I’m so happy we’re giving O’Conner the Recognition he deserves, he doesn’t have “the look” for the lead man, but his talent for dancing is virtually toe-to-to with Kelly.
I always considered Donald O'Conner a cross between Kelly and Astaire. He had Kelly's energy and athleticism combined with Astaire's grace. Danny Kaye is another dancer that combines both.
You're so right. Anyone who can match Kelly so perfectly deserves a lot more credit. Plus, I always found him incredibly charming in his own unique style.
There's something about his dance that other very skilled dancers never had. He makes it seem easy and more than anything, fun. The way he smiles and makes it look effortless even though it's not... That's Gene Kelly.
That’s the mark of any great dancer, singer and instrumentalist. The technique has to be just a tool for expression! Once it becomes about “oh, look how high, or oh my god, how difficult!” it’s no longer art, it’s circus!
good lord the stamina and athletism to do this which is not surprising because he was a base ball player and a workaholic, but that routine on skates,,,, i WAS DONE, iwas clapping in my chair, i looooove fred astaire,, but gene had masuclinity and focus writtin ALL OVER HIM. gene kelly made dancing KOOL for guys
Donald O’Connor. Gene Nelson and others very talented dancers never got chances to show their expertise sorry l was never a Kelly fan very egotistical man loved Oconners dancing and of course the great Fred Astaire
I wish we had these types of shows again. I love variety and musical shows. I miss the innocence of that time. People back then had to have talent. No one could get by on anything else. And usually the actors could act, sing and dance. Sigh! I wish I could go back in time. I hate the shape the world is in.
I agree I have always thought that Donald O'conner for some reason is underestimated when compared to Gene Kelly. That dance in their green and white suits ! Everybody adored them (hehehehehehehe)
It was not good for the actors though back then. The music studios controlled actors back then and they often were stuck at one studio doing movies they chose for them. For the women it was worse the studio exec often chased them around the office sexually assaulting them.
I have read many people say he was a taskmaster followed by what a great/helpful teacher he was and how he helped them achieve amazing things, so he was that way for a reason, not just because he was being difficult.
Best dancer ever! He could do anything… and he put everything he had into every step. Especially his face/emotions. THIS is entertainment! THIS requires athleticism! THIS is the epitome of dancing! I wish it would come back. I'm 57 years old. My dad used to let me stay up late to watch musicals with him. I was so engrossed. And it was a wonderful time to be with my dad. He was a doctor and I did not see him often. He would always make me french fries and we would sit and watch old movies… Especially musicals. Memories. Great ones. Unforgettable ones! Thank you, daddy… I miss you! ✨💙✨
Why no annoying commentary where is US shitty "democracy" with "freedom of speech"? Or bullshit americans installed communism and forget about "liberty" of everything?
How hard would that Roller Skating tap dance have been, not only to learn, but on the leg muscles? They would have been heavier than normal shoes. Love the old Hollywood musicals - I could watch them over and over again. I was raised on these movies as my mother loved them. Never tire of the sheer talent that was back then. Thank you for the upload. Can we have some more, please??
Let’s not forget to mention how freaking adorable he was! His eyes smiled! Oh how I loved his dancing ... he was the “every man” dancer compared to Astaire and I preferred to watch Gene just for his sheer athleticism and that face!!!
He always felt more "working man" vibe, athletic and smiling in slacks and a sweater, showing off the moves and built like a football player, where most others like Astaire were sort of serious and elegant with the tux and evening gowns dancing in ballrooms while Gene danced literally anywhere, even with a mouse! Not sure my explanation makes sense to anyone but me..hahaha
That is exactly what Gene wanted to achieve he wanted to be the "man off the street" that dances & yet he could also show tremendous elegance like in American In Paris!
It would be impossible to aptly describe the talent of Gene Kelly. There are no words adequate enough. Thanks for this incredible set of video clips. Made my day!
Grew up watching in amazement, Gene Kelly, Fred Astair and Donald O'Connor their talent has yet been replicated. Not sure it ever will. Thanks for the video❤❤❤
It's an interesting comparison, but of course, Kelly wins hands down, not taking anything away from Mr. O'Connor.(Who was a chain smoker, so you have to admire his stamina.) It's similar to comparing Gene to Fred. Fred was lighter on his feet being slight of build, as was Donald compared to Gene, but what Kelly had over both of them was the muscularity, especially in his legs, perhaps with credit to his early days in sports like baseball and especially hockey. That's why Kelly was known as the "working man's dancer" or, "man's man dancer". Fred was elegant and debonair, Donald was cute and light and fleet of foot, but Gene was handsome, solid, muscular, and talented in every aspect of dancing, merely lacking in ballroom. But, who would want to try to match Fred on that one?
