7 Brides for 7 Brothers is one of the best Musicals out there. Wonderful score, good story, though old fashioned. Which I personally love but some people today might not. The dancing is great and the singing SUPERB with Howard Keel and Jane Powell in the leads.
For 1953, under all the restrictions of the Hayes Code, it was feminist AF. You couldn't have a character say they were pregnant, only that they were "going to have a baby". Pregnant female characters couldn't even be SHOWN to have a large belly - that's why Millie is covered with a quilt during the winter montage.
This is one of my favorite musicals of all time, mainly because of this dance scene. I am a retired music educator, and when I would do a unit on musicals with my elementary students, I would show this musical to my 4th and 5th graders and they absolutely LOVED it! The girl in the purple dress is Julie Newmar, one of the actresses who played Catwoman on the Batman TV show, before all the movies came out. Did you notice the change in the music when "Frank" kept beating all of the townsmen in arm wrestling while standing on the 2 planks of wood? That was the point when the brothers were winning! Please, watch the entire movie!
So glad you enjoyed this. There are many dance sequences from many films worth watching. There are several great ones from the 1952 film Singin’ In The Rain. The routine created by Gene Kelly for the song Good Mornin’ is amazing! It comes in at #1 on the AFI list of 100 Greatest Movie Musicals.
This was set in the Pacific Northwest when ladies were scarce, so the townsmen weren't too thrilled when the 7 brothers showed up to literally steal the girls whom they'd been courting. The whole movie is great fun; there's even a lumberjack ballet sequence, "Lonesome Polecat". Despite MGM cutting the budget and making everything much more difficult to achieve, the story, the cast, the music and those behind the cameras really did a great job. It's also a very Americana-type movie in its setting and in showing the pioneering spirit of those who faced hard work and a rough life in order to establish their families.
The TV series Here Come the Brides (1968) was inspired by this movie. Single women brought from the east coast to the Pacific Northwest to be brides for loggers.
I'm 60 years old. I think I've watched this movie almost every year since the time I was 7 years old. I still have a crush on the oldest brother, Adam, played by Howard Keel - he had such a beautiful voice and his character was so bold, and charming...even if somewhat not really aware of what good social norms were...lol.
Howard Keel plays the eldest brother Adam, he is an actor and singer. Benjamin is Jeff Richards, actor and former professional baseball player. Caleb is Matt Mattox, a professional dancer. Daniel is Marc Platt, a professional dancer. Ephraim is Jacques d'Ambrois, a principal dancer from the New York City Ballet Company. Frank is Tommy Rall, professional dancer and singer. Gideon is Russ Tamblyn, actor, gymnast, tumbler.
Jacques D'ambois was the Prince when I first saw the New York City Ballet's Nutcracker. He was an amazing dancer, and started a school for underprivileged kids who wanted to learn dance. He also danced the ballet in Carousel
I had to re-watch the reaction. It was so much fun to see the amazement on your faces of these so talented people. And it's just one of the best scenes in the movie. Love your reactions.
Russ Tamblyn who is still living, although I'm not sure if he's still acting. The last credit I see for him is in 2018. He's also the father of acclaimed actress Amber Tamblyn.
Thanks so much for doing this reaction! It's my FAVORITE movie musical of all time--how could anything be better? Did you know: The entire sequence was shot in ONE TAKE (ONE TAKE!) and it was not only perfect, but NO ONE was injured in the process? Yes, it is Russ Tamblyn playing (and dancing) the youngest brother, and one of the older brothers (they call him Caleb in the sequence) was borrowed from the New York City Ballet, where he was one of the lead dancers? He does a number of wonderful turns in this musical. The orchestra, of course, was MGM's own orchestra--and MGM was king of the musical movies for many years--among the musical stars it had under contract were Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, Ann Miller, Gene Kelly, Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney, and Howard Keel and Jane Powell, who star in SEVEN BRIDES (and are in this sequence, Jane as one of the dancers!) I'd love it if you did a full-length reaction of this movie--I've never seen anyone do it--and it's really the best! Thanks for this, though; made my night!
Hi, apologies, but you are incorrect in saying this was shot in one take, unfortunately this is not the case. It can be seen throughout the sequence there are cuts to show the scene from a different angle. There are a number of other parts of the sequence that shows it was not a one take shot. When he is dancing on the roller on the top of the well, he is clearly on cables, as there is a jump cut prior to him doing the somersault to the ground.
