Old Movie Stars Dance to Uptown Funk
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- Опубліковано 5 жов 2015
- My inspiration came from What's the Mashup? ( • 100 Movies Dance Scene... ) but I didn't manage 100! The idea was to do the same for movies from the Golden Age - meaning no title later than 1953 (although there is one at the end.) Oh, and none of these clips was sped up or slowed down.
Turn on subtitles to find out the film names.
PS. I write books as well. Here's two very reasonably priced ones about movies:
www.amazon.co.uk/Light-Afflict...
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Film Editing is the one art form unique to the cinema. All other constituent parts of the medium derive from something else that came before.
Writing and composing had been around for centuries; production design, special effects, acting and directing all came from the theatre, and sound was a later development following on from the phonograph. Even cinematography had an ancestor in photography.
But editing had no ancestor. It was invented by the cinema and remains the essence of it. And yet now the Academy has decided - in its ever decreasing wisdom - to relegate this award to a highlights reel.
Disgraceful.
Some of us did not watch the awards show which has become an embarrassment; can you clarify what happened with the editing category?
@@Woodsballer209 Joe Walker can explain here, at about 2.06 (ua-cam.com/video/gDFdjuho18M/v-deo.html)
I agree, this is art.
Shameful!
마스터피스
That “STOP- Wait a minute” moment was simply magical.
You're 100% right. The whole video is absolutely dynamite.
Yesss! Dynamite describes it perfectly. 🤩💃🕺💥🎺
I couldn’t agree more!!!
What was magical about that part, they weren't dancing then.
Mystic Heart - Are you serious? The fact that the editor managed to find the absolute perfect clip where a whole bunch of dancing/marching people just *happens* to stop and stand completely still to match the lyrics IS what makes it magical!
This is what the internet is for.
True
Ain't that the truth!
@Rick O'Shea midget p- *HOL UP!*
@Rick O'Shea Rick, you just gotta rise above it. Considering the people involved it doesn't need to be that hard.
@Sheryl Dalton Seriously Sheryl, misery beyond belief. This video had me just laughing! I mean there IS goodness in the world! :)
Who here's watching in 2024? 🙋♂️
1/28/24
I am. I try to view/review this clip 10 times a month or so for various reasons. Primarily, it makes me happy. And reminds me of my parents and their time. And it is SO fucking well done--researched, compiled, edited. Amazing.
Im here and loving it!
Been watching for a couple of years now. I'm 66 yrs. old and appreciate the older talents observed in this excellent mashup of the best of the best from a time when people had a true talent and made great contributions too the arts.
Someone had patience 😲 but brilliant, watching it in march 2024
Every six months or so I have to come back to this one. The editing, in selection, in cutting, and never missing a beat, is just incredible, the general mood is tremendous and it sustains throughout. It's a fun love letter to old Hollywood: musicals, follies, comedies, and everybody's happy and happy about being happy. it's about the perfect length, it can't get old. This video basically justifies the entire existence of UA-cam.
I SO AGREE!
I actually do the same thing..
It’s a go to of mine 🤩✨👌
The Fact that most of these clips were from almost 100 years ago, just shows you that talent and skill have no boundaries...regardless hat century or era you were from. Amadeus is a perfect example of that
I actually find this fascinating.. it takes a lot of editing n matching the moves with Hollywood
Dancers of the Era.. It’s
Very creative N fun to
Watch.. I use to watch these movies with my parents.
FUN 🤩
Turn on the "closed captioning" and the title of the movies will appear.
S C thank you friend
wow.
Outstanding. Thank you for that comment!
God bless
I think it was God that sent you!!
To whoever spent the hours upon hours it must have taken to find these clips, edit them, and then string them all together in a way that makes them feel authentic and natural: THANK YOU
me2525 Yes it’s fab isn’t it . Love it 👍🏻
@JohnnieRhodes Yes I totally agree... this is pure genius... can you imagine the patience this took????
@JohnnieRhodes Thank you for responding. Is there any way we can find out who actually made this video? I am thinking that maybe it was a big company that had lots of staff to do the research etc....BUT if it was ONE person, then that is even more compelling to me. Any thoughts on that?
