I am an old man now, but some years ago I worked in the USA, and a lady who has been an absolute legend was appearing in her own show in Las Vegas, I am talking about the fabulous Mitzi Gaynor. I blew a ton of money on a four day stay in Vegas, and I had pre booked my ticket to see her perform. To say that I was stunned would be the understatement of my life, I knew from her films, that she was beautiful, but nothing prepared me for seeing her in person, she was a complete vision of beauty, no camera could ever capture her beauty, I swear I had never seen anyone as beautiful in my life At the age of 88 now, I am still smitten. Thank you Mitzi, for giving an old guy a lifetime of fabulous memories.
Black costumes against a red background, and a couple of gorgeous and jaw-droppingly talented dancers combine to make this scene a pure and sensual pleasure to watch.
Mitzi was so talented with all her dance movements and flexibility, and yet, kind of a forgotten wonderful female dancer that surely was underrated. This number alone is so well done as she couples so well with Gene. Great upload!
I never though Mitzi Gaynor got the full star status she deserved..she was so talented with an amazing figure and could sing, dance and act up a storm....xxx
How I miss the imagination and technical perfections of those old days. Of course Kelly and Gaynor are superb. But look at the meticulous support they're given: The set is so wonderful and "painterly". The 3-dimensional pieces, like the cash register, and juke-box with painted outlines... And look at how her simple "little black dress" moves... those weights sewn into the hem... just the RIGHT weight... so that it flares beautifully and comes back to rest. And the coordination of the camera work and editing to perfectly be part of the choreography. All stuff taken totally for granted by and large.
Andrew Rudin the painterly set is wonderful. It gives the feel of being in a storybook. Or a work of art. I also love the beatnik-hip style of the routine. The way he falls to the floor when she pushes him and the way they move around each other. It's erotic. It was quite hip for those days. The fact that Gene is wearing an open-necked black shirt and trousers and she's wearing a very unfussy, fitted black Bodice and full skirt. It feels cool and jazzy and not classical like many studio routines used to. I can see Gene's sexy stylistic influence here. His dancing had a youthful, energetic and machismo swagger to it which has been lost today in the oversexualised vulgar dance routines all over the media and on tv. Dance is often cheap-looking today and so are the dancers. Just so vulgar.
I think Mitzi was so underrated, she was a good actress, fantastic dancer, could sing AND had personality.....cute, beautiful little figure on her too....
IRONBUTTERFLY ASMR Mitzi was good, but Cyd Charisse emoted sex appeal with just a look. As good as Mitzi was with this dance, to me it was like Doris Day cast as a “lady of the night”
@@mmills5951 Mitzi was talented but there were others who did it longer and gave a unique twist to their dancing. Vera Ellen for her speed and gymnastics Cyd Charisse for her ballet mixed with jazz and she's limber Ann Miller with her tap dancing.
Me too! I can't take my eyes off of him whenever he's on screen and it's been that way for more than 40 years now, ever since that day when I saw "Singin' in the rain" for the very first time, I was 11 and fell in love with Gene the moment I saw him and I still love him just as much if not more. His looks, his smile, his perfect body and his out of this world phenomenal dancing is why I always will be in awe of this man!
Mitzi was a true consummate dancer/entertainer, Gene Kelly said of her, "she was one of a few who did'nt have tantrums and cry, she just got on with it, Jack Cole was the best dance teacher in the business, he made Mitzi a real dancer 5 years before this in the movie the i don't care girl, where mitzi does some of her best dancing, especially beale street blues, and the johnson rag, JUST FANTASTIC
The other features that I truly admire about this production number of Mr Gene Kelly & Ms Mitzi Gaynor - besides Mr Jack Cole & Mr Gene Kelly's sizzling & amazing choreography - were the marvelous set design;the beautiful composition of Mr Cole Porter;the stunning scene-execution of Mr George Cukor; the elegant & dramatic black costumes of the lead stars & the bit players;and the fascinating,sanguine,and fiery performances of the alluring Ms Mitzi Gaynor and the ever-dazzling Mr Gene Kelly.