@@treadingtheboards2875 Not to mention Russ Tamblyn's shirt coming untucked during is tumbling scenes and miraculously tucked in when landing on the ground. That does't take away from the magic - and incredible skill - it's just what it was.
A lot of people have mentioned Russ Tamblyn. His daughter, Amber, is known for "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants" and "Joan of Arcadia". There are only 5 brothers and townswomen dancing. The guy who played Ben (2nd oldest) didn't dance. His partner (Dorcas) was played by Julie Newmar (who went by Julie Newmeyer at the time). She was one of 3 actresses who played Catwoman (the others were Eartha Kitt and Lee Meriwether) on the "Batman" TV series.
And Julie is always placed the back or edge of each dance she's in so that her 5'11" height did not distract from the much-shorter other female dancers.
It would definitley be worthwhile to see the entire movie. This scene has a context behind it that you could never get without seeing the movie up to that point. It makes the schene far more interesting.
I was privileged to see the stage version in Toronto with Howard Keel and Jane Powell reprising their movie roles. Though really too old for their parts, they still had their amazing voices. May I also comment on the amazing orchestration by Conrad Salinger.
In 1980 or 1981 Howard Keel was touring in Camelot. I was in my early 20's ( and in love with him) and my family and I got tickets. My dear mom sat me down and reminded me that Mr Keel had aged almost 30 years. We were in the 4th row and he was fabulous! And still very very handsome. Hearing his voice in person was indescribable. Wish I could have seen him in 7 Brides in person.
Oh wow, this brought back a lot of memories. About 15 or so years ago, my son, my daughter and I were in a stage production of this musical, my son was at that time a bit of a dancer and took part in The Barn Dance sequence, it lasted around 10 minutes. Our choreography was different to the movie but it won our choreographer an award for her work.
Great reaction video! Russ Tamblyn, the brother in the bright blue shirt, played Riff, the leader of the Jets in the movie “West Side Story”. He danced amazingly in that film as well!
I saw this first in third grade and loved it. Frank has always been my favorite. I did in fact see this on stage when I worked at Goodspeed Opera House, and it’s quite something to witness. One of the understudies taught himself a forward tuck, no hands, after a few hours practice, because the character he was standing in for did one. He nailed it that night. I’m still friends with the actor who played Frank. Eric Sciotto, amazing guy and fantastic actor.
I am 71 now. Every year I would call 1 night Mom’s movie night and my 3 kids plus any friends staying with them had to watch this movie. To this day my kids still come home from different states with their kids and we have Mom’s movie night with 7 Brides for 7 Brothers. Not a one of my boys will admit to loving this movie, but they are right there watching it. So I know they love it, even though they are vocal that Disney’s Robin Hood is the best! 😏🥴😉🤣
My favorite musical with amazing dancing and singing! My children who are now in their 30's and 40's were raised on this and they love it too! You really need to watch the whole movie; it is so much fun!
I was in a community theater production of this. (I hadn't seen the movie yet.) When I saw this scene in the movie, I panicked. Our barn dance was a little easier, but still hard.
This movie is my favorite musical. Highly recommend watching it. Howard Keel's voice is amazing. So is Jane Powell's. That is actually them singing in the movie. The other's were almost all dubbed.
My boys sat and watched it with me in the 90’s and they were in high school! They loved it. They would try dancing their moves in comedy form! Oh such good memories. One time a friend of my 16 year old came over and I was watching it and he said this movie was awesome and you have to watch it! He did too. They sat and watched the whole thing. You have to watch the whole movie. An absolute joy.
You mentioned West Side Story- The brother in the blue shirt is also in the Gang Fight dance scene in West Side Story (Riff- blue jacket in that one.) The actor is Russ Tamblyn, who was in several musicals and major films. He is still alive at 89, and acting as recently as 2018.
Another dance scene you should check out is the Harmonia Gardens dance scene in the movie "Hello Dolly". Also watch Barbara Streisand sing the title track "Hello Dolly". The dress she's wearing is gorgeous & heavy. If I remember right, it weighed 40 pounds!!!