The more I see of Donald O'Connor, I think he was almost if not just as good as Gene Kelly. Now that's saying a lot, because I've always considered Gene to be the VERY best !
Gene was the best. Utter perfection. He made it look effortless....by practicing until his feet bled. And ridiculously good looking. There will never be anyone that comes close because he was the best of his era and that era has gone.
Just found this.. so brilliant. Michael Flately didn’t really come close to Gene Kelly’s all round talent, and as someone noted, V good looking even by today’s standards!!☘️
The thing that always amazes me about Gene Kelly is just HOW MANY other great people there were to perform along side of him. It's hard to imagine the gigantic piles of talent they had to pull from.
Thank you for sharing. Gene Kelly is my all time favorite actor etc. He could do it all. Gene Kelly was one of a kind. There will never be another Gene Kelly.
Awesome dancer...and it seemed like he always enjoyed himself while dancing...that wonderful smile and his expression in the singing in the rain routine exemplifies that pleasure in his dance!
Cyd Charisse was often asked who she liked better, Kelly or Astaire but she would never answer directly. She had too much class for that. But I had the feeling she preferred dancing with Kelly. She stated once that when he caught you , You were caught - making a refference to his strength and agility. But the Central Park scene from Dancing in the Dark with Astaire and Cyd has always been my favourite.
It's beautiful but my favorite are the two ballets Gene does with Cyd in Brigadoon, especially the second one ending in one of the most passionate kisses you'll ever see. Gene always brought the heat.
Gene just didn't dance around...he danced all OVER the place! It's fun just watching where he goes and how he incorporates the everyday objects into his routine.
it was like he was living with us. his dancing acting and the smiles plus the camera sound lighting choreographing, none could be any better. heaven on earth!
When Gene Kelly was directing Hello Dolly, he suddenly yelled "autographs." My older sister was a kid watching the movie being filmed in upstate New York. Over 50 years have passed and she still has that autograph today. He was an amazing talent.
I watch this masterpiece endlessly... You can cry, you can laugh.... But you can't say it was in vain... People of art did for us that we would live on and remember💋💋💋💋💋💕
Gene Kelly & Fred Astaire were two of the greatest EVER!! They had different styles. Gene was more athletic and Fred was more elegant! Fred made about eight (8) great women dancers famous as his dance partners! Both were fantastic! I'm also leaving out other great dancers such as Donald O'Conner.
It was Gene who made Leslie Caron famous in her first film, "An American In Paris." He also elevated Cyd Charisse to A list stardom when he choreographed and danced the sexy, Vamp number with her in "Singin In The Rain." Of course, that same movie made Debbie Reynolds a star. Vera-Ellen said that working with Gene to his choreography of "Slaughter On Tenth Avenue," changed the trajectory of her career and lander her a long term MGM contract.
Gene Kelly was so very talented....and a fabulous choreographer! Hello Dolly with Barbra Striesand is one of my very favorites....and Gene did the choreography on most of that MOvie! What a talent!!!!!! He was a classy man!
We were so lucky to have had so many great dancers ❤ male and female. But Gene Kelly was always one of my favorites. Very Manley. He could sing, act do it all.
When I first went to Hollywood to work in the film industry in the 1970's, I went to what were called "Revival" theaters, like the NuArt on Santa Monica Blvd and others scattered around LA. I met an old foley artist there who explained to me that "all those taps you're hearing... aren't from the dancer. They're from me." In other words, the "taps" were added to the soundtrack, often to enhance a dancer's abilities. So all of those syncopated taps you hear are from a foley artist in sound room watching the film and matching their taps to the dancer's feet. True.
I just watched a recent documentary (Merely Marvelous: The Dancing Genius of Gwen Verdon) where Gwen tells Dick Cavett that she provided the final tap sounds for the "Singing in the Rain" dance number. She had to dance in pans of water to get the right sounds. I have no reason to not believe her, but I prefer to think that Gene did it all himself, or at least dubbed himself.
The truly amazing super talented Gene Kelly. Thanks for uploading these classy classic moments. Gene and Fred were the greatest. Immortal talent.💛💎💛🎼💖🎶
Beyond brilliant....unparalleled tempos, intricate rhythms,....precise meticulous innovative steps.....the ultimate artistry of the greatest generation....clean energy....no excuses..to tricks of photography.....boundless enthusiasm......brings tears to the eyes.......so called modern day artists look lazy and confused...Gene Kelly the Best of the best............like watching God in person.....