This dance compilation masterpiece is a labour of love..😊!
Thank You ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
My Mom had Alzheimer’s for her last 7 years. She was an accomplished musician whose gigs paid part of our family income. Though she sometimes wasn’t sure who we were, she would light up when we put this video on for her, and she recognized some of these spectacular dancers. Thank you for this. What a joy.
This breaks my heart, but I'm so happy that this video made a profound impact on your lives and helped your mother with comfort.
My Mum also had Alzheimers before she died and I could also light her up by playing things like this to her. It was all about lighting up memories. Thank you.
Warms the cockles of one's heart ....
This is such a beautiful memory. My mom and I shared the chorus from Alice’s Restaurant. Memories, hold onto with them.
How wonderful for you and your mom.
The level of detail here is insane. They didn't just match beats, but lyrics and set pieces, too. Such a labor of love ❤
No one searched for this but everyone is happy they found it.
Sometimes UA-cam algorithm works wonders.
@@america6545 yes when its not trying to steal your skin lol😁
Tabitha Lovie well said!
Tabitha Lovie yup
Yeah boy 😉
I can't imagine the edit time this took, there's more than 50 movies here.
..and I'd enjoy watching every single one of them!
Indeed. I've done it on a very small scale. This must have taken a month or so.
I know right?
I definitely understand, it took me 4 months to create a 2010s montage that was 2 hours long. You really have to search everywhere for the specific videos.
And what about this cool one too ?!!
ua-cam.com/video/mz3CPzdCDws/v-deo.html
There's nothing like finding something that makes you smile when all you want to do is cry. Thank you 😊
Please don't cry Kelly. There's always something to feel good about
@@NerdFestUK Ahhhh... thank you for the kind words and thank you again for putting out such a brilliant production. Pure magic! I love dancing and have been unable to dance for a couple of years so I'm living vicariously through your videos. They truly make me happy 🥰
I have to re-watch this occasionally to get my funk back! And I am 85 years old!
Me too!! LUV IT LUV IT LUV IT 😍💃🤗
I'm 72! i hear ya!......shake it!.......
This suddenly turned up in my recommendation and I'm not mad at all 😂😂
UA-cam gets it right for once.
Same! How fun and random this turned out to be. Love it!
Makes me wonder, what they have planned next. Getting an odd Ackbar feeling.
You being a teen/millennial, that's a flat out miracle.
Same.
You know what, this is why the internet is invented. 👏🏻
Sad
Charles yes I love when we use the internet like this
Actually , it was invented for a different reason. But I do love stuff like this. 😂
Yes! This, and cats. ;-D
@@denverdubois5835 I bet cats would kick butt dancing to Uptown Funk :D
This was an ERA where they were multi talented. They could Act, Sing, Dance .💃 🕺
Could they really sing? Or were they dubbed in by people like Marnie Nixon?
We definitely need more of this in our lives!!!!
Testify!
@@solariusyuuhi2328- A number of them could sing.
They are better dancers than anything now!
This video radiates true “go crazy, go stupid” vibes
This comment... gold
And go completely off your face. Carmen Miranda had cocaine in her contract.
But, seriously, isn't there an award for this kind of masterpieces? Speechless about the editing and synchronisation.
Nailed every beat. Crazy good!!
Exactly my thought. Every second of it was perfectly synchronized.
There needs to be! Does this qualify for a Webby?
Seriously! Absolutely right!
The bit at "Stop! Wait a minute!" is perfect.
The timing for the "Stop" was incredible. Not to mention that the moves actually matched the music's ups, downs and swaying. Incredible.
This treasure should have AT LEAST 700 MILLION views by now. (!)
Jus sayin'.💞🎯💕💖
I really saw Rita Hayworth say “hot damn” for a second there. Incredible.
Agreed!
You're cute
I'm pretty sure Frank Sinatra said "too hot" too.
And Judy Garland said “Hallelujah”
Time stamp?
Are you kidding me?! This has to be one of the best jobs of synchronizing film and music ever! I keep coming back to this just to watch in awe.
No kidding! Me too! It’s just so amazing and perfect.