She was pregnant at the time of that scene. You can see it sometimes when you get a shot of her in profile but that's why she doesn't move much or dance much for that number
When I was a little girl at this time, I watched all the musicals that I could, because I wanted to be a dancer. The dancing of these performers is extremely difficult, and I applaud all the hard work they put out in order to entertain us. Thx for a walk down memory lane and I love how you're so open to different genres.
That is one of the most incredible dance sequences in any movie musical, ever. Choreographed by Michael Kidd. The whole movie is worth watching--especially for this barn dance and another number: "Lonesome Polecat." I love the emphasis on dance in those old musicals. Like Oklahoma, West Side Story, and Singin' in the Rain.
I've always loved this musical since I saw it at a drive-in (really big screen) when it first came out (1954). I loved how the six mountain men kidnapped the six girls and let the ladies scream at just the right moment. The older brother had already found his lady and she was the blond in the pink and white dress who came into the scene later to give the guys a hand on how to court a lady on the dance floor The screaming caused an avalanche which closed off the pass out to the guys' homestead. Closed it until the Spring melt.
Love this movie, it's outrageous. They shot it in 2 formats, so all done twice, there is plenty to see, in both, then they put one together for the video. Some of the guys were ballet dancers. The commentaries were very good. You gotta see the actual barn raising, and the Sabine women bit. Just watch the movie, you can fast forward if you're not so impressed wth the opera bits, though you need some of the words, for the plot line. This one was low budget, they asked for a bit more and got cut lower. The money went to Brigadoon.
This is a great movie. First saw it about 50 years ago, and it was old then! It's worth watching, and if you want to react to it, that wouldn't be a bad thing!
Those dancers defy gravity. You really should watch this whole movie. The story line is great. Then you will understand this dance and the whole scene. This movie has always been my favorite musical.
Showed this musical to my kids when they were little. My son sang two of the songs for his vocal exam in high school. He still listens to and sings Howard Keel songs (he's 32 now!)
Stanley Donan directed. This movie was a sleeper hit. MGM put most of their budget on Brigadoon that year…it was panned by critics and audiences. The audiences were lining up around the block to see seven brides. Gene Kelly may have taken it a little personally. Donan and Kelly collaborated on Singing in the Rain, the ultimate movie musical. After the year when Brigadoon and Seven Brides was released, their friendship cooled. Donan, a Jewish boy from South Carolina, went on to collaborate with Henry Mancini in Charade and other films
At 7:49 you mention how you'd love to see this in a theater. This movie is based (almost word for word) off a play of the same name. Their both amazing!
You too? I've loved that movie from the first time I saw it - and was so excited to see it onstage (at the Muny!) I don't remember the year, but I think it was early 80s. Wonderful movie, stellar choreography.
You guys might want to try watching I Like Myself from Gene Kelly's movie It's Always Fair Weather. He was a song and dance man that sang in the crooner style.
You saying you knew of West Side Story and not 7 Brides, is funny to me, because I was the exact opposite. I love this musical and grew up watching it, but only learned of West Side when I was in middle school, as it was a modern version of Romeo and Juliet.
I own this movie. Watched it many times as a kid. It is one of my favourite movies ever. I just decided to search UA-cam reactions of it and found this and it is only 2 weeks old. Crazy. Hell yeah
The redhead in the blue shirt, who grabbed and threw the ax at about 7:30, is Russ Tamblyn, who played Riff in West Side Story.
Also, he is the father of actress Amber Tamblyn.
And was much later Dr. Jacoby in "Twin Peaks". As was Richard Beymer, who played Tony!
And was Dr. Jacoby in General hospital at the same time his daughter, Amber, was Emily Quartermaine
@@hectorsmommy1717 That is hilarious-he was another (the same?) Dr. Jacoby on a soap opera! I had no idea.
@@FloraWest He also played God as a dog walker in Joan of Arcadia, also with his daughter Amber.
My second favorite musical. I can watch this all day and never get bored. Great singing from Howard keel and Jane Powell.
Howard Keel had a sexy, rich baritone voice and a very rakeish charm in both this movie and Kiss Me Kate.
@@Kayjee17 I LOVED KISS ME KATE. HE AND KATHRYN GRAYSON WERE HYSTERICAL. EXQUISETTE VOICES !!!
