I'm so happy to be able to watch this with the rest of my favorite Christmas movies. First saw this when it came out with my sisters. We had all been raised on Crosby, Sinatra, and Martin's music. Mom and Dad were big fans of the crooners and their music played constantly in our house. Watching this movie brings all those memories, Thank you so much
Oh my goodness! I saw "Say One For Me" in the summer of 1959 in Sanford, Florida, where I was visiting my aunt and uncle. I've remembered the movie and theme song all these years, although I've forgotten the plot. Can't wait to see it again. Thank you!
I also saw "Say One For Me" when it came out in the summer of 1959. I was eleven years old and didn't quite understand everything that was going on. Liz/Eddie/Debbie had erupted about 10 months earlier and Debbie Reynolds had a lot of public goodwill. What I understand now, seeing it for the first time after all these years, is that Robert Wagner gives me the creeps.
A new Christmas song I have never heard!! That's amazing!! Being a huge fan of all musicals...I was shocked I never heard of this movie before! Truly wonderful!! Doesn't Bing Crosby make a totally believable priest? He always did! And how handsome was Robert Wagner...Wow! Debbie Reynolds was always the biggest star!! 🥰
I am 73 and must have seen this movie when it came out. Astonishing that I remembered the words to Say one For Me. My parents were great fans of Bing and I was born in Spokane a connection they always reminded me of. I was disappointed that he was actually born in.Tacoma.
I saw this movie when I was 6 years old at the Patterson, Baltimore, Maryland. My Aunt/Godmother. I LOVE THIS MOVIE❗️ Thank you so much for posting this movie.
My Generation knows him as "Uncle Martin", which is the last name of my mother's Iowa family (only 4 of 10 brothers and sisters remain) My Favorite Maritian, and I've come across a game show in the early 60s Stump the Stars with Sebastián Cabot as a regular cast members, he also had a small opening scenes in The Time Machine
A beautiful movie. Bing Crosby and Debbie Reynolds were two wonderfully gifted people. The young Robert Wagner was surprisingly good. Thanks for uploading this gem of a movie.
Bing Crosby's famous glissandi... and the film opening, a beautiful canon (round), accentuated by Debbie Reynolds' coquettish dance moves! Best formula of the 50s, and the musicals were in the lead! I had such glorious fun watching them, learning the songs, while dancing! Happy days! Thanks, for the memories! 💃💃💃
Hello. Never thought that Ms. D Reynolds & bingo would ever be in a flick w/Wagner !!! Way soo totally obsessed or fully incorrect. I've never seen this before. Wagner could had held a candle to miss Reynolds. Bingo may had been a legend however, time continues & life shall continue.
Never seen this romance musical. Reynolds was a favorite star by then, her rendition of her "signature" hit, that would finish out as #1 Tammy in 1957. One of her nicknames, was Aba Dabba from her first big 1951 movie, Singing in the Rain. I don't know if I've ever seen Robert Wagner sing..?
I’ve watched a lot of old movies and I’ve seen a lot of old musicals, but I’ve never seen Robert Wagner singing dance, except on an odd episode of heart to heart, but I don’t think he sang on that.
Un très grand film avec 3 acteurs à grand talents différents mais pour robert wagner je ne savais pas qu'il chantait aussi 😮😊❤❤pour Bing grosbi c'est la 2ème fois que je le vois en prêtre quand il a joué dans les cloches de Sainte Marie ❤❤
I believe JOE BESSER is the name you were truly referring to in this film above! Yes, he replaced Curley in The Iconic Three Stooges! Joe Besser of THE THREE STOOGES - The Ken Behrens Audio Archives (11.1984) ua-cam.com/video/vkrasyA9t1s/v-deo.html
@@SteveKrampitz probably because there are no other great Superstars alive today that were back in the forties fifties and sixties like Doris day, Judy Garland, John Wayne, Eydie gorme, and hundreds more. Robert Wagner is the only exception. ( Yes , a big star during the late 1950s, the 1960s, the 1970s and in some of the 1980s.) However, as wonderful as he was, he was never considered a super talented Megastar. These are not here with us today.
@@SteveKrampitz Steve, I have subscribed to your channel just 2 hours ago! I know that must be awfully busy. Any ideas or suggestions for the rare Dorothy Lamour movies I recently mentioned? 🤔🙄 Please let me know when you get the time. 😳Your channel is so very special and unique! 🤗💌
Thank you for this very rare special film. Could you possibly have Dorothy Lamour movies such as " beyond the Blue horizon," "aloma of the South seas", and other rare Dorothy Lamour films? 🤔 Thanks again, I really enjoyed seeing this film today for the very first time! 🤗💌
LOL Crosby telling My Favorite Martian "Would you like to rejoin the earth people again?" Actually Ray Walston gives one of his finest performances in this movie.
