i can't believe someone on here is stating that marilyn monroe and jane russell were dancers, yeah of course they were?? they wiggled pouted and posed, Mitzi was a trained dancer of the highest degree, like cyd charisse, vera ellen, ann miller, gwen verdon and a few others
They changed the original thirties lyrics ("four-letter words"), which implied cusswords and was too suggestive for the repressive fifties. The "three-letter words" reference was an attempt I think, to change the meaning from "cuss words" to simplistic, or stupid words. It's weird that the earlier twenties and thirties were in so many ways more progressive than the later decade of the fifties.
This is lovely! It's a pity that people have to find something negative in everything,instead of just enjoying the good! This video deserves only positive comments.Being that analytical will ruin anything! Thanks for uploading! :)
You're right, it was "4 letter words". I can only assume that "standards and practices" in Hollywood found that "4 letter words" was too much for the ladies in Ohio to hear at the matinee in 1956. Fight censorship! LOL
Mitzi Gaynor came into the limelight in the early 50's. In films, she was first spotted in the Betty Grable-Dan Dailey starrer "My Blue Heaven". I vaguely recall that she played Betty's understudy and flirted outrageously with Dan, which causes a crack in their marriage. Yes, Mitzi was cute with her pug nose and petite form. But, she was first and foremost a fantastic dancer with lovely legs and calves that showcased her terpsichorean prowess. 20th Century Fox, under which studio she was a contract player went into publicity overdrive by planting all Mitzi's high-kicking poses in movie magazines. This helped as even those who didn't have the time to go to the movies still got to know who Mitzi Gaynor was. She was wise in that she obeyed studio protocol and played even in a Western: 3 for Texas. But, the studio realized that dancing was her forte and gave her a string of starring roles in musicals. She displayed her dramatic flair in "The Joker is wild" with Frank Sinatra and won the audience's sympathy for her loyalty to a bum, who gave her nothing but heartache. A high spot in her career was the stage hit "South Pacific"; another great outing was 'Les Girls" with Gene Kelly where she captivated audiences with her exquisite dancing. Yes, Mitzi Gaynor, was greatly loved by audiences back in the 50's and 60's and its great to know she is still going strong.
We in South America spent many an evening at the movies watching these marvelous musicals... I am 78 now and I do remember those American productions....
She was and still is beautiful. If she were just a regular dancer in the troupe they would put her in front anyway. She's just a great dancer. Probably why she is still with us, thankfully.
Well never see this kind of talent again unless hollyweird is gutted Nd cleaned up. So sad to me, the entire family could watch this and enjoy it eating popcorn and sing along…..Thank you for this wonderful clip!!
Mitzi is great in this number. She said she was never good in movies except Les Girls and South Pacific , but she is fantastic here. I wonder why she didn't see it that way.
i can't believe someone on here is stating that marilyn monroe and jane russell were dancers, yeah of course they were?? they wiggled pouted and posed, Mitzi was a trained dancer of the highest degree, like cyd charisse, vera ellen, ann miller, gwen verdon and a few others
They changed the original thirties lyrics ("four-letter words"), which implied cusswords and was too suggestive for the repressive fifties. The "three-letter words" reference was an attempt I think, to change the meaning from "cuss words" to simplistic, or stupid words. It's weird that the earlier twenties and thirties were in so many ways more progressive than the later decade of the fifties.
Mitzi Gaynor was the most beautiful woman to ever grace the silver screen. And she could dance like crazy, sing and act too.
This is lovely! It's a pity that people have to find something negative in everything,instead of just enjoying the good! This video deserves only positive comments.Being that analytical will ruin anything! Thanks for uploading! :)
You're right, it was "4 letter words". I can only assume that "standards and practices" in Hollywood found that "4 letter words" was too much for the ladies in Ohio to hear at the matinee in 1956. Fight censorship! LOL
And she is only 98 years old.
Who's here after Just Beyond?
This is probably the best number from this movie- it's funny how they censored the lyrics- but no one can censor the sensational Miss Gaynor's dancing
Mitzi Gaynor came into the limelight in the early 50's. In films, she was first spotted in the Betty Grable-Dan Dailey starrer "My Blue Heaven". I vaguely recall that she played Betty's understudy and flirted outrageously with Dan, which causes a crack in their marriage. Yes, Mitzi was cute with her pug nose and petite form. But, she was first and foremost a fantastic dancer with lovely legs and calves that showcased her terpsichorean prowess. 20th Century Fox, under which studio she was a contract player went into publicity overdrive by planting all Mitzi's high-kicking poses in movie magazines. This helped as even those who didn't have the time to go to the movies still got to know who Mitzi Gaynor was. She was wise in that she obeyed studio protocol and played even in a Western: 3 for Texas. But, the studio realized that dancing was her forte and gave her a string of starring roles in musicals. She displayed her dramatic flair in "The Joker is wild" with Frank Sinatra and won the audience's sympathy for her loyalty to a bum, who gave her nothing but heartache. A high spot in her career was the stage hit "South Pacific"; another great outing was 'Les Girls" with Gene Kelly where she captivated audiences with her exquisite dancing. Yes, Mitzi Gaynor, was greatly loved by audiences back in the 50's and 60's and its great to know she is still going strong.
When I was a kid she was a frequent headliner in Vegas.
Mitzi Gaynor is simply timeless - with an awesome talent in so many area.
We in South America spent many an evening at the movies watching these marvelous musicals... I am 78 now and I do remember those American productions....
Mitzi is sosososososos beautiful! She's a goddess!! She looks amazing, there just aren't performers with class like her nowadays!!
She was and still is beautiful. If she were just a regular dancer in the troupe they would put her in front anyway. She's just a great dancer. Probably why she is still with us, thankfully.
Mitzi is 90 now. Hard to believe! She did fantastic musical numbers.
Loved these old pictures! They don't make any more good movies like this any more!
Well never see this kind of talent again unless hollyweird is gutted Nd cleaned up. So sad to me, the entire family could watch this and enjoy it eating popcorn and sing along…..Thank you for this wonderful clip!!
the combination of Cole Porter's lyrics with Mitzy Gaynor it's just wonderful!
Awsome video! Happy Birthday Mitzi Gaynor.
Mitzi is great in this number. She said she was never good in movies except Les Girls and South Pacific , but she is fantastic here. I wonder why she didn't see it that way.