Showing posts with label musical. Show all posts
Showing posts with label musical. Show all posts

Friday, November 15, 2013

Judy Garland- Johnny One Note (1948)

Watch as Judy Garland sings "Johnny One Note" in this clip from the 1948 musical Words and Music. This film is loosely based on the creative partnership of the composer Richard Rodgers and lyricist Lorenz Hart. It stars Mickey Rooney, Tom Drake, and June Allyson.

Sunday, August 11, 2013

Carmen Miranda- Cooking With Gas (1948)

Carmen Miranda- Cooking With Gas (1948)

In this clip from the 1948 film A Date with Judy, Carmen Miranda performs "Cooking with Gas" with Xavier Cugat and His Orchestra (as Xavier Cugat & his Orchestra. This film was released on July 29, 1948.

Wednesday, August 7, 2013

College Rhythm- Lyda Roberti (1934)

This clip from the 1934 film College Rhythm features Lyda Roberti singing "Take a Number From One to Ten" in the grandstand prior to a big football game. The co-eds are dressed in black and white and perform great dance routines. The choreography is directed by Leroy Prinz and music was by Jimmy Grier & His Orchestra. This movie was released on November 23, 1934.

Monday, August 5, 2013

Born to Dance- Movie Trailer (1936)

Movie trailer for the 1936 MGM musical Born to Dance starring Eleanor Powell, James Stewart, Virginia Bruce and Una Merkel. It tells the story of Ted Barker (Stewart), a sailor on leave, who falls in love with young dancer Nora Paige (Powell). This film was released on November 27, 1936.

Sunday, July 7, 2013

Chicago- Broadway Musical Commercial (1975)

Classic original commercial for the 1975 musical Chicago starring Gwen Verdon, Chita Rivera, and Jerry Orbach and directed by Bob Fosse. The original Broadway production opened at the 46th Street Theater in New York.

Sunday, June 30, 2013

Jupiter's Darling- Movie Trailer (1955)

Movie trailer for Jupiter's Darling, a 1955 musical starring Esther Williams, Howard Keel, and George Sanders. It follows the story of Amytis (Williams), fiancee of Roman statesman Fabius Maximus (Sanders), who takes it upon herself to halt the invasion forces of Hannibal (Keel) into Rome. In the process, Amytis and Hannibal develop a relationship. This film was released on February 18, 1955.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Maytime- Theatrical Trailer (1937)

Original theatrical trailer for the 1937 romantic musical Mayfair starring Jeanette MacDonald, Nelson Eddy, and John Barrymore. This film was released on March 26, 1937 and was nominated for two Academy Awards.

Monday, April 8, 2013

The Gay Divorcee- Movie Trailer (1934)

The Gay Divorcee is a 1934 musical starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. It follows the story of Mimi Glossop (Ginger Rogers) who is looking for a way out of her unhappy marriage. Her aunt (Alice Brady) hires a professional correspondent to pose as her niece's lover. This movie included the music hit "The Continental" which won the very first Academy Award for Best Original Song.



Friday, March 15, 2013

Going My Way- Movie Trailer (1944)

Going My Way is a 1944 musical starring Bing Crosby, Barry Fitzgerald and Risë Stevens. It tells the story of Father Charles “Chuck” O’Malley (Bing Crosby), an incoming priest whose unconventional style transforms the parish life of St. Dominic’s church in New York City.

Friday, October 5, 2012

Think Pink- Funny Face (1957)

A classic scene from the 1957 film Funny Face featuring the song "Think Pink".

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

You Stepped Out of a Dream- Ziegfeld Girl (1941)

Spectacular clip from the 1941 film Ziegfeld Girl, featuring Tony Martin singing "You Stepped Out of a Dream". Three of Hollywood's finest actresses of the time, Hedy Lamarr, Judy Garland and Lana Turner, can also be seen in this scene.

That's What You Jolly Well Get- Errol Flynn (1943)

Errol Flynn steps out of character and gives one of the funniest performances of his career as he sings "That's What You Jolly Well Get" from the 1943 star-studded film Thank Your Lucky Stars. This film was made by Warner Brothers as a World War II fundraiser, with the stars donating their salaries to the Hollywood Canteen. This was founded by John Garfield and Bette Davis, both of whom appear in this film.


Sunday, September 30, 2012

Irene Dunne - Smoke Gets in Your Eyes (1935)

Scene from the 1935 film Roberta featuring Irene Dunne singing the classic song "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes". Midway through the song, she has a nasty breakup scene with the man she loves and finishes the song in tears. This has been edited out so that the song plays out continuously.

Swing Time- Movie Trailer (1936)


Swing Time is a 1936 RKO musical comedy film and stars Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Helen Broderick, Victor Moore, Eric Blore and Georges Metaxa, with music by Jerome Kern and lyrics by Dorothy Fields. The film was directed by George Stevens.

Friday, September 28, 2012

The Great Waltz- Film Clip (1938)

The Great Waltz is a 1938 American film based loosely on the life of Johann Strauss II. It starred Luise Rainer, Fernand Gravet (Gravey) and Miliza Korjus. In this clip, Johann Strauss (Gravey) composes the waltz "Tales From the Vienna Woods" while riding in a horse-drawn carriage in the woods.

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

The Hollywood Revue of 1929- Gus Edwards

Great clip from the film The Hollywood Revue of 1929. It features the comedy song "Charlie, Gus, and Ike" with Charles King, Gus Edwards, and Cliff Edwards (Ukelele Ike).

Saturday, August 25, 2012

Hollywood Rhythm (1934)

A behind the scenes look at the new songs written by Mack Gordon and Harry Revel for the movie College Rhythm. Also appearing in this short is Lydia Roberti and Jack Oakie.

Monday, July 9, 2012

Till The Clouds Roll By (1946)

A classic clip from the 1946 musical Till The Clouds Roll By, a film made by MGM. In this scene, Judy Garland performs the song "Who?".

Monday, June 4, 2012

The Happiest Millionaire- Let's Have a Drink On It (1967)

The Happiest Millionaire is a 1967 musical film starring Fred MacMurray and based upon the true story of Philadelphia Main Line millionaire Anthony J. Drexel Biddle. This was the last film with involvement from Walt Disney, who died during its production. In this video clip the musical number "Let's Have a Drink On It" is featured.



Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Ochi Tchornya (Dark Eyes)- Hollywood Hotel (1937)

Hollywood Hotel- Classic 1937 movie.

From the 1937 film Hollywood Hotel, "Ochi Tchornya" is a traditional Russian folk tune. The song was sung by a chorus and played by Raymond Paige and His Orchestra.