Director: Frank Tashlin Box office: 3.9 million USD (est. US/ Canada rentals) Initial release: June 19, 1959 Awards: Golden Globe Award for Best New Star of the Year - Actress Nominations: Academy Award for Best Original Musical, More Plot- The Manhattan priest (Bing Crosby) of a show-business flock protects a sweet singer (Debbie Reynolds) from a nightclub wolf (Robert Wagner).
This is what normal movies are supposed to be! Nudity, sex, cursing, realistic blood and guts are NOT needed to make a good movie. Hollywood has long since forgotten what a normal common sense movie really is!!! They should take lessons from the old masters!🎥🎞️🎬
As much as I like Robert Wagner he just seem miscast here. Next to 2 great talents I would have like to see a star with singing and dancing that equaled Debbie and Bing. He just kind of stood around. But he's very Charismatic! All that being said good movie. 😮
That apartment is cooler than most efficiencie6s or studio apartments that I have seen before . He is a smooth operator. What kind of door is that with the top open? She was able to fling things outside without opening the door.
That was called a transom window. Also helpful for cooling an apt because it allows for hot air to escape. Not very good for security though, so it doesn't make a good front door for an apartment. Good idea for rooms within an apartment or a house, good idea for air flow in general. Don't know why they are never used now. Maybe no one wants to depend on natural ventilation, just air conditioning.
1:24:18 interesting little interchange about alcoholism, seeing as being Crosby was one. I do know somewhere along the way he did stop drinking with his second family, but his older children took the brunt of his alcoholism, both emotionally and physically.
I agree with you 110%!! Yes, indeed! However, unfortunately & sadly, this musical has never been released EVER in it's original aspect ratio despite the three BIG NAME Hollywood Legends that make up the Top Billing of this stellar cast. TCM and/or AMC a very long time ago MIGHT have aired it in it's original letterbox cinemascope aspect ration, but it has never ever been release commercially in it's original aspect ration. Hopefully, eventually it will be! That is my true desire for sure!
@@SteveKrampitz Full frame versions of wide-screen movies seem out of date and archaic to me. It comprises the director's original and creative vision.
A couple of times at the church Bing says "the end of the Holy Gospel" after reading scripture. That isn't the Gospel - the Gospel is this: the “good news” that Jesus Christ died to pay the penalty for our sins so that we might become the children of God through faith alone in Christ alone. We have forgiveness in Him...❤🙂
In current Catholic liturgy , after the Gospel reading the priest says, "The Gospel of the Lord" and the congregation replies, "Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ" When this film was made, Mass was in Latin, & the priest said, "Laus tibi, Christe" which means "Praise be to Thee, O Christ" I guess the screenplay writers secularized the words possibly to make it relatable to different denominations
Say One for Me (1959) 5.5 Father Conroy (Crosby) has a parish which serves the acting and performance community. When one of his parishoners gets too sick to work, his daughter Holly (Reynolds) finds a job working for a dance club of questionable character, which is run by Tony Vincent (Wagner). Vincent never made the big time, and Father Conroy tries to look after Holly. There are many musical numbers, and the conclusion is a televised benefit show hosted by Father Conroy, and Tony must choose between Holly and national fame.
The critics are usually atheists. I've seen the low ratings on rotten tomatoes for high quality moral movies and don't believe them It's called social engineering and its been going on for a long time. Hollywood was taken over by anti-christians.
@@SteveKrampitz Yes I think that he is probably in his 80s or 90s. I will have to Google it. In the 90s he was un a sitcom that wad filmed here in Florida. He played the role of the father to some adult daughters. I had the chance to see a few Hollywood and singers stars in person because of the length of time that I have beenn living in Florida.
Greatly appreciated grounded by simply living Debbie Reynolds Dori Day Judy Garland wonderful wotch big screen movie's super dancer's and actresses tg go to wotch over ❤
It's fantastic to see a movie promote good messages to the audience!❤🎉
That's what movies should be doing. It's mostly crap now
I'm so happy to be able to watch this with the rest of my favorite Christmas movies. First saw this when it came out with my sisters. We had all been raised on Crosby, Sinatra, and Martin's music. Mom and Dad were big fans of the crooners and their music played constantly in our house. Watching this movie brings all those memories, Thank you so much
Oh my goodness! I saw "Say One For Me" in the summer of 1959 in Sanford, Florida, where I was visiting my aunt and uncle. I've remembered the movie and theme song all these years, although I've forgotten the plot. Can't wait to see it again. Thank you!