I love the types of movies he made. There's been a few attempts in these recent years to kinda capture their magic and magnificence, "La La Land" and "The Greatest Showman" and shit like that, but the performers just aren't capable of the things these people could do. Lucky we have access to these old works, people like Fred and Judy, Ginger and Danny, Gene and Bing and Eleanor. Don't know where I'd be without 'em.
Yes!!!!! I'm argentine. I love, love, love, love, love GENE KELLY!!!!!! He is amazing because he is immortal. there are no words to describe so much talent
such talent!! he had a different style to most dancers thats why i liked him ..i recall Michael Crawford in an interview with Ray Martin he taught him how to dance in Hello Dolly. and a funny story behind it.. Favourite movies will remain in my memories will be singing in the rain, Brigadoon and Anchors aweigh....
Equally impressive in all these sequences is the camerawork. Those big cameras weren’t autofocus and they were heavy, making them difficult to move. The focus-pullers and grips had a very hard job to get the movements made so precisely. Lots of rehearsal involved. Mr. Kelly had to hit his marks exactly, too, in order for him to be framed correctly as he and the camera moved together.
So happy to see the brilliant, but underrated Donald O'Connor, the only dancer who was the equal of Kelly, and so funny, too! The best thing is that Kelly and Astaire were so great about sharing the stage with other great talent. Good people, on and off the stage ! 'Miss them very much! 😢
I had a crush on Gene Kelly since I was a kid. I come from a family of vaudeville dancers and my dad was a great dancer so we watched all these movies over and over on TV since I was a kid. Loved Gener the best so handsome too.
Wonderful video! I been watching That's Entertainment! On TCM today and it showed most of this phenomenal man's great dancing and all that went with it! He was definitely one of a kind..they say he did most if not all if his stunts..he was 110% pure muscle 💪 they say too..excellent shape..I mean DUH look at this video lol...anyways..thank you Mr. Kelly for all of it..memories I will always cherish..🕺❤🙏 rest in glory sir..
I could watch Gene Kelly for hours,even when he wasn't dancing.He just exudes charisma.If he was a perfectionist,he succeeded in offering movie goers just that.I love him.Actually,he was my first " crush."
Wow! Tap is my favorite dancing to watch! Kelly is so amazing! In my day and in my circles he was overshadowed by Fred Astaire so I am still growing in my appreciation of his amazing dancing! Thank you so much for putting this together and sharing!
I always thought Donald O'Conner was underrated and under appreciated. He was one hell of a dancer, actor and singer.
Simply buried under other talent like Astaire or Kelly....but anyone paying attention sees his immense skill.
I’m so happy we’re giving O’Conner the Recognition he deserves, he doesn’t have “the look” for the lead man, but his talent for dancing is virtually toe-to-to with Kelly.
I always considered Donald O'Conner a cross between Kelly and Astaire. He had Kelly's energy and athleticism combined with Astaire's grace. Danny Kaye is another dancer that combines both.
Yep me too he was a great dancers too.
You're so right. Anyone who can match Kelly so perfectly deserves a lot more credit. Plus, I always found him incredibly charming in his own unique style.
There's something about his dance that other very skilled dancers never had. He makes it seem easy and more than anything, fun. The way he smiles and makes it look effortless even though it's not... That's Gene Kelly.
So true! ruclips.net/video/bWxfoPY_oiQ/видео.html
That’s the mark of any great dancer, singer and instrumentalist. The technique has to be just a tool for expression! Once it becomes about “oh, look how high, or oh my god, how difficult!” it’s no longer art, it’s circus!
Yea it’s called being hop on ❄️🌨️lmfao back then it would have me dancing too
good lord the stamina and athletism to do this which is not surprising because he was a base ball player and a workaholic, but that routine on skates,,,, i WAS DONE, iwas clapping in my chair, i looooove fred astaire,, but gene had masuclinity and focus writtin ALL OVER HIM. gene kelly made dancing KOOL for guys
An amazing dancer.
Just incredible! It seems like Donald O'Connor never received much acclaim. He was a fabulous dancer, too.