This is the most perfect description of him yet! Even in Inherit The Wind, his character has a surly Tom-ness to it. Not an alley cat, but that world weary look cats have while still ready for anything.
Terrific number done by two dancers both athletic and graceful, pulling off such an enjoyable routine to some hot music. It sure is a Gene Kelly choreography all the way!
@@helenporter4729 Wow. With the original music it's beautiful, sensual, and romantic. Put It's Like That in the background and it becomes almost dirty... and even hotter. I'm amazed.
Ive seen pleanty of Dancers in my 51 years of existence and This is the most awesome duo that has ever glided across the floor wish I could of seen them live and in person they are liike magnet to steel or ying to yang Bravo poetry in motion
Two amazing talents. How about that leap up on to the bar by Kelly at 3:12!? Gaynor was a wonderfull dancer. She was still dancing on stage well into the 1980's.
I've always had a crush on Gene Kelly, he's tight. If I had grown up during his era, I would've given him a run as his #1 stalker. Mitzi looks amazing, so elegant.
that was amazing wow and also love her dress do they even make dresses like that anymore that has that much flare when you spin because i want one. and the dancing wow
Zoe ZR sure it looks great. But I guess, today many People will laugh at a person wearing such a dress. It is a beautiful and incredible good looking dress style, but today some kind of sensitivness for truly grace got lost. If somebody would invent a time machin, guess in which time i would travel ;)
Like two exotic felines! Beautiful! Kelly wasn't as strict as Astaire with his dance partners, although both Kelly and Astaire were superb dancers! Thank you.
Fabulous REAL MUSIC and such imagery and imagination. IT was stuff like this that MADE kids want to go to Hollywood or Broadway to make it big. This was the romance America had with the rest of the world.
this is labeled as "sexy" yet there is more respect and class in this scene than a "sexy" scene by today's standards. They don't make 'em like they used to...
After his successes in the early 50's with An American In Paris and Singin In The Rain, MGM should have negotiated a deal to loan Kelly out to play Sky Masterson in the film version of Guys And Dolls [ he would have been better suited for the role than Marlon Brando ] and to re-create his performance as Joey Evans in Pal Joey. He was still young enough for both roles.
@Poet2916 I am also feeling that way as well I have always had a crush on Gene Kelly!! And noone will never top his good looks or his smile!! Love you Gene baby!! :)
I am an old man now, but some years ago I worked in the USA, and a lady who has been an absolute legend was appearing in her own show in Las Vegas, I am talking about the fabulous Mitzi Gaynor. I blew a ton of money on a four day stay in Vegas, and I had pre booked my ticket to see her perform. To say that I was stunned would be the understatement of my life, I knew from her films, that she was beautiful, but nothing prepared me for seeing her in person, she was a complete vision of beauty, no camera could ever capture her beauty, I swear I had never seen anyone as beautiful in my life At the age of 88 now, I am still smitten. Thank you Mitzi, for giving an old guy a lifetime of fabulous memories.
Black costumes against a red background, and a couple of gorgeous and jaw-droppingly talented dancers combine to make this scene a pure and sensual pleasure to watch.
Her best movie, best number, best everything :) Underrated musical.
Mitzi was so talented with all her dance movements and flexibility, and yet, kind of a forgotten wonderful female dancer that surely was underrated. This number alone is so well done as she couples so well with Gene. Great upload!
I grew up in the 1950's-1960's, and I absolutely adored Mitzi Gaynor.❤ That shows I had good taste.
I never though Mitzi Gaynor got the full star status she deserved..she was so talented with an amazing figure and could sing, dance and act up a storm....xxx
How I miss the imagination and technical perfections of those old days. Of course Kelly and Gaynor are superb. But look at the meticulous support they're given: The set is so wonderful and "painterly". The 3-dimensional pieces, like the cash register, and juke-box with painted outlines... And look at how her simple "little black dress" moves... those weights sewn into the hem... just the RIGHT weight... so that it flares beautifully and comes back to rest. And the coordination of the camera work and editing to perfectly be part of the choreography. All stuff taken totally for granted by and large.