What did you think now that you've seen it again after all that time? I only just found for the first time today and watched it.
I also saw "Say One For Me" when it came out in the summer of 1959. I was eleven years old and didn't quite understand everything that was going on. Liz/Eddie/Debbie had erupted about 10 months earlier and Debbie Reynolds had a lot of public goodwill. What I understand now, seeing it for the first time after all these years, is that Robert Wagner gives me the creeps.
Have never heard of this movie , what a treat Thanks .
Me either
A new Christmas song I have never heard!! That's amazing!! Being a huge fan of all musicals...I was shocked I never heard of this movie before! Truly wonderful!! Doesn't Bing Crosby make a totally believable priest? He always did! And how handsome was Robert Wagner...Wow! Debbie Reynolds was always the biggest star!! 🥰
Its my favorite -they should play it every year!Its beautiful
Awesome movie! I love old movies and the actors of that generation! So talented ❤❤❤
I am 73 and must have seen this movie when it came out. Astonishing that I remembered the words to Say one For Me. My parents were great fans of Bing and I was born in Spokane a connection they always reminded me of. I was disappointed that he was actually born in.Tacoma.
I'm also 73. A big fan of movies like this one. Movies from the 30's and 40's are among my favorites.
I saw this movie when I was 6 years old at the Patterson, Baltimore, Maryland. My Aunt/Godmother. I LOVE THIS MOVIE❗️
Thank you so much for posting this movie.
I was 18 (born in 1941) when I saw it in Baltimore where I was born. I don't remember the theater, but I love it too.
Steve Draun
The bit of business between Debbie Reynolds and Ray Walston with the drink and the shoe is pure gold. ❤
Great story of redemption and hope. I really liked it. The performance of Ray Walston was touching.
My Generation knows him as "Uncle Martin", which is the last name of my mother's Iowa family (only 4 of 10 brothers and sisters remain) My Favorite Maritian, and I've come across a game show in the early 60s Stump the Stars with Sebastián Cabot as a regular cast members, he also had a small opening scenes in The Time Machine
Two of the most melodic voices of this century. Crosby and Reynolds. Unrivaled! 💗🌹✌️💐
So true
The greatest crooner of all times, Bing Crosby, God bless him
How did this movie get past me! Never saw it & that may be because I had just gotten married!❤️🤗🙏Enjoying it now!
A beautiful movie. Bing Crosby and Debbie Reynolds were two wonderfully gifted people. The young Robert Wagner was surprisingly good. Thanks for uploading this gem of a movie.
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Terrific wee movie. Perfect viewing on a Sunday afternoon. Thank you for posting.
Bing Crosby's famous glissandi... and the film opening, a beautiful canon (round), accentuated by Debbie Reynolds' coquettish dance moves! Best formula of the 50s, and the musicals were in the lead! I had such glorious fun watching them, learning the songs, while dancing! Happy days! Thanks, for the memories! 💃💃💃
I Iike Debbie Reynolds. I have her Christmas tape with some old songs on it.women
Debbie Reynolds and Wagner dated and almost got married.
I've always admired Debbie Reynolds. There'll never be another. I miss her and Carrie too.
Yes
Robert Wagner is still alive as of 11/8/23. He is around 93. The last appearance I saw him in was NCIS AS Tony Denozzo dad.
What a wonderful movie with a beautiful, never before heard, Christmas song.
Loving the old movies!
tyfs my dear!
Great movie! It has allot of meaning, unlike the trash today
Yes
loved it when i saw it in 59. still love it today., although a little dated
Poner peliculas en Español 😮
This was so good👌🏾✨. I really enjoyed the message and the songs were 😍great!
watching on a cold afternoon
I've been looking out for this movie as I've got the album in my collection.
Fantastic even if I have seen it 10 times or more.
Thanks for sharing. I consider myself an old movie buff but never heard of this one despite big starts like Crosby, Reynolds, Wagner, Cabot...
Great film !
Debbie Reynolds
Robert Wagner
looking sooooo youge
Hello. Never thought that Ms. D Reynolds & bingo would ever be in a flick w/Wagner !!! Way soo totally obsessed or fully incorrect. I've never seen this before.
Wagner could had held a candle to miss Reynolds. Bingo may had been a legend however, time continues & life shall continue.
They are always young in our hearts and our Loving Memories ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
And Reynolds and Wagner look so beautiful In this film
Thank you for posting this. I saw it in 1959. (Don't figure out my age. LOLOLOLOL).
Fnatastic movie! Fantastic casting! Loved every second!
Steve thank u for posting this.
I never knew Wagner could sing.
