being a performer. also, looking strong whilst the audience knows you are crumbling is a good way to elicit their sympathy too. for me, RR nails it, i love it, it suits me - not to comment on anyone else's portrayal...