Sheer excellence!!!
Andrew Rudin the painterly set is wonderful. It gives the feel of being in a storybook. Or a work of art. I also love the beatnik-hip style of the routine. The way he falls to the floor when she pushes him and the way they move around each other. It's erotic. It was quite hip for those days. The fact that Gene is wearing an open-necked black shirt and trousers and she's wearing a very unfussy, fitted black Bodice and full skirt. It feels cool and jazzy and not classical like many studio routines used to. I can see Gene's sexy stylistic influence here. His dancing had a youthful, energetic and machismo swagger to it which has been lost today in the oversexualised vulgar dance routines all over the media and on tv. Dance is often cheap-looking today and so are the dancers. Just so vulgar.
Andrew - Not anymore, thanks to you!
The Dream Factory
I think Mitzi was so underrated, she was a good actress, fantastic dancer, could sing AND had personality.....cute, beautiful little figure on her too....
IRONBUTTERFLY ASMR Mitzi was good, but Cyd Charisse emoted sex appeal with just a look. As good as Mitzi was with this dance, to me it was like Doris Day cast as a “lady of the night”
@@mmills5951 Mitzi was talented but there were others who did it longer and gave a unique twist to their dancing.
Vera Ellen for her speed and gymnastics
Cyd Charisse for her ballet mixed with jazz and she's limber
Ann Miller with her tap dancing.
I totally agree. Same with DONALD O' CONNOR AND ANN MILLER
Thank you. She was adorable! I preferred her and Ann Miller over all the others myself.
@@stmichl9433 cant forget Vera Ellen
Mitzi really was a fantastic dancer.
Simply the best. How fortunate we are that we can still watch these two fabulous dancers.
Me too! I can't take my eyes off of him whenever he's on screen and it's been that way for more than 40 years now, ever since that day when I saw "Singin' in the rain" for the very first time, I was 11 and fell in love with Gene the moment I saw him and I still love him just as much if not more. His looks, his smile, his perfect body and his out of this world phenomenal dancing is why I always will be in awe of this man!
Mitzi was a true consummate dancer/entertainer, Gene Kelly said of her, "she was one of a few who did'nt have tantrums and cry, she just got on with it, Jack Cole was the best dance teacher in the business, he made Mitzi a real dancer 5 years before this in the movie the i don't care girl, where mitzi does some of her best dancing, especially beale street blues, and the johnson rag, JUST FANTASTIC
Love Mitzi she a sweet face and down to earth person. Love her professionalism and great talent
Mitzi's Dancing is a class act.
those wonderful times of hollywood...wish them back!
The other features that I truly admire about this production number of Mr Gene Kelly & Ms Mitzi Gaynor - besides Mr Jack Cole & Mr Gene Kelly's sizzling & amazing choreography - were the marvelous set design;the beautiful composition of Mr Cole Porter;the stunning scene-execution of Mr George Cukor; the elegant & dramatic black costumes of the lead stars & the bit players;and the fascinating,sanguine,and fiery performances of the alluring Ms Mitzi Gaynor and the ever-dazzling Mr Gene Kelly.
This number was all Kelly. Jack Cole was in the hospital with hepatitis at the time.
Gene Kelly had a kind of masculine feline energy to him. Like a panther, love him.
This is the most perfect description of him yet! Even in Inherit The Wind, his character has a surly Tom-ness to it. Not an alley cat, but that world weary look cats have while still ready for anything.
mitzi sure was one dame!
here is the amazing Mitzi in a Cyd style number really nailing it with major sensuality and that line!!!
Sorry to slightly disagree, The 'number' was a ;Gene ke;lly number' and Mitzi could dance rings around Cyd Charisse...any day.