@@moriahmanwaring755 if you guys have the time you should watch we can dance-hollywood tribute I believe it's called it's so so good!!!
yes, yes, yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees!!!
53 million views worth.. you bet!!!!
Agree
I've watched this a 100 times and it never gets old. What a fantastic job of editing - you sir deserve an academy award for this production because its simply amazing!!!
Or mam.
I can’t stop watching this amazing creation and also give so much credit to the AMAZING dancers in this!!!!🎉❤❤❤❤❤
I DO AGREE @@christinau65
I wish I could like this comment more than once!!
Agreed
How am I just finding this in 2024? This was the greatest editing I've ever seen. 🏆 🏆 🎉
It’s crazy the skill sets actors had to have back then. “Sure you can read lines, but can you dance, sing, sword fight and ride a horse?”. There’s a few shots in there of James Cagney, a guy known mostly for his heavy, serious gangster roles.. but even he had to tap dance at a professional level.
he originally was a dancer in chorus. i guess we all have to start elsewhere. he was a great entertainer.
Very true but the studios had very shrewd executives and producers who TOOK CHANCES and developed people that they knew had "something" special. Debbie Reynolds was not a dancer, was scared when they assigned her Singin In The Rain and look at her in it. Fantastic. They trained her and spent months rehearsing and you see the result.. Most (not all) producers/gatekeepers now are just money people--they're not interested in DEVELOPING talent, just exploiting it.
Lol exactly
Most couple play a musical instrument as well, usually the piano.
If you wanted to work for MGM you had to
I have never watched any of these clips in my life. But I suddenly realized, "Old is gold"
Fred Astaire..one of, absolutely, the best dancers in the history of the world (Michael Jackson used to watch his movies and practice the dance moves.) 👍💙😉
Tushar Kakkar-I watched all of those movies as a kid, studied dance and am a musician. As such, the virtuosity of this vid was not lost on me. Old is gold and its heartwarming to hear that from somebody from a later generation.
Some of my fondest memories were watching the 'oldies' with my grandmother. It's amazing to see how well the dancing of yesteryear meshes with that song. Makes me want to get up and dance. I hope you'll explore the movies these clips came from.
Well, I'mthe501th like.
Right? These guys completely raise the bar for dance talent.
Whoever did this and the others is absolute genius!!!
Just absolutely blown away!!!!!!! So many reply to how this has truly picked them up during really hard places in their lives. I am almost 76 now and am very proud and grateful to say I identified every single one of these entertainers -- all legends. Thank you so, so much.
Good for you! And your comment is lovely!
Editors will get their Oscar one day soon with comments like everyone has written here. It's a very great place to start anyway!
OK who is lady at 1:06 I just cannot recall her name, I know all the others.
@@geod3589 I could be wrong, but it looks like Ann Miller to me!!
@@TMAN-hc1moCorrect.
Me, too! The amazing Nicholas Brothers!
Who ever searched for the clips, coordinated the music and edited them thank you, thank you, thank you!!! I just have to watch this every few months just to make me smile. What incredible talent all these wonderful people had.
yes , i am copying this for a function in ST helena bay in SOUTH AFRICA
I have seen this a few times now and it certainly makes me feel happy and wish that I was forty years younger.!!!
Just watched it 3x in a row. Turned on closed captioning, to get the names from each clip. I guesd I've watched about 1/5th of these in the past year (whatever directv records when I set up "record all of Shirley Temple" or "all of Judy Garland" or whatever musicals were playing over Xmas week at 1am. :)
@@linda5565 makes me want to dance like that - never had that coordination or flexibility. What I wouldn’t give....
@@linda5565 Hello, How are you doing today? I'm Patrick.
Me: Be careful going down the stairs Grandpa. It's dangerous.
Grandpa: 3:42
lol 😂
That was from the film "Yankee Doodle Dandy". Jimmy Cagney was aged up at this point in the film - the finale.
There are those who say he was an actor who just mugged it when dancing in his early films. This scene shows that's rubbish.
Only a highly skilled hoofer could have done this sequence of tap steps. Here's the scene, the short sequence starts at: 2' 23":
ua-cam.com/video/v1rkzUIL8oc/v-deo.html
Grandpa: Hold my cane.