Totally agree, the brother in green was on loan from the NYC Ballet company
Out of curiosity, what's your very favorite musical?
Favorite musical.
7 Brides for 7 Brothers is one of the best Musicals out there. Wonderful score, good story, though old fashioned. Which I personally love but some people today might not. The dancing is great and the singing SUPERB with Howard Keel and Jane Powell in the leads.
Yeah, the premise would never fly these days, but it is a terrific musical with amazing dancing.
For 1953, under all the restrictions of the Hayes Code, it was feminist AF. You couldn't have a character say they were pregnant, only that they were "going to have a baby". Pregnant female characters couldn't even be SHOWN to have a large belly - that's why Millie is covered with a quilt during the winter montage.
This is one of my favorite musicals of all time, mainly because of this dance scene. I am a retired music educator, and when I would do a unit on musicals with my elementary students, I would show this musical to my 4th and 5th graders and they absolutely LOVED it! The girl in the purple dress is Julie Newmar, one of the actresses who played Catwoman on the Batman TV show, before all the movies came out. Did you notice the change in the music when "Frank" kept beating all of the townsmen in arm wrestling while standing on the 2 planks of wood? That was the point when the brothers were winning! Please, watch the entire movie!
Most of the dancers in this musical are from the NBT...New York Ballet Theater. They are serious, trained hoofers. The choreography is spectacular!
So glad you enjoyed this. There are many dance sequences from many films worth watching.
There are several great ones from the 1952 film Singin’ In The Rain. The routine created by Gene Kelly for the song Good Mornin’ is amazing!
It comes in at #1 on the AFI list of 100 Greatest Movie Musicals.
This was set in the Pacific Northwest when ladies were scarce, so the townsmen weren't too thrilled when the 7 brothers showed up to literally steal the girls whom they'd been courting. The whole movie is great fun; there's even a lumberjack ballet sequence, "Lonesome Polecat". Despite MGM cutting the budget and making everything much more difficult to achieve, the story, the cast, the music and those behind the cameras really did a great job. It's also a very Americana-type movie in its setting and in showing the pioneering spirit of those who faced hard work and a rough life in order to establish their families.
The TV series Here Come the Brides (1968) was inspired by this movie. Single women brought from the east coast to the Pacific Northwest to be brides for loggers.
I love that "Lonesome Polecat" number!
I'm 60 years old. I think I've watched this movie almost every year since the time I was 7 years old. I still have a crush on the oldest brother, Adam, played by Howard Keel - he had such a beautiful voice and his character was so bold, and charming...even if somewhat not really aware of what good social norms were...lol.
My sister liked Ben and I liked Gideon, he was so sweet, but now in my 40s I like Caleb.
There is also a winter dance that the precision of the tolls is spectacular
Howard Keel plays the eldest brother Adam, he is an actor and singer. Benjamin is Jeff Richards, actor and former professional baseball player. Caleb is Matt Mattox, a professional dancer. Daniel is Marc Platt, a professional dancer. Ephraim is Jacques d'Ambrois, a principal dancer from the New York City Ballet Company. Frank is Tommy Rall, professional dancer and singer. Gideon is Russ Tamblyn, actor, gymnast, tumbler.
Jacques D'ambois was the Prince when I first saw the New York City Ballet's Nutcracker. He was an amazing dancer, and started a school for underprivileged kids who wanted to learn dance.
He also danced the ballet in Carousel
Watch the movie. It is a delight! One of my favorites.
Amazing dancing. First saw it as a child, and am still blown away.
I had to re-watch the reaction. It was so much fun to see the amazement on your faces of these so talented people. And it's just one of the best scenes in the movie. Love your reactions.
The brother in the blue shirt went on to play Riff, the leader of the Jets in West Side Story
I was going to comment this!