Bing Crosby a real treat
What a Wonderful voice I Love to hear him sing! Always Young in our hearts and our Loving Memories ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Heartwarming. Good cast.
I liked how the Catholic Church was portrayed in a loving light.
Never seen this romance musical.
Reynolds was a favorite star by then, her rendition of her "signature" hit, that would finish out as #1 Tammy in 1957.
One of her nicknames, was Aba Dabba from her first big 1951 movie, Singing in the Rain.
I don't know if I've ever seen Robert Wagner sing..?
So enjoyable.
Spotted Mr. French and My Favorite Martian.
I’ve watched a lot of old movies and I’ve seen a lot of old musicals, but I’ve never seen Robert Wagner singing dance, except on an odd episode of heart to heart, but I don’t think he sang on that.
YOUNG Wagner! Barely recognize him; except for the voice that you KNOW and so look again!
❤ Fantastic movie
Bing Crosby is definitely My Favorite Priest 🙏💝🌷💞💐
I thought I'd seen all Bings Films, never heard of this one I'm Thrilled I found this one
Forgotten what a good voice Bing Crosby
Un très grand film avec 3 acteurs à grand talents différents mais pour robert wagner je ne savais pas qu'il chantait aussi 😮😊❤❤pour Bing grosbi c'est la 2ème fois que je le vois en prêtre quand il a joué dans les cloches de Sainte Marie ❤❤
Ed Beezer, the guy who smokes the cigar in the opening rehearsal audtion replaced Curley in The Three Stooges early 60s comedy movies.
I believe JOE BESSER is the name you were truly referring to in this film above! Yes, he replaced Curley in The Iconic Three Stooges!
Joe Besser of THE THREE STOOGES - The Ken Behrens Audio Archives (11.1984)
ua-cam.com/video/vkrasyA9t1s/v-deo.html
Better times sadly to realize we have no more with us.
Not sure exactly what you mean by that comment. Especially since Robert Wagner is indeed still with us…All Great Actors, Every One! ❤️👍🏻🎉
@@SteveKrampitz It was not about the actors, but about the things which are happening with our faith, the mass and moral values.
@@SteveKrampitz yes , Robert Wagner Is still living at ninety -two (92) years old
@@SteveKrampitz probably because there are no other great Superstars alive today that were back in the forties fifties and sixties like Doris day, Judy Garland, John Wayne, Eydie gorme, and hundreds more. Robert Wagner is the only exception. ( Yes , a big star during the late 1950s, the 1960s, the 1970s and in some of the 1980s.) However, as wonderful as he was, he was never considered a super talented Megastar. These are not here with us today.
@@SteveKrampitz Steve, I have subscribed to your channel just 2 hours ago! I know that must be awfully busy. Any ideas or suggestions for the rare Dorothy Lamour movies I recently mentioned? 🤔🙄 Please let me know when you get the time. 😳Your channel is so very special and unique! 🤗💌
What a beaut movie. Bing was always my favourite. His voice was smooth as silk.
The debut of STELLA STEVENS!
Thank you for this very rare special film. Could you possibly have Dorothy Lamour movies such as " beyond the Blue horizon," "aloma of the South seas", and other rare Dorothy Lamour films? 🤔 Thanks again, I really enjoyed seeing this film today for the very first time! 🤗💌
🐬Smooth & Cool!🐬
i love this kind of movie and music and dance
Loved it!
This is a GREAT movie, but the last few seconds are cut off!😮
LOL Crosby telling My Favorite Martian "Would you like to rejoin the earth people again?" Actually Ray Walston gives one of his finest performances in this movie.
I totally wholeheartedly agree! ❤️👍🏻🎄🎶🙏
And South Pacific. Memorable!!❤
Keep them coming
Recognize this lot on the soundstage
Director: Frank Tashlin
Box office: 3.9 million USD (est. US/ Canada rentals)
Initial release: June 19, 1959
Awards: Golden Globe Award for Best New Star of the Year - Actress
Nominations: Academy Award for Best Original Musical, More
Plot-
The Manhattan priest (Bing Crosby) of a show-business flock protects a sweet singer (Debbie Reynolds) from a nightclub wolf (Robert Wagner).
This is what normal movies are supposed to be! Nudity, sex, cursing, realistic blood and guts are NOT needed to make a good movie. Hollywood has long since forgotten what a normal common sense movie really is!!! They should take lessons from the old masters!🎥🎞️🎬
I couldn’t agree with you more! Amen & Amen!
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1959 when this movie was made was the first year I decided to take my Catholicism seriously. I was in the 8th grade. The rest is history.
God Bless you!
The statue on stage at the nightclub looks just like Lucy, " you know from I Love Lucy."