@@nicktecky55 Cagney was incredible. Love the dancing he did with Bob Hope, reprising his George M. Cohen character in Hope's movie about Eddie Foy.
And then he falls
It's amazing how Hollywood has changed. Once upon a time you not only had to be either beautiful or handsome but have talent as well. Most of the big stars of the 30s, 40s and 50s could sing, dance and play an instrument along with outstanding acting chops. How many in Hollywood today can do much more than act? Or maybe the movies these days don't allow them to showcase all of their talents. One of the reasons I like old movies so much.
Life was simpler back then.
A good number of todays actors are musicians as well. Dancing on the other hand is dead.
Times change. Nothing is static.
@@deaddan2148
In the 1940s? Not sure what to tell you buddy.
Still my favorite after 7 years. Absolutely brilliant and never gets old.
I'm 70 years old - this song, and these dance clips - put's a zip in my hip and makes me do the desk-chair boogie!!!
💛
Much love to you my old friend I wish you many more years.
Haha I love how you worded this, and captured my sentiments exactly. It brought a smile to my face! Happy new year my friend :)
@@polarberri To you as well, Joyce! This just may be the year I dust off my boogie shoes, lol!
By brain thinks it's 27 my body says I'm an idiot...I'm 64..
I just played this for my 93 year old mom, with big speakers thumping. She had tears. What a gift. Thank you.
+Jeremy Lape p.s... I would love to see this played at "old folks homes" all over. Even if people just take their phones and headsets along when they visit.
+Jeremy Lape There is research going on that shows dementia and alzhimers patients respond to music from the era of their teens and early adulthood.
+Jeremy Lape Now that is very awesome!
+Jeremy Lape
She was probably grateful to remember that she could hear and put up with the racket jut to hear something!!
+Jeremy Lape I'm going to show this to my 91 year old mum tomorrow!
I showed this to my 82 year old mom, and she knew every single movie without looking at the damn list. What the heck. Why don't we have movies like this to go see anymore? She went every Friday night
Same reason people wear sweatpants everywhere, and are foul-mouthed and promiscuous. The decay of civilizations is a eternal cycle
I don't know how many times I have watched this, but every time it makes me happy. The public sphere today is filled with anger and hatred. It is a treat to see a piece that invites us to celebrate wonderful talent.
me me me too!
Sometimes anger is appropriate. But we must never lose our sense of joy.
Today?
Always
I also believe that whoever choreographed this video should receive an award.
of course,
Michael Mercier Aye, Aye! As a former videographer I agree!!!
Yes I totally agree, pure genius 👏👏👏 🍪pocket England.
I'm on board with that. Thank you SO much nerd fest
Well....the dance moves were choreographed by a lot of people, all of whom are probably dead now and most of them probably did receive awards. This video though was edited by someone that deserved a reward for sure though.
Fred Astaire was asked who was the most talented dancer he danced with, and why. He said, 'Ginger Rogers, because she can do every complicated step I can do, but backwards, and in heels'. Lol💗
That is true, he actually said it! And I think they had great screen chemistry, too. Love them together.
@@blam9360 yeah, I love that comment he made. He also had good chemistry with Rita Hayworth aswell
He was right!
@Moth’s Mummy the documentary I saw says otherwise.
@@blam9360 I have also seen it attributed to Astsire, it makes sense that he might have said it. I have also seen it attributed to someone called Anne Richards, also to a "Frank and Ernest" comic from the 80s. I'm going with Fred Astaire
every time I watch this, I pick up some nuance I missed the times before, and my esteem for the maker goes up yet again :) Mickey Rooney's mouth moving with 'so hot', Judy Garland singing 'hallelujah', and ending the whole thing with senior citizens Astaire and Kelly who could still kick ass on a dance floor!
I believe that was actually Frank Sinatra's mouth, not Mickey Rooney's.
@@luongtrungnghia8097 you may be right. it went by quickly, and I didn't rewind to check. thanks :D
..and the Rita Hayworth scene where she raises her arms, looks like she says hot dance.
This is the dancingest song ever. I've seens babies and 90 year olds swinging, swaying and twirling to it. Now people long gone are enjoying it too! I love it! ❤
This video explains the difference between "talent" and just someone doing a job.