Donald O’Connor. Gene Nelson and others very talented dancers never got chances to show their expertise sorry l was never a Kelly fan very egotistical man loved Oconners dancing and of course the great Fred Astaire
@Randy White to whinge
@@floswason8776Nobody likes you either 😂
I wish we had these types of shows again. I love variety and musical shows. I miss the innocence of that time. People back then had to have talent. No one could get by on anything else. And usually the actors could act, sing and dance. Sigh! I wish I could go back in time. I hate the shape the world is in.
I agree
I have always thought that Donald O'conner for some reason is underestimated when compared to Gene Kelly.
That dance in their green and white suits !
Everybody adored them (hehehehehehehe)
It was not good for the actors though back then. The music studios controlled actors back then and they often were stuck at one studio doing movies they chose for them. For the women it was worse the studio exec often chased them around the office sexually assaulting them.
Are you implying that Cardi B isn't a class act and a great performer LOL.
unfortunately living on that time isn't as great as we often think it is :( the movies and songs bring us a different perspective of it
@ yes but you must admit Beautiful Artistry .devoid of present day crassness
People would say that he was difficult to work with because he was such a taskmaster. But the results show that he was passionate about his art.
Same with Fred Astaire, perfectionists !!
I have read many people say he was a taskmaster followed by what a great/helpful teacher he was and how he helped them achieve amazing things, so he was that way for a reason, not just because he was being difficult.
Gene was my first movie love…no one has ever held my attention in quite the same way…just amazing to watch his routines…
When you have so much talent you have right waiting the best around ……👍
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He was so talented. Donald O'Connor was wonderful too, and everyone loved Fred Astaire, but Gene's dancing was so athletic. Loved his style the best.
Personally I think Kelly is a better dancer than Astaire
Gene Kelly was my heart, but Donald O’Connor was pretty amazing too. Absolutely.😊 Extremely underrated.
@@tmo6517 definitely Donald O'Connor and the Nicholas brother's amazing I love watching tapp amazing
@@lesleysuttling4243 yea good old fashioned, pure entertainment!
There was space for both of them 🥰
Let’s not ever forget Donald O’Conner he was the fantastic dancer and he never got the praise that he should have been given to him.😮
I agree and also The multitalented dancer lyric tenor actor and painter Tommy Rall and Gene Nelson
Best dancer ever! He could do anything… and he put everything he had into every step. Especially his face/emotions.
THIS is entertainment!
THIS requires athleticism!
THIS is the epitome of dancing!
I wish it would come back.
I'm 57 years old. My dad used to let me stay up late to watch musicals with him. I was so engrossed. And it was a wonderful time to be with my dad. He was a doctor and I did not see him often. He would always make me french fries and we would sit and watch old movies… Especially musicals. Memories. Great ones.
Unforgettable ones!
Thank you, daddy…
I miss you! ✨💙✨
O’Conner is just a riveting to watch in every way. He is every bit as magnificent as Kelly! Bravo!
D OC didn’t get his just do. He was just as athletic as Gene but Gene had the Purrr fec combo. Such phenomenal dancers and athletes!!
An unbelievable GIFT to the world. What an unbelievable talent and performer who brought so much joy to people's lives!
So true!!!
The roller skating routine was unbelievable.
Vroom Vroom roller skating King 😂
Good day to you and yours. Teehee, such a joyful video yay! Thanks a bunch...
Yes, especially because those were just strap-on skates....I don't know how they stayed on his feet!
Thanks for the video with just the dancing and no annoying commentary.
Why no annoying commentary where is US shitty "democracy" with "freedom of speech"? Or bullshit americans installed communism and forget about "liberty" of everything?
How hard would that Roller Skating tap dance have been, not only to learn, but on the leg muscles? They would have been heavier than normal shoes. Love the old Hollywood musicals - I could watch them over and over again. I was raised on these movies as my mother loved them. Never tire of the sheer talent that was back then. Thank you for the upload. Can we have some more, please??
I had skates like that as a child. They weren't particularly heavy
@@joanwood9480 No....but skates of the era weren't as reliable as more modern ones...that was seriously impressive work.
@@samsignorelli very true. And they could be quite rickety
@@joanwood9480 Those zinc wonder skates did not roll particularly well, either, 😁
And how old was he when he did that? Dang Mr.Kelly! Props!
Let’s not forget to mention how freaking adorable he was! His eyes smiled! Oh how I loved his dancing ... he was the “every man” dancer compared to Astaire and I preferred to watch Gene just for his sheer athleticism and that face!!!
Oh Gene was handsome no doubt about it. For me, it was his smile that got me every time.
Yup, he was bloody awesome! Well be lucky to ever see a talent like his again.
So damn sexy !!