Russ Tamblyn who is still living, although I'm not sure if he's still acting. The last credit I see for him is in 2018. He's also the father of acclaimed actress Amber Tamblyn.
what a cast, even included ballet dancer jacques d'amboise. that dance sequence is amazing :0
Thanks so much for doing this reaction! It's my FAVORITE movie musical of all time--how could anything be better? Did you know: The entire sequence was shot in ONE TAKE (ONE TAKE!) and it was not only perfect, but NO ONE was injured in the process? Yes, it is Russ Tamblyn playing (and dancing) the youngest brother, and one of the older brothers (they call him Caleb in the sequence) was borrowed from the New York City Ballet, where he was one of the lead dancers? He does a number of wonderful turns in this musical. The orchestra, of course, was MGM's own orchestra--and MGM was king of the musical movies for many years--among the musical stars it had under contract were Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, Ann Miller, Gene Kelly, Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney, and Howard Keel and Jane Powell, who star in SEVEN BRIDES (and are in this sequence, Jane as one of the dancers!) I'd love it if you did a full-length reaction of this movie--I've never seen anyone do it--and it's really the best! Thanks for this, though; made my night!
Hi, apologies, but you are incorrect in saying this was shot in one take, unfortunately this is not the case. It can be seen throughout the sequence there are cuts to show the scene from a different angle.
There are a number of other parts of the sequence that shows it was not a one take shot.
When he is dancing on the roller on the top of the well, he is clearly on cables, as there is a jump cut prior to him doing the somersault to the ground.
@@treadingtheboards2875 Not to mention Russ Tamblyn's shirt coming untucked during is tumbling scenes and miraculously tucked in when landing on the ground. That does't take away from the magic - and incredible skill - it's just what it was.
Our son, when about 6 years old, would watch this over and over and over
I haven’t seen this movie in many years! It’s a great movie. Thanx for my memories!
I love old musicals, and this is one of my favorites!
This is considered by many critics to be the finest dance scene ever put on film
my favorite musical, and this is the best scene
I love musicals & this is one of my favorites!
This musical is up there with the great classics, one of my all time favorites, never get tired of watching it! 💜🎶
I adore this film. If you want to see a bit more axe chorography from this film, then watch the number lonesome polecat.
One of my guilty pleasures ❤
A lot of people have mentioned Russ Tamblyn. His daughter, Amber, is known for "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants" and "Joan of Arcadia". There are only 5 brothers and townswomen dancing. The guy who played Ben (2nd oldest) didn't dance. His partner (Dorcas) was played by Julie Newmar (who went by Julie Newmeyer at the time). She was one of 3 actresses who played Catwoman (the others were Eartha Kitt and Lee Meriwether) on the "Batman" TV series.
And Julie is always placed the back or edge of each dance she's in so that her 5'11" height did not distract from the much-shorter other female dancers.
It would definitley be worthwhile to see the entire movie. This scene has a context behind it that you could never get without seeing the movie up to that point. It makes the schene far more interesting.
I've been a music teacher for 24 years and this is one of the movies I show my students.
I am crazy about this era of musicals! Thanx so much for this reaction!!
Truly incredible part of this wonderful musical.
I loved this movie as a kid and watched it many times. 1956 or somewhere around there.
Such a romantic classic, goin courtin was shore hard work, wow! Howard Keel, great voice! Bless your beautiful hides! 😍
The youngest woodsman, dark blue shirt doing the front & back ax jump, is Russ Tamblyn who played Riff in West Side Story
This is a classic.
I was privileged to see the stage version in Toronto with Howard Keel and Jane Powell reprising their movie roles. Though really too old for their parts, they still had their amazing voices. May I also comment on the amazing orchestration by Conrad Salinger.
In 1980 or 1981 Howard Keel was touring in Camelot. I was in my early 20's ( and in love with him) and my family and I got tickets. My dear mom sat me down and reminded me that Mr Keel had aged almost 30 years. We were in the 4th row and he was fabulous! And still very very handsome. Hearing his voice in person was indescribable. Wish I could have seen him in 7 Brides in person.
Oh wow, this brought back a lot of memories. About 15 or so years ago, my son, my daughter and I were in a stage production of this musical, my son was at that time a bit of a dancer and took part in The Barn Dance sequence, it lasted around 10 minutes.
Our choreography was different to the movie but it won our choreographer an award for her work.
Great reaction video!
Russ Tamblyn, the brother in the bright blue shirt, played Riff, the leader of the Jets in the movie “West Side Story”.
He danced amazingly in that film as well!
I saw this first in third grade and loved it. Frank has always been my favorite. I did in fact see this on stage when I worked at Goodspeed Opera House, and it’s quite something to witness. One of the understudies taught himself a forward tuck, no hands, after a few hours practice, because the character he was standing in for did one. He nailed it that night. I’m still friends with the actor who played Frank. Eric Sciotto, amazing guy and fantastic actor.