I think it’s more between loving what you do and someone doing his job...yeah talent is a small point but if you don't love it you will not reach this level
That moment when your talent IS your job
mczreo Some people are talented at skills that they don’t care for. So that’s very possible too. OP is still correct.
@@jackjulianyagami6358 any dance working with "counts" should fit here...geez
Good
The Singing in the Rain moment was absolutely perfect.
The whole video is awesome, but that was definitely the highlight.
Don't discredit the editor.
Every time I watch this I'm more impressed by the editing. It doesn't just fit the beat, the moves flow seamlessly from one clip into the next.
Just imagine the patience required to do that so well.
I am equally impressed every time I watch it.
And I'm also impressed with the repetitive themes, like scenes from many movies where everyone is dancing on stairs.
I have watched this for many years, and it never get old. One of my favorite videos to watch when the seasonal depression sets in. Makes me so happy and just want to dance around my room.
This looks like a party that’s never going to end!
J Mid sorry to inform you but the party for most if not all these people has ended... permanently.
@@GriziDaWiz asshole
This looks like a party I would never been invited to 😢
@@nana-koschoolidollove300 Not only are they dead, but so are all good movies.
@@GlennDavey I have to agree sadly.
The dancing is brilliant to begin with, but the editing is out of this world genius
You really can't please everyone
Couldn’t have said it any better!!!
Many thanks to AMAZING creator of this inspired and inspiring work!
🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
The Fact that most of these clips were from almost 100 years ago, just shows you that talent and skill have no boundaries...regardless hat century or era you were from. Amadeus is a perfect example of that
They need this at the Oscars to give people a treat and to get people to watch again!
I agree. This BEGS for airing at an Oscar telecast, with proper attribution to its originator for his wonderful editing.
The Oscars today don't deserve this masterpiece!
WOOOOOOWWWWW is no longer a 3 letter word! This is amazing. Thank you to whomever took their time in editing all of these clips & syncing them so GENIUSLY to Uptown Funk. I hope Bruno Mars has seen this. What a fantastic tribute to all the dancers, choreographers, producers, actors, singers, musiciansn etc. that have a place in this video. EXCELLENT work here! FANTASTIC! Woooo!
My mom is 91 and she absolutely loved it!!!!!!!
How awesome this is!!!!
A USAF Veteran 🇺🇸
God bless her and salute to you're service
The sheer amount of talent on display here--both the Golden Age dancers, and the musicality and technical skills of the editors--is astounding. I love this video so much.
I dare to say more talent than we see from the vast majority of our current stars.
I know I know, stars today can't perform stunts because of insurance, but still, the earlier stars easily win on talent and personality. Go back and watch interviews with these stars, they'll put Ryan Reynolds to shame with their wit and insights
I could not agree more!!! Absolutely fabulous video!!! Sharing it with all of my friends!!
i started looking for the like button about half way through.
Ace
@@guytansbariva2295Agreed! 👍
8 years ago, I saw this on a Facebook feed and it did not even have 500,000 views yet. A few hours later it had over a million. And by the evening it was getting so many views, I couldn't keep up. I knew when I first saw it that it would be viral quick.
And as of today it's watching has created over 30,300 comments.
All because this is one VERY entertaining video.
The greatest generation in more ways than one.
Out of countless thousands of possible dance scenes, it is absolutely mind blowing that someone could edit and synch this to such perfection. It’s fantastic from start to finish.
The clip from Singin' in the Rain at 2:17 is especially on-point!
Absolutely Amazing❤ Fantastic❤ L❤VED This Video‼
@@Katrinawitch how about that big smile on Mickey Rooney's face right after.
Only half at best fit the beat.
@@johndoe-qv3fi disagree,
Absolutely brilliant. Speechless. I cannot imagine how many hours it took to put this together. Executed perfectly. The performers would have enjoyed your masterpiece. What a gift to us all.
@Nonaya Bidness not that hard? You do one and lets compare. Are you that much of a narcissist that you can't even imagine. What am I doing? Talking to narcissists are like talking to a brick wall.
