Watching this makes me sad knowing how under appreciated and misunderstood animation is by a lot of people. Especially who’s what’s been happening recently.
Unfortunately MGM put this movie on the shelf for far too long. By the time they released it, some similar material had been presented on TV. They never thought it would make money, and by holding on to it so long, that became a self fulfilled prophesy. Better promotion and distribution would have helped a lot.
It is missing the first 4 minutes. I have to share my private google docs to show what this video skipped drive.google.com/file/d/1HRJwqBY2L3vIdLIS44mDFYgyJm-xbkG5/view
This is a wonderful piece. It was animated by MGM as part of the movie “invitation to the dance” The movie was made in 1952 or so but not released till 1956 because MGM hated the film. It lost $2.5 million at the box office, and was the poorest performer for MGM that year, considering it had a $3 million budget. The reviews were negative but it seems to have gained a cult following since. The movie has no dialogue and a few dance sequences. Kelly did not want to even appear in the film, but was forced to by MGM.
@@generalgrievous3731 Just because he directed it didn't mean he had to appear in front of the camera. I have an idea why MGM execs hated the Sinbad segment. Gene Kelly, the all-American hero, dancing with a brown-skinned Arab girl, even a cartoon one? At that time, no -- just no. 1952 was four years before Nat King Cole's neighbors in Hancock Park burned the "N" word into his front lawn with fertilizer, so that's the world "Invitation to the Dance" was being made in, and the reason the movie wasn't released until 1957, playing the art house circuit..
I find myself agreeing with Betsy Blair that this segment could have been even better if Carol Haney actually appeared in human form, rather than the animated avitar. But good dance overall.
Examine the current state of the world. 2 Timothy 4:1-5 states "You should know this, Timothy, that in the last days there will be very difficult times. People will love only themselves and their money. They will be boastful and proud, scoffing at God, disobedient to their parents, and ungrateful. They will consider nothing sacred. They will be unloving and unforgiving; they will slander others and have no self-control. They will be cruel and hate what is good. They will betray their friends, be reckless, be puffed up with pride, and love pleasure rather than God. They will act religious, but they will reject the power that could make them godly. Stay away from people like that!" Jesus is coming back. Are you ready?
@@nathanjamesdance Though that still does not answer WHY you left it out in the first place? If you need the full segment, I can give it to you, no problem.
@@butchdeadlift10 why do I need to explain? I didn't claim to have posted the whole section. I have the film so don't need need the full segment, something else I never requested. If it bothers you so, please go ahead and upload your own and go bother someone else.
Performer, choreographer and director, Gene Kelly. Genius. So far ahead of his time and, now, a legend.
The final shot of the three of them dancing off together remains one of my favorite endings.
The part with Gene Kelly and the amimated woman is especially beautiful.
I miss these live action animated mixes.
Beautiful music 🎶 ❤
With so much energy in Gene Kelly's dancing, I forgot how exhausting it was to see the whole of Invitation To The Dance.
I do not agree with the statement: "exhausting"!
Kelly's most underrated creation.
I have a DVD of the film and it is wonderful. My two favorites there were this one and ballet Circus
Watching this makes me sad knowing how under appreciated and misunderstood animation is by a lot of people. Especially who’s what’s been happening recently.
remember - this were done without any CGI/Computer. I call this one of the greatest entertainment moment in the musical history.
This isn't even close to being a great musical movie
@@HattieMcDanielonaMoon because you said?
@@RToni No, this musical was made way past the golden age of musicals. It was made during the decline. Therefore, it's not one of the greats,
Unfortunately MGM put this movie on the shelf for far too long. By the time they released it, some similar material had been presented on TV. They never thought it would make money, and by holding on to it so long, that became a self fulfilled prophesy. Better promotion and distribution would have helped a lot.
It is missing the first 4 minutes. I have to share my private google docs to show what this video skipped drive.google.com/file/d/1HRJwqBY2L3vIdLIS44mDFYgyJm-xbkG5/view
omg that's amazing, I remember of whacking this when I was a kid 🥰❤️
Love Gene Kelly
Can we get the full animated segment? This film is HIGHLY Underrated. It deserves more attention!
This is a wonderful piece. It was animated by MGM as part of the movie “invitation to the dance” The movie was made in 1952 or so but not released till 1956 because MGM hated the film. It lost $2.5 million at the box office, and was the poorest performer for MGM that year, considering it had a $3 million budget. The reviews were negative but it seems to have gained a cult following since. The movie has no dialogue and a few dance sequences. Kelly did not want to even appear in the film, but was forced to by MGM.
Wdym? Kelly directed it
@@generalgrievous3731 Just because he directed it didn't mean he had to appear in front of the camera. I have an idea why MGM execs hated the Sinbad segment. Gene Kelly, the all-American hero, dancing with a brown-skinned Arab girl, even a cartoon one? At that time, no -- just no. 1952 was four years before Nat King Cole's neighbors in Hancock Park burned the "N" word into his front lawn with fertilizer, so that's the world "Invitation to the Dance" was being made in, and the reason the movie wasn't released until 1957, playing the art house circuit..
Increíble ❤️
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Grande Gene Kelly
Name this song
I find myself agreeing with Betsy Blair that this segment could have been even better if Carol Haney actually appeared in human form, rather than the animated avitar. But good dance overall.
What is the classical piece?
"Scherezade" by Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakoff.
Examine the current state of the world. 2 Timothy 4:1-5 states "You should know this, Timothy, that in the last days there will be very difficult times. People will love only themselves and their money. They will be boastful and proud, scoffing at God, disobedient to their parents, and ungrateful. They will consider nothing sacred. They will be unloving and unforgiving; they will slander others and have no self-control. They will be cruel and hate what is good. They will betray their friends, be reckless, be puffed up with pride, and love pleasure rather than God. They will act religious, but they will reject the power that could make them godly. Stay away from people like that!" Jesus is coming back. Are you ready?
Why is the first 4 minutes cut off with the dancing dragon?
Because if you read the description it describes this as a 'section'.
@@nathanjamesdance More "abridged" than a "section" if you leave 75% in.
@@nathanjamesdance Though that still does not answer WHY you left it out in the first place? If you need the full segment, I can give it to you, no problem.
@@butchdeadlift10 why do I need to explain? I didn't claim to have posted the whole section. I have the film so don't need need the full segment, something else I never requested. If it bothers you so, please go ahead and upload your own and go bother someone else.
@@nathanjamesdance just curious.
I can give you the full version if you need it.