You guys gotta watch the whole movie. It’s fantastic
My favorite musical! My sister & I spent many a happy hour watching this when we were young. Naturally, this was our favorite part!
I am 71 now. Every year I would call 1 night Mom’s movie night and my 3 kids plus any friends staying with them had to watch this movie. To this day my kids still come home from different states with their kids and we have Mom’s movie night with 7 Brides for 7 Brothers. Not a one of my boys will admit to loving this movie, but they are right there watching it. So I know they love it, even though they are vocal that Disney’s Robin Hood is the best! 😏🥴😉🤣
I can't believe you never saw this great movie. I encourage you to see it, I assure you that you will love it!
A family favorite for years. It was just on TCM not long ago.
One of my most favorite musicals!!
The redhead in the blue shirt is Russ Tamblyn who was also West Side Story. He’s a great dancer.
My favorite musical with amazing dancing and singing! My children who are now in their 30's and 40's were raised on this and they love it too! You really need to watch the whole movie; it is so much fun!
Mine, too. When my Matthew was 2, he called it Sobbing Women Going to Town.
This was one of my favorite videos growing g up w toddler on roof hello dolly etc
Always has been one of my favorites. Thx for that.
I grew up watching all these 50' musicals growing up seven bride for seven brother was one of my favorite.
I was in a community theater production of this. (I hadn't seen the movie yet.) When I saw this scene in the movie, I panicked. Our barn dance was a little easier, but still hard.
This movie is my favorite musical. Highly recommend watching it. Howard Keel's voice is amazing. So is Jane Powell's. That is actually them singing in the movie. The other's were almost all dubbed.
My boys sat and watched it with me in the 90’s and they were in high school! They loved it. They would try dancing their moves in comedy form! Oh such good memories. One time a friend of my 16 year old came over and I was watching it and he said this movie was awesome and you have to watch it! He did too. They sat and watched the whole thing. You have to watch the whole movie. An absolute joy.
You mentioned West Side Story- The brother in the blue shirt is also in the Gang Fight dance scene in West Side Story (Riff- blue jacket in that one.) The actor is Russ Tamblyn, who was in several musicals and major films. He is still alive at 89, and acting as recently as 2018.
Another dance scene you should check out is the Harmonia Gardens dance scene in the movie "Hello Dolly". Also watch Barbara Streisand sing the title track "Hello Dolly". The dress she's wearing is gorgeous & heavy. If I remember right, it weighed 40 pounds!!!
She was pregnant at the time of that scene. You can see it sometimes when you get a shot of her in profile but that's why she doesn't move much or dance much for that number
This and oklahoma are top musicals.
This is my favorite along with Calamity Jane featuring Doris Day and Howard Keel. This is just a fun watch.
One of the best feel good movies ever made. Watch it when you need a pick-me-up. It will always do the trick.
One of the best MGM musicals. ❤
Outstanding movie
Russ Tamblyn - in the Blue Shirt - was a gymnast and the later on a circus performer before he took up acting and dancing
When I was a little girl at this time, I watched all the musicals that I could, because I wanted to be a dancer. The dancing of these performers is extremely difficult, and I applaud all the hard work they put out in order to entertain us. Thx for a walk down memory lane and I love how you're so open to different genres.
Love Love Love this musical. When my middle son was about 4, this was all he wanted to watch. He would act, dance and sing through the whole thing
That is one of the most incredible dance sequences in any movie musical, ever. Choreographed by Michael Kidd. The whole movie is worth watching--especially for this barn dance and another number: "Lonesome Polecat." I love the emphasis on dance in those old musicals. Like Oklahoma, West Side Story, and Singin' in the Rain.
I've always loved this musical since I saw it at a drive-in (really big screen) when it first came out (1954). I loved how the six mountain men kidnapped the six girls and let the ladies scream at just the right moment. The older brother had already found his lady and she was the blond in the pink and white dress who came into the scene later to give the guys a hand on how to court a lady on the dance floor The screaming caused an avalanche which closed off the pass out to the guys' homestead. Closed it until the Spring melt.
I own this movie and absolutely love it!