@Nonaya Bidness You may be be narrow minded, but you would be wrong about me having a bad day. Try month. 👍🏻😛
@Nonaya Bidness Thanks Lady 👍🏻
Yep what a gift! Talented!
Connie
Gene Kelly, the Mills Brothers, Shirley Temple, Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers! GAWD! BRILLIANT and THANK YOU for putting the name of the movie!! Priceless gems each and every one of them!
*Black-White-Male Female - Young- Old - EVERYONE....FANTASTIC!!! KUDOS!*
Whoever did the cut is a genius. Period.
No wrong! The old school people he was editing were geniuses. He's just a computer tech wizard but he did do a great job.
@@TabRoss1st Thanks! Good to know :-)
Yes you are right this is pure genius don't listen to the haters who didn't think of it first .
This is fantastic. The editor hit every mark from start to finish. Style, tone, pace and rhythm- it is freaking fantastic! I would love to know who did this.
When even white ppl could dance 😂
2:17 "Don't believe me just watch-" Sofa slam, boss mode!
My god an awesome cut!
Cant agree more
Agreed
My favorite part in this video 😁
Checknout Janet Jackson's
Pleasure Principle video with the chair. Similar to the sofa slam.
"Singing in the Rain" Gene Kelly, Donald O'Connor and Debbie Reynolds 1952
This is not dance . This is Art ❤
I love how they incorporated the dances to the beat of the music. This is fantastic. I just love Fred Astaire, & Gene Kelly
This was an editing masterpiece. They'll reference this video in Universities across the world in the future. *Take A Bow*
Well said!!
Love Love Love this wonderful compilation! Thank you oh so very much. I was especially happy to see Cyd Charisse in the clips. She has not received nearly enough credit for her beautiful dancing.
The editing was fine, but it's a real marvel that he found all the perfect clips..!
Tbh this should have been the music video for the song. Also I almost died when those dudes jumped off the balcony near the end and landed in splits. Owwww.
Ananias, James and Warren Berry.
See the whole routine at ua-cam.com/video/fBP1C_kcvok/v-deo.html
The whole contiuous take starts almost 30 seconds before this with them doing the splits, twirling canes and running up the stairs, before leaping from the balcony.
So many things could have gone wrong to spoil the take (including throwing their canes from out of shot for them to catch at the end). God knows how many times they had to reshoot. The one on the left (Ananias, I think) looks like he's about to lose his hat on landing, isn't quite in position to receive the cane cleanly, and trips on the step (!) on the way off stage at the end. (I'm still not sure whether the trip was scripted, adlibbed or a goof.)
They were not credited for the movie, Panama Hattie. Ananias died less than 10 years later.
They were in a lot of great old musicals. Watch TCM
How they can still walk after is beyond me.....
I feel like this should've been the official video as well.
ohifonlyx33 the sound of smashing glass, is strangely apt 😂😂😂
Wow! Them folks sure could dance! Love this all over the place!😍
This could very well be my favorite video of all time on the internet
This video should be shown on the Academy Awards show and deserves an Oscar itself! Congratualations!
Agreed!❤️
I so agree. Amazing
I thought the exact thing 10 min ago! Masterful synching and editing and film quality!
I agree!!!! Not only is it so well put together but it can show the younger generation how talented people were in the past and how even though times have changed, we are still the same. This is awesome.
yep
I played this for my mother, she is 86. She loved it and was mesmerized.
I played it for my mum too, earlier this evening! She had a smile on her face all the way through, (only interrupted by some audible gasps and a few laughs!) She even clapped at the end!
I can't wait to show this to my Mum too!
Edit 2 weeks later ~ Showed my Mum, as a stage dancer for many years when she was younger (80 now) she loves this and has watched it so many times, I think she knows all the words to Uptown Funk! I don't think she's comfortable saying "Funk" tho!!
God bless her
You're a great daughter.
The old ones are the best. No one dances like this anymore. Thank you 💓💓
OMG the skill and time that the videographer put into this. Amazing. I could watch this over and over and over !!!
This should be submitted for an Academy Award for BEST EDITING.
Absolutely!
You've got my vote.
@@55Quirll 100%
@@robertmulero414 These are people with real talent that I enjoy watching.
