She just puts you in this peaceful trance. When you see her perform, she’s really amazing. I only wish she could’ve lived long enough to see the impact she made on the industry and what she did for women, especially women of color, who wanted to achieve in spite of the obstacles of that era, she’s one of the greatest talents of classic Hollywood. I will never forget her.
undervalued? Here is a partial list of her 1st, where she made history, She was the first African American actor to be Nominated for an Oscar in a Leading Actor or Actress category, To walk the red carpet and be an Oscar Presenter, the same year she was nominated, [she was a presenter again in 1957] To grace the cover of Life Magazine, To appear at the Waldorf Astoria in New York, and sign a three-year contract with a major studio, 20 Century Fox on February 15th 1955 for star roles only. Today she has a star on Hollywood Blvd. and a statue at Hollywood Gateway in Hollywood.
@@dddddadadad1796 Correct. This is verified in literally all biographies about Dandridge, including historian Donald Bogle's exhaustive biography. Ironically it was with nightclub performances in particular (such as dramatized in this excerpt from a 1953 film) that Dandridge suffered from agonizing, crippling stage fright. That she had to return to nightclub appearances as her film career sadly stalled was a source of great stress.
It's a funny business to go into for people who are painfully self doubting and lacking a healthy core of confidence. Performing would be the last thing I would choose.
@@nocount1 I suppose it can happen. Marilyn Monroe's another example. She had enormous self-doubt because her instincts told her she wasn't so good. But Dorothy was terrific.
From her early 1940s musical short film "soundies" to the end, she had a singular balletic grace and seemingly easy deft, originally artistically expressive movement. This performance and her look are perfection.
She was absolutely breathtaking I remember seeing a photo of her when she was little and being blown away I'd never seen anybody that pretty before the only other Hollywood actress I had that reaction to was Catherine Zeta Jones in Mask of Zorro
Good morning my friend Dorothy was great in this era to Today's music 🎶🎵 is like garbage 🗑️ to RIP Dorothy I still listening to this music in Oct of 2024 to
So why didn't they let this incredible singer sing for herself in CARMEN JONES the movie? I think her jazzy, throaty approach to the Bizet could have given the movie a shot in the arm.
And it’s the men who are pushing those types. As a man you should address them and fix ur community the way other MEN fix theirs. Also the male entertainers of today are no Nat King Cole’s 😊
That was a pretty woman . Her singing for that time period was ok she to me was more of a show girl that could sing a little act very well a well rounded nightclub performer I like her . Sorry her life was so rough . It’s hard to be beautiful in those days and these days also .
This is from the 1953 film "REMAINS to be Seen" where she played herself. It was shot in a studio and the audience was made up of actors, including the two stars of the movie, Van Jonson and June Allyson. Curd Jürgens was not in the cast. They probably didn't know each other in 1953. They co-starred in one movie in1958 Tamango. At that time, he was married to Simone Bicheron and she was preparing to marry her 2nd husband Jack Denison.
Her story is both sad and tragic. When was found dead at her residence, it was also discovered that she only had $5 in her bank account. I mean movie director Otto Preminger kept her as a mistress -- he had no plan to leave his wife -- he could at least financially supported her. After all, he was getting free sex!
The reason these two come up so much is because they were discovered about the same tome. Norma Jean copied DD look and persona amongst other things. Not in a bad way...she looked up to DD. @@PhilAlumb
@@DeepScreenAnalysis I think people know that , the problem isn’t with Marilyn really . It’s the fact she kinda stole this women’s aesthetic and got more recognition for it . Because she was white .
Beautiful, talented and dignified. Wish we had that again
She just puts you in this peaceful trance. When you see her perform, she’s really amazing. I only wish she could’ve lived long enough to see the impact she made on the industry and what she did for women, especially women of color, who wanted to achieve in spite of the obstacles of that era, she’s one of the greatest talents of classic Hollywood. I will never forget her.
Boring take. She deserves to be taken for herself in all her particularities, not for what she did for her *race,* for God's sake.
Dorothy would be so proud I'm sure she's looking above from heaven smiling
Such a beautiful and very talented lady, sadly very undervalued, R. I. P you'll be a megastar always
Because she was Black. It's ok you can say it. It's the truth.
undervalued? Here is a partial list of her 1st, where she made history, She was the first African American actor to be Nominated for an Oscar in a Leading Actor or Actress category, To walk the red carpet and be an Oscar Presenter, the same year she was nominated, [she was a presenter again in 1957] To grace the cover of Life Magazine, To appear at the Waldorf Astoria in New York, and sign a three-year contract with a major studio, 20 Century Fox on February 15th 1955 for star roles only. Today she has a star on Hollywood Blvd. and a statue at Hollywood Gateway in Hollywood.
She popped out of the curtain, so full of confidence. She knew her audience was in for a treat, and she was right.
That is what you call an act. Bc Dorothy Dandridge had little
To no self confidence
@@dddddadadad1796 Correct. This is verified in literally all biographies about Dandridge, including historian Donald Bogle's exhaustive biography. Ironically it was with nightclub performances in particular (such as dramatized in this excerpt from a 1953 film) that Dandridge suffered from agonizing, crippling stage fright. That she had to return to nightclub appearances as her film career sadly stalled was a source of great stress.