Love this movie, it's outrageous. They shot it in 2 formats, so all done twice, there is plenty to see, in both, then they put one together for the video. Some of the guys were ballet dancers. The commentaries were very good.
You gotta see the actual barn raising, and the Sabine women bit. Just watch the movie, you can fast forward if you're not so impressed wth the opera bits, though you need some of the words, for the plot line. This one was low budget, they asked for a bit more and got cut lower. The money went to Brigadoon.
Now, watch and comment on this great movie Please! Been watching it since I was 8, I'm now 79 and it's my fave musical❤❤ !
My favorite musical from 1955. Loved this although they have all passed - they were supreme dancers and athletes.
This is a great movie. First saw it about 50 years ago, and it was old then! It's worth watching, and if you want to react to it, that wouldn't be a bad thing!
I have several of this musical’s songs downloaded. Bless Her Beautiful Hide is my favorite.❤️
Excellent movie not enough people have seen.
If you get the 5oth anniversary dvd you'll be amazed at the extras at the end.
My favourite dance sequence of all time.
I think one of the "brides" is Julie Newmar, (a.k.a. Catwoman, in the 60s Batman shows).
Those dancers defy gravity. You really should watch this whole movie. The story line is great. Then you will understand this dance and the whole scene. This movie has always been my favorite musical.
Yeah. Russ Tamblyn (the guy in the blue shirt who throws the axe) is in both this and "West Side Story."
This was my mother’s favorite MGM Musical ❤️
Showed this musical to my kids when they were little. My son sang two of the songs for his vocal exam in high school. He still listens to and sings Howard Keel songs (he's 32 now!)
My all time favorite!! Have loved it since I was a kid!
Stanley Donan directed. This movie was a sleeper hit. MGM put most of their budget on Brigadoon that year…it was panned by critics and audiences. The audiences were lining up around the block to see seven brides. Gene Kelly may have taken it a little personally. Donan and Kelly collaborated on Singing in the Rain, the ultimate movie musical. After the year when Brigadoon and Seven Brides was released, their friendship cooled. Donan, a Jewish boy from South Carolina, went on to collaborate with Henry Mancini in Charade and other films
I love Brigadoon too, but it's not as good as Seven Brides for Seven Brothers.
Best musical ever! A must watch!
This is one of my favorite movies. My Mom introduced me to this movie, when I was younger. I still hum one of their tunes on occasion.
The guy in the red shirt is the famous Bob fosse.
One of the best dance sequences I’ve ever seen. Love this movie!
Thx&see ya😁
At 7:49 you mention how you'd love to see this in a theater.
This movie is based (almost word for word) off a play of the same name. Their both amazing!
If you want to see another fun dance number from a musical around the same era, check out “Make Em Laugh” from Singing In The Rain. 😁
Really funny musical. I actually saw this at a high school play and they did a really great job at copying some of the dance moves.
This is my all-time favorite musical movie
I have loved this movie since I was a little girl!
Loved this musical. I even got to take in a stage adaptation of it at the Muni Opera in St. Louis.
You too? I've loved that movie from the first time I saw it - and was so excited to see it onstage (at the Muny!) I don't remember the year, but I think it was early 80s.
Wonderful movie, stellar choreography.
I love June brides from this musical. The brother in the red shirt is a ballet dancer.
This is a movie. Nothing like a good old fashioned musical. And, the gymnastics balance beam was born.
You guys might want to try watching I Like Myself from Gene Kelly's movie It's Always Fair Weather. He was a song and dance man that sang in the crooner style.
You saying you knew of West Side Story and not 7 Brides, is funny to me, because I was the exact opposite. I love this musical and grew up watching it, but only learned of West Side when I was in middle school, as it was a modern version of Romeo and Juliet.
I own this movie. Watched it many times as a kid. It is one of my favourite movies ever. I just decided to search UA-cam reactions of it and found this and it is only 2 weeks old. Crazy. Hell yeah
My three daughters absolutely loved this movie when they were young.
Seven Brides for seven brother is one of the best musicales of all time and the cast are excellent Love Howard Keel and Jane Powell in the lead
My favorite musical
I think it so cool that you're reacting to this great musical number! These men and women - such grace and athleticism!
Brilliant musical, absolutely loved it