Job well done
To the person or persons who created this video: I don't know how many UA-cam videos I've watched, but all I can say is...You Won.
Incredible!!!!
Right??
Won?
100%
@@artdecotimes2942 Yes, Won...the official currency of South Korea.
I watch this periodically and I love it each time I see it.
ME 2 😂❤
So, once again I got my thrill from this amazing spectacle. From start to finish, none of it gets old. Hey, Powers-That-Be, there should be a Grammy or Oscar to honor this singular chunk o’ happiness.
This is one of the coolest things I have ever seen.
I agree!
Exactly!
Ditto!
Agreed.
Fun fact, when Jimmy Cagney started tap dancing down the stairs in Yankee Doodle Dandy, it was improvised. He was just supposed to walk down, but he decided spur of the moment that Cohan (his character) would have danced. Director Michael Curtiz agreed and left it in.
Thank you for sharing that. Always loved Cagney.
I love that
Hahaha! I looked at that scene thinking " I would have fallen and killed myself on camera..." LOL
You wanna see my James Cagney?
That IS a fun fact! Thanks for sharing!
Unlimited talent plus pure fun = uplifting joy.
I lost count on how many times Fred and Ginger showed up. GREAT JOB!!
This never gets old. I’ve seen it multiple times and it’s always a joy.
It is a total joy! And perfection!
Like, HOW!
Oh yes!
No it doesn't which is why I'm here again.
Whoever made this video is a rock-solid genius. I love these old movies and it was so fun watching this. I just can't believe someone could get all this so spot-on.
I think it says something too about the timeless quality of the dancing and a song like this. So many "younger" people these these are so "ewww" about anything not the most recent. Stuff evolves but retains what comes before. I think the best performers are the ones that can appreciate what came before.
The Definition Of Perfection!!! 😎
You are so right!
Anne Galivan Wow, I have to agree!!!
Came across this by accidental auto play and so happy that I did! This is AMAZING!!!! I can't wait to put it on during our next party!
Old school. Never gets old true talent on a budget. Really talented people. Not false. Such enjoyable watching ❤
Whoever put this together was brilliant! My Dad played in the bands that backed up some of these people, he's 94.
Webgurl Give your dad a hug for me! I'm glad he got to work with all these greats! What instruments does he play?
Just shows, the "beat" goes on and on and on...it never really changes!!
This is a masterpiece ! It should be winning all kinds of awards !!
Whoever put this together, "JOB WELL DONE!"
Go dad
I really miss when the camera was more static in musicals so you could actually see the skill put into the dancing.
That was Fred Astaire's and Hermes Pan's contribution. Fred said: 'Either the camera dances or I do.'
Notice that this compilation omits Busby Berkeley's massed spectacles, which were more about cinema trickery and editing than choreographic or performing skills. The aesthetic of the music video owes more to Buzz, although he did not try to disguise lack of talent with fast cutting.
@@esmeephillips5888 Interesting, thanks! Too bad both aren't used more equally. Though I do get using camera edits in case the actor can't quite get the moves or to draw the eye.
Celebrity casting or not, an actor/tress can mostly be trained, so I hope the static camera returns one day. I also miss it's use in action films like Jackie Chan movies so to look at the great fighting stunts.
I felt the same for so many years! Simply give me the best camera angle and allow me to view the entire routine as if I had the best seat in the house! I had often wondered what the chorus was up to in modern musicals and opening numbers as well as the action going on in the backfield of televised sport events. How I miss the good old days.
@@sharoncarter5962 Yeah, don't get me wrong, I do enjoy dynamic camera angles but sometimes you really want to see the human performance from the cast. I also miss static cameras from action movies like in old Jackie Chan films.
Now they shake the camera until you get motion sickness and don't ever wanna go to the movies again.
FANTASTIC!!! What else can be said except, ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC!!!
Proof that dancing and music are universal and timeless!
This is the happiest five minutes on UA-cam. I simply have to watch it every few months just to smile. Thank you so much for all the time and work you put into it. And an enormous debt of gratitude to the magnificent talent of the Hollywood greats that dance in this. ❤️
Agree, it helps with all that we have been through to genuinely just smile, enjoy and in my. case reminisce on all those movies I watched (UK TV Sunday matinee). This video is like a tonic.