It's a funny business to go into for people who are painfully self doubting and lacking a healthy core of confidence. Performing would be the last thing I would choose.
@@nocount1 I suppose it can happen. Marilyn Monroe's another example. She had enormous self-doubt because her instincts told her she wasn't so good. But Dorothy was terrific.
Marilyn and Dorothy were very good friends
This is why she’s one of my beauty icons.
From her early 1940s musical short film "soundies" to the end, she had a singular balletic grace and seemingly easy deft, originally artistically expressive movement. This performance and her look are perfection.
Absolutely stunning!!❤❤❤
She is a goddess! Dorothy je t'aime!
Simply Beautiful and Takented Lady Loved Her RIP Ms Dandridge
Dorothy was talented and captivated the stag and screen 🌹 RIP
OMG she's so gorgeous 🤩❤
so talented, gorgeous and curvaceous. WOW!!
Man that really swings.
She sings well and is attractive.
Attractive? LOL. Dude she's stunningly beautiful.
Wonderful!
There's another clip of this on RUclips but this one's much better with the stunning close-ups. Thanks to whoever posted this.
She is so beautiful singing in this performance.
She was absolutely breathtaking I remember seeing a photo of her when she was little and being blown away I'd never seen anybody that pretty before the only other Hollywood actress I had that reaction to was Catherine Zeta Jones in Mask of Zorro
My favorite song She is divine Very different to Ethel waters but just as good
Good morning my friend
Dorothy was great in this era to
Today's music 🎶🎵 is like garbage 🗑️ to
RIP Dorothy
I still listening to this music in Oct of 2024 to
Talented!! Gorgeous!!
A doll.
Beautiful Stuff
So vibrant, talented and beautiful!
Hermosa mujer talentosa ,gran actriz y cantante .Triste final😢
I have an album Smooth Operator on CD with her doing mellow versions of pop songs. She sounds great on all!
❤❤❤❤❤GRAND STILL 2024
reminiscent 0f MM and her life was just as tragic
I know this song because Kirstie Alley sung it, but I like the original version best!
I missed out on this era, ebony girls are my passion
So why didn't they let this incredible singer sing for herself in CARMEN JONES the movie? I think her jazzy, throaty approach to the Bizet could have given the movie a shot in the arm.
I read something about that online. Google it.
So classy back then, now all we have is Sexyy Red and Glorilla 😢
take your culture back from the bazaars. just do it.
And it’s the men who are pushing those types. As a man you should address them and fix ur community the way other MEN fix theirs.
Also the male entertainers of today are no Nat King Cole’s 😊
Idole
That was a pretty woman . Her singing for that time period was ok she to me was more of a show girl that could sing a little act very well a well rounded nightclub performer I like her . Sorry her life was so rough . It’s hard to be beautiful in those days and these days also .
The intro reminds me of "Destination Moon."
Great band, who is it?
Dorothy Dandridge was so much hotter than Marilyn Monroe. Crazy hot and beautiful woman.
It’s too bad she ended up getting hooked we lost her much too early
It's too bad that this is what you choose to focus on.
Hooked on what? Hush bc you sound idiotic
And now our culture has Sexy Red!!😢😢😢
Is she colored? That’s wonderful!
WHAT? This is 2024. People don't use the word "colored" anymore.
She is black or African-American...
I see lover Curd Jürgens in the audience!
Large curd or small curd?
This is from the 1953 film "REMAINS to be Seen" where she played herself. It was shot in a studio and the audience was made up of actors, including the two stars of the movie, Van Jonson and June Allyson. Curd Jürgens was not in the cast. They probably didn't know each other in 1953. They co-starred in one movie in1958 Tamango. At that time, he was married to Simone Bicheron and she was preparing to marry her 2nd husband Jack Denison.
@@harpereion8702 Except you can see Jürgens in the audience.
@@Gennettor-nc8kx Nobody noticed my joke about cottage cheese, which comes in small or large curd. Actor's name is Curt Jurgens.
@@akrenwinkle I noticed it but didn't react as I don’t find it overly funny. And his name WAS Curd, not Curt. Look it up.
Dorothy Dandridge did you see it in your VISION?
Her story is both sad and tragic. When was found dead at her residence, it was also discovered that she only had $5 in her bank account. I mean movie director Otto Preminger kept her as a mistress -- he had no plan to leave his wife -- he could at least financially supported her. After all, he was getting free sex!
Miss Marilyn Hutton quiz show jobs on youtube -_- by-
How can she breathe in that gown, much less sing?! Wow!
😍🥹
I guess she had to enter the theater thorough the trade entrance.
Eat your heart out Norma Jean
😆😂🤣....No.
The reason these two come up so much is because they were discovered about the same tome. Norma Jean copied DD look and persona amongst other things. Not in a bad way...she looked up to DD.
@@PhilAlumb
I’m screaming 😂
Dorothy and Marilyn were friends. Pathetic the way people try to put down Marilyn, Dorothy would tell you to grow up.
@@DeepScreenAnalysis I think people know that , the problem isn’t with Marilyn really . It’s the fact she kinda stole this women’s aesthetic and got more recognition for it . Because she was white .