Debbie was so beautiful 💖💖💖rest in peace sweetheart
And now both Stella and Raquel who passed just a day apart!
Bombshells of the 1960s
As much as I like Robert Wagner he just seem miscast here. Next to 2 great talents I would have like to see a star with singing and dancing that equaled Debbie and Bing. He just kind of stood around. But he's very Charismatic! All that being said good movie. 😮
WOW!
That apartment is cooler than most efficiencie6s or studio apartments that I have seen before . He is a smooth operator. What kind of door is that with the top open? She was able to fling things outside without opening the door.
That was called a transom window. Also helpful for cooling an apt because it allows for hot air to escape. Not very good for security though, so it doesn't make a good front door for an apartment. Good idea for rooms within an apartment or a house, good idea for air flow in general. Don't know why they are never used now. Maybe no one wants to depend on natural ventilation, just air conditioning.
Great Catholic Christmas Movie!!!
Wonderful movie
Great movie!
The end came and went so fast. Uggg Other wise, cute movie.
1:24:18 interesting little interchange about alcoholism, seeing as being Crosby was one. I do know somewhere along the way he did stop drinking with his second family, but his older children took the brunt of his alcoholism, both emotionally and physically.
I definitely prefer to watch this in its original CinemaScope aspect ratio .
I agree with you 110%!! Yes, indeed! However, unfortunately & sadly, this musical has never been released EVER in it's original aspect ratio despite the three BIG NAME Hollywood Legends that make up the Top Billing of this stellar cast. TCM and/or AMC a very long time ago MIGHT have aired it in it's original letterbox cinemascope aspect ration, but it has never ever been release commercially in it's original aspect ration. Hopefully, eventually it will be! That is my true desire for sure!
@@SteveKrampitz Full frame versions of wide-screen movies seem out of date and archaic to me. It comprises the director's original and creative vision.
I wholeheartedly agree with you 110%, yes!!!
A couple of times at the church Bing says "the end of the Holy Gospel" after reading scripture. That isn't the Gospel - the Gospel is this: the “good news” that Jesus Christ died to pay the penalty for our sins so that we might become the children of God through faith alone in Christ alone.
We have forgiveness in Him...❤🙂
In current Catholic liturgy , after the Gospel reading the priest says, "The Gospel of the Lord" and the congregation replies, "Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ"
When this film was made, Mass was in Latin, & the priest said, "Laus tibi, Christe" which means "Praise be to Thee, O Christ"
I guess the screenplay writers secularized the words possibly to make it relatable to different denominations
Shoutout for Ray Walston, my favorite martian
Say One for Me (1959) 5.5
Father Conroy (Crosby) has a parish which serves the acting and performance community. When one of his parishoners gets too sick to work, his daughter Holly (Reynolds) finds a job working for a dance club of questionable character, which is run by Tony Vincent (Wagner). Vincent never made the big time, and Father Conroy tries to look after Holly. There are many musical numbers, and the conclusion is a televised benefit show hosted by Father Conroy, and Tony must choose between Holly and national fame.
kathy and bob from white christmas and singing in the rain movies
Rate 86%/5.4
I dont know why this is on the worst movies list -who ever did that is souless
I know!! Right???!!! I love this movie musical!! ❤️
Maybe because of its moral theme.
The critics are usually atheists. I've seen the low ratings on rotten tomatoes for high quality moral movies
and don't believe them
It's called social engineering and its been going on for a long time. Hollywood was taken over by anti-christians.
@@n0o0m0a0d0so most questioned for the poll were probably in liberal areas, who didn’t share the same morals.
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Rate 87%
Comedy Musical
So beautiful culture is practically lost!…Just the movies left to reminiscent…Pity!…
letterboxed widescreen is always better !
With as many times that he played the role of clergy , has the Vatican ever considered making Bing an Honorary Priest...
I liked those three stars. I think that Wagner is still alive. I don't know.
Indeed, Robert Wagner is still with us!
@@SteveKrampitz Yes I think that he is probably in his 80s or 90s. I will have to Google it. In the 90s he was un a sitcom that wad filmed here in Florida. He played the role of the father to some adult daughters. I had the chance to see a few Hollywood and singers stars in person because of the length of time that I have beenn living in Florida.
@heatherfulmore3412 probably close to 90 years old...
Year 2024 & Robert Wagner is 93 years old.
Greatly appreciated grounded by simply living Debbie Reynolds Dori Day Judy Garland wonderful wotch big screen movie's super dancer's and actresses tg go to wotch over ❤
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Didn’t know that Wagner could sing. Huh! Not too shabb.
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You are absolutely right @kathy4804!!