Well said! 👍🏻😉❤️
Same here. I have watched this several times now, I just love it. It also brings back memories of watching a lot of these films with my parents when I was young.
oh my gosh, I feel the same! I had the best time dancing to this along with the GREATEST dancers - tiktokers could learn a thing or two from Fred & Ginger, or Gene. ;)
Thank you for this video. My grandma has memory issues and I've "introduced" this video to her like 5 times already. Each time she is so happy to watch it and she loves the video. Over and over again.
Oh my gosh, I want to love this story, but there’s only one like button ❤️
Aww, that is so sweet! 💕
Best wishes to you and your grandma!
Aww🤗
I do the same with my grandma!
I have to ask. Does she remember that the dancers in the video were originally dancing to slightly different music back in the day or does she just roll with it?
Could watch these all day.😮
Thank you Bruno's music to bring back the true the original icons
Only thing more FANTASTIC than the dancing is the editing. Incredible. Thank you.
It's Perfect!!! :)
I am AW-struck by editing dancing & love music(im 68 but love alot of current music.)..thanx to all 💗
I've done video editing. IT'S HARD WORK!!! This is Genius!
Superb editing indeed and must have a great knowledge of the dance sequences. Kudos!
Marie Smith, agreed!
This has got to be one of the finest things on the internet ever. Somebody please give this guy an award for, for, hell, just everything. Standing O and fist in the air.
That was smoother than a fresh jar of Skippy
What makes you believe it's a guy? 😉
@@shivasgirl1609 He provides links (in the expanded video description above) to two books he has written, with author name Michael Binder. ;)
@@David_P132 Thank you, David, for taking the time to share your info. with me, & for understanding my question was tongue in cheek 😋. Sorry, this emoji was the closest I could find to represent tongue in cheek, I thought tongue near cheek, in this case would be ok.
You literally took the words right out of my mouth😂. Why the frick is this so incredibly satisfying to watch???
Excellent introduction to the Golden Age of Hollywood!
Eleanor Powell, Fred Astaire, Gene Kelly, and especially the Nicholas Brothers dancing in musicals has sadly disappeared from our culture.
Thank you for your efforts to keep this art form relevant to modern audiences!
Imagine if the great grand children of these performers saw this.. forever digital memory..
Talk about award winning. There has to be some sort of award for this.
53 million views worth of award!!
just normal Hollywood talent from the old days, nothing compares to it now. Go ahead and twerk that big fat ass, you got nothing on your elders
I love watching this because I am a dancer and they are awesome!!
5 and a half years later, and my jaw still drops at the editing skill here...
If any of the stars from these films were still alive when this video was made, I sincerely hope someone showed it to them. How thrilling it would be to see your work appreciated and loved by a new generation
I've watched this probably 1,000 times and I'm as mesmerized as the first time. Pure enjoyment, for the most part.
2:18 - 2:28 put my jaw on the floor, that sync was so perfect!!
That's my favorite part too!
You are right! I agree! I am a dance instructor and I loved that part! Just amazing! It's a talent to appreciate talent, so high five to you! God bless. Peace, Lynne
They did that in one take!
Wow. Just wow.
@@missnukkinfutz Hi Stephanie M! 😊 I am a dance instructor. This video makes me smile! Your words are fitting... "Wow. Just wow." God bless you! Peace, Lynne 🍃🌺🍃
I'm five years late to the party, but this video is just poetry.
I feel the same way. It just showed up in my recommends. I was already a fan of all these movies and it is a remarkable job of editing that the creator did to sync each one to the music. I have already bookmarked this one and will likely watch it for years to come. We should all make a pact to come back and post at least once every year.
Same here, so glad this hit my feed and I stayed to the end. Epic.
Need more of this now days🙏🏻😉
This is people dancing, decades, cultures and just feeling the music. No racism, no nothing. Just a pure love of dancing.
@@bettywhite9786 the music is rubbish Betty, should be the original but that is probably too hard to do.
Genius. And you even included dancing from all the way back to the silent movies! God bless you for sharing your masterpiece with the world.