I was fortunate enough to have seen Mitzi live on tour with her revue at Theatre of the Stars in Atlanta in the mid-1970s.
I smiled all the way through. 😀
Terrific number done by two dancers both athletic and graceful, pulling off such an enjoyable routine to some hot music. It sure is a Gene Kelly choreography all the way!
I miss these romantic comedy musicals. They literally don't make them like this anymore.
Simply perfect. They cannot TOUCH this these days...
The stars of today are a far cry from the stars here. More talent, and fully clothed. Evergreens.
Remarkable, sensual, delightful, and completely mesmerizing. Safe to say this is a love scene.
put run DMC It's like that over that track see what you think !
Whoa. It WORKS!
@@helenporter4729 Wow. With the original music it's beautiful, sensual, and romantic. Put It's Like That in the background and it becomes almost dirty... and even hotter. I'm amazed.
Glorious Mitzi!
They both were fantastic!
Fred Astaire may have been one of the greatest male dancers of the musical era, but Gene Kelly was THE greatest.
She has the loveliest extensions, and such a great ballet grounding, a joy to watch!
Historical moment in Hollywood history! Please give us real WIDE SCREEN ORIGINAL version! MERCI BEAUCOUP! Emmanuel
Ive seen pleanty of Dancers in my 51 years of existence and This is the most awesome duo that has ever glided across the floor wish I could of seen them live and in person they are liike magnet to steel or ying to yang Bravo poetry in motion
I loved Gene Kelly, I wanted to be a dancer, I love good tap dancers and these great old movies
"If Fred Astaire was the Cary Grant of dance, I'm the Marlon Brando" - Gene Kelly.
Blue collar version.
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Gotta love Mitzi!!!!!
A wonderful routine. This lady does not disappoint. Has it all.
Mitzi ? Damn!!!!! ALL woman, beautiful and talented. Who could axt fer more ?
Mitzi's legs -- now THOSE would be something to go viral about! Angelina is lovely, but Mitzi is INCREDIBLE.
Two amazing talents. How about that leap up on to the bar by Kelly at 3:12!? Gaynor was a wonderfull dancer. She was still dancing on stage well into the 1980's.
Thomas Leary Gene only just made it ; he lost a couple of milliseconds !
check out his stunt work in the 3 musketeers 1948 version. He does some stunts you'll find hard to believe.
I've always had a crush on Gene Kelly, he's tight. If I had grown up during his era, I would've given him a run as his #1 stalker. Mitzi looks amazing, so elegant.
Two beautiful people and beautiful dancers and Gene Kelly's sexy choreography all add up to wow.
No contemporary dancers can even vaguely imitate what their great grandparents did in the fifties.
Absolutely divine!
That intro with Mitzi is the sexiest thing I've ever seen!
Mitzi Gaynor is so believable as a 'lioness' in this scene. The brandished chair confirms the observation.
that was amazing wow and also love her dress do they even make dresses like that anymore that has that much flare when you spin because i want one. and the dancing wow
She had so much power in her thin frame, it is shocking considering how muscular modern dancers are
I want that dress!
please tell me, if you can finde it :)
My grandmother sewed a dress like this for herself, but now she gave it to me cause it fits me haha ❤️
Zoe ZR Lucky you! Such a dress looks much better, than todays ultra short dresses. This Performance is the best proof!
BlackbunnyxD Also, my grandmother made a beautiful I Love Lucy looking dress! It has white polka dots on a red dress!
Zoe ZR sure it looks great. But I guess, today many People will laugh at a person wearing such a dress. It is a beautiful and incredible good looking dress style, but today some kind of sensitivness for truly grace got lost. If somebody would invent a time machin, guess in which time i would travel ;)
I read an interview with Mitzi Gaynor in which she called Gene Kelly "delicious."
yes he looked delicious!
susan lloyd a gorgeous gorgeous man in every way.
