Hermes Pan walked away in mid shoot when Coppola botched the filming of his choreography by ignoring the Astaire-Pan golden rule of framing the dancers' full figures and keeping camera trickery unobtrusive. Young Master Francis admitted later that he should have listened to the old masters. Nevertheless until later in this sequence the camera behaves itself, and we have an ingenious potted history of dancing's evolution in movies. The opening reminds us, in Fred's pastiche of Irish jig, that modern American tap had a white ancestry as well as a black one. Then Fred and Pet do an affectionate partnered piece (cf Adele and Fred on Broadway) before performing in front of a chorus in a jazzy way, evoking the Hollywood musical of the 1930s and 1940s. Given this evolution, it is appropriate that after years of screen segregation black and white (and not only pre-pubertal kids) are seen mingling freely. Pet Clark had caused a stir on TV by- in the eyes of some Deep South station owners- acting too pally with Harry Belafonte in her variety show. Fred had always helped black hoofers get ahead and learned from them. 'Finian's Rainbow' was on the cusp of racial integration in 'family-friendly' mainstream entertainment.
my dad used to sing this song to me when I was little, he sung a lot of songs but this was my favorite. for some reason I'd get teary when he'd sing it now its so nostalgic I just cry haha
One of my favorite movies as a kid, even if it stereotyped us Irish...::G:: But nobody I know remembers it. Everyone thinks Darby 'O Gill...LOL Just loved this music. Loved "Og", the leprechaun. :) And love Petula Clark's music to this day.
Fred Still had it. I think he was like 66 when they filmed that! And correct me if I am wrong didn't Francis Ford Coppola direct this movie? Fred was a class act in every way. I owned a hand written letter that Fred wrote to an old Broadway producer friend of his, ever so graciously turning down an offer to use Fred's name to sell some kind of record in the 60's, he really was a nice guy. I have scans if anyone would like to read it. Thanks for posting the clip.
I would LOVE a copy of that. I am a serious Fred Astaire fanatic and scholar. I have a few signed photos stills of his and a fist edition of his memoir Steps In Time.
Well, I sadly disagree with most of the raves here. I do love this musical. I love Fred Astaire. But Pet, as good as her voice was, was a HORRIBLE actress as were most of this cast. I've seen it on stage and enjoyed it, the music is wonderful, but this movie is so sadly unwatchable.
The brilliance of Fred Astaire so musical in his dance and song
A amazing film
I adore this film. I could watch it a thousand times.
We really need more movies like this these days. We need something to life our hearts. Look to the rainbow.
This scene is absolutely adorable!
Thank you for uploading this scene. I too adore this movie.
Oh I love this movie, the song and I really love Fred Astaire, he is unforgettable.
El gran Fred Astaire
Hermes Pan walked away in mid shoot when Coppola botched the filming of his choreography by ignoring the Astaire-Pan golden rule of framing the dancers' full figures and keeping camera trickery unobtrusive. Young Master Francis admitted later that he should have listened to the old masters.
Nevertheless until later in this sequence the camera behaves itself, and we have an ingenious potted history of dancing's evolution in movies. The opening reminds us, in Fred's pastiche of Irish jig, that modern American tap had a white ancestry as well as a black one. Then Fred and Pet do an affectionate partnered piece (cf Adele and Fred on Broadway) before performing in front of a chorus in a jazzy way, evoking the Hollywood musical of the 1930s and 1940s.
Given this evolution, it is appropriate that after years of screen segregation black and white (and not only pre-pubertal kids) are seen mingling freely. Pet Clark had caused a stir on TV by- in the eyes of some Deep South station owners- acting too pally with Harry Belafonte in her variety show. Fred had always helped black hoofers get ahead and learned from them. 'Finian's Rainbow' was on the cusp of racial integration in 'family-friendly' mainstream entertainment.
my dad used to sing this song to me when I was little, he sung a lot of songs but this was my favorite. for some reason I'd get teary when he'd sing it now its so nostalgic I just cry haha
I have this movie, I watch it often. Sucha good movie, love the songs. ^_^
thank you for uploading this! i love it. my choir is singing it for a concert tonight, and since we started it i've wondered what the movie was about.
Love this movie. Petula, Fred and Tommy all in one movie.
Wonderful - I thank you very very much. Wonderful - maybe I said that but I really mean it
i love this so much
One of my favorite movies as a kid, even if it stereotyped us Irish...::G:: But nobody I know remembers it. Everyone thinks Darby 'O Gill...LOL Just loved this music. Loved "Og", the leprechaun. :) And love Petula Clark's music to this day.
I have to mention that Fred Astaire was 69 yrs old when he made this and boy could that man still dance ...
lindas musicas- music Beautiful
Fred Still had it. I think he was like 66 when they filmed that! And correct me if I am wrong didn't Francis Ford Coppola direct this movie? Fred was a class act in every way.
I owned a hand written letter that Fred wrote to an old Broadway producer friend of his, ever so graciously turning down an offer to use Fred's name to sell some kind of record in the 60's, he really was a nice guy. I have scans if anyone would like to read it. Thanks for posting the clip.
Que saudades destes filmes e destas músicas que aqueciam a alma, que apelavam ao amor e à compreensão, ao respeito e à alegria.
No words.
y love is a Old Devil moon- adoro esta musicas
I would LOVE a copy of that. I am a serious Fred Astaire fanatic and scholar. I have a few signed photos stills of his and a fist edition of his memoir Steps In Time.
looooove this movie! bUT iD LIKE TO SEE ''this Time of the Year''!!! Please! Its not on youtube...
I love the movie and music but it bombed big time when it came out
eu queria que alguem pudesse me dar uma dica como baixar este filme simplesmente amei - me faz lembrar a minha infancia
hey great videos i checked them all out!!! you wouldnt happen to have the "begot" scene???? - have a good one, thanks.
Please upload When I'm Not Near the Girl I love, and Something Sort of Grandish!
I have written a piece in this style. It's called Waltz for Mrs K and is on UA-cam.
I am in the dutch version of this musical :D I play Henry(-->Henriette
The actor playing Darby O'Gill WAS the original Finian
The third movie for pre-Godfather Francis Ford Coppola.
I think he was closed to 70.
You say you dog can act better and accuse me of not having a heart? Geeze! ;-)
ok
Petula Clark had a hmm..."special" voice...as talking or singing...
is there only me that thinks Petula Clark is fit?
No
@Jukeboxfun he was already 69
where was obama born?
Well, I sadly disagree with most of the raves here. I do love this musical. I love Fred Astaire. But Pet, as good as her voice was, was a HORRIBLE actress as were most of this cast. I've seen it on stage and enjoyed it, the music is wonderful, but this movie is so sadly unwatchable.