Amazing! I hadn't seen this before, so thank you for posting
BRILLIANT & GRACEFUL!!! ★★★★★
Thanks for the nice comment Vinay! Cheers!
Mitzi Gaynor could do it all!
This is a fun film. Les Girls. Gene was probably 44 when he made this film.
How did I never see this before? Love it! *sigh* They don't make 'em like this anymore...
I always wonder how dancers remember so much choreography, getting every step in sync with fellow dancers.
I’m sure it’s due to months and months of practice.
Gene Kelly...swoon🤩
They're both so great I don't know who to watch
they are both just so amazing!!!!
Wow I need a moment after watching that
Like two exotic felines! Beautiful! Kelly wasn't as strict as Astaire with his dance partners, although both Kelly and Astaire were superb dancers! Thank you.
How she moves her derriere at the jukebox !
El pajaro azul
The Kardashian's would be jealous !
Such a perfectionist but GENEs, choreography Always seemed t get the best out of his co-dancers. He's one of HOLLYWOODS GR8s .
Fabulous REAL MUSIC and such imagery and imagination. IT was stuff like this that MADE kids want to go to Hollywood or Broadway to make it big. This was the romance America had with the rest of the world.
Absalutely amazing first time ive seen these 2 together great routine stoty technique artistry
this is labeled as "sexy" yet there is more respect and class in this scene than a "sexy" scene by today's standards. They don't make 'em like they used to...
Soooo beautiful! Balanced & languid.
What a set! 😍😍😍
Kelly's skill has no time !!!
You took the words right out of my mouth!
Gone are the days...
After his successes in the early 50's with An American In Paris and Singin In The Rain, MGM should have negotiated a deal to loan Kelly out to play Sky Masterson in the film version of Guys And Dolls [ he would have been better suited for the role than Marlon Brando ] and to re-create his performance as Joey Evans in Pal Joey. He was still young enough for both roles.
Absolutely agree. Stupid rules in those days.
Ironic that Sinatra got 'Pal Joey' after Kelly had taught him how to dance.
I would love to just up and dance with someone like this, surprise them with amazing dance moves.
What amazing choreography.
Great days of Hollywood
"Gene Kelly lifting me up like I was a powder puff. I was in Heaven." Mitzi Gaynor.
Amazing!
WoW, what a wiggle.
I just hope dancing is permitted in Paradise! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
it something that will probably never be seen again beauty
Dos fenómenos del espectáculo y el baile. Irrepetibles, eternos ...
I never seen Gene Kelly wear a leather jacket :)
Great Video.
amazing!!!
No, you aren't the only one! I think there are millions of women who wants to have his babies, dance with him and just be with him...
ロマンチックな音楽に素晴らしいダンス。そしてジーン・ケリー！
Wonderful dance 🥰
unusual yet fabulous choreography
Gene Kelly was one hell of a man.
Ohhh i loveeeee it, Super!!!
Bud Spencer looks awesome in that delightful ballet!
CRAZY works about Home HOLLYWOOD,! BRAVO ! Emmanuel from PARIS
Obsessed!
Romantic, sexy absolutely sublime you don’t get this now
What fluid movements
Classy af
Sex fully clothed had everything over what we're seeing on stage and film today. Less is definitely not more.
Gene Kelly didn't like when actors wore pants or suits, that's why he wore tight fitting outfits to show off his muscularity 😍💪🏼
Not to forget the talents they were. On the fron of the camera AND behind the camera (incl. music)
+Zoe ZR Tight-fitted clothing was probably more comfortable for him to dance in too.
@@caitlinjane92 , of course.
Splendid...
@Poet2916 I am also feeling that way as well I have always had a crush on Gene Kelly!! And noone will never top his good looks or his smile!! Love you Gene baby!! :)
Лаконично,ярко, эмоционально о мужском и женском. Блеск!!!
"Grease" in olden times ....
I was named after mitzi hah
So wonderfully romantic!