Yeah, Kelly had it for the full, well-rounded dancer, but I won't take the floating-on-air elegance away from Astaire. Both were absolutely amazing.
You forgot to mention his grace and a marvelous "ballet" dancer as well! He was my favorite.
Gene Kelly was the undisputed master of Old Hollywood dance. Period.
He was an acrobatic dancer, though. Fred was elegant and suave. Chalk and cheese.
Watching Mr. Kelly dance never fails to make me smile
Boy do I miss Gene Kelly’s talent. It’s 2021.
He always felt more "working man" vibe, athletic and smiling in slacks and a sweater, showing off the moves and built like a football player, where most others like Astaire were sort of serious and elegant with the tux and evening gowns dancing in ballrooms while Gene danced literally anywhere, even with a mouse! Not sure my explanation makes sense to anyone but me..hahaha
That is exactly what Gene wanted to achieve he wanted to be the "man off the street" that dances & yet he could also show tremendous elegance like in American In Paris!
this man was such an incredible dancer......such athleticism and grace combined! He was the Baryshnikov of the tap dancing world!
And because he studied ballet, he incorporated those moves into his dancing , too.
Der Vergleich mit Bahryschnikov ist zutreffend.
Nicholas Brothers….just saying….
@@jujitusuka Nicolas Brothers were fantastic in their craft as well.❤️ Bar none fantastic.
@@danacaro-herman3530 they were great as well. But roller skate tap dancing? Did they do that
The sheer skill and strength, combined with the heart and personality. It's awe inspiring.
Just amazing. Seeing Gene and Donald O'Connor dancing took my breath away.
It would be impossible to aptly describe the talent of Gene Kelly. There are no words adequate enough. Thanks for this incredible set of video clips. Made my day!
Now, THAT'S entertainment!
Grew up watching in amazement, Gene Kelly, Fred Astair and Donald O'Connor their talent has yet been replicated. Not sure it ever will.
Thanks for the video❤❤❤
Thank you so much for sharing this. When I die and go to Heaven I can't wait to see him
Pleas wait, dont go!
Donald O'Connor is matching him step for step! Also an incredible dancer.
But if you pay close attention in Moses Supposes, O'Connor, who is a great dancer, consistently looks over at Kelly in order to stay in step.
@@b0ajvk8 Kelly isn't going to adjust to O'Connor. He would have relied on O'Connor to be the one to adjust and stay in step with Kelly.
@@pianoplayrpiano99 that was my point. Kelly was the alpha dancer. OConnor admitted that Kelly taught him how to dance from the waist down.
It's an interesting comparison, but of course, Kelly wins hands down, not taking anything away from Mr. O'Connor.(Who was a chain smoker, so you have to admire his stamina.) It's similar to comparing Gene to Fred. Fred was lighter on his feet being slight of build, as was Donald compared to Gene, but what Kelly had over both of them was the muscularity, especially in his legs, perhaps with credit to his early days in sports like baseball and especially hockey. That's why Kelly was known as the "working man's dancer" or, "man's man dancer". Fred was elegant and debonair, Donald was cute and light and fleet of foot, but Gene was handsome, solid, muscular, and talented in every aspect of dancing, merely lacking in ballroom. But, who would want to try to match Fred on that one?
The more I see of Donald O'Connor, I think he was almost if not just as good as Gene Kelly. Now that's saying a lot, because I've always considered Gene to be the VERY best !
My favourite dancer, strong, masculine, elegant, balletic and dynamic, just wonderful.
Gene Kelly and Donald O'Connor. Two incredible performers.
How? ... just how had this man accomplished such continuously amazing performances throughout his career? truly wonderful!
Gene Kelly, Fred Astaire, Donnald O'Connr, the Nicholas brothers, what a group of talents, never surpassed until present !!!
This makes me want to go back and binge every Gene Kelly film.
You should and so many of them are on Blu-ray now.
Gene was the best. Utter perfection. He made it look effortless....by practicing until his feet bled. And ridiculously good looking. There will never be anyone that comes close because he was the best of his era and that era has gone.
Just found this.. so brilliant. Michael Flately didn’t really come close to Gene Kelly’s all round talent, and as someone noted, V good looking even by today’s standards!!☘️
The thing that always amazes me about Gene Kelly is just HOW MANY other great people there were to perform along side of him. It's hard to imagine the gigantic piles of talent they had to pull from.
Thank you for sharing. Gene Kelly is my all time favorite actor etc. He could do it all. Gene Kelly was one of a kind. There will never be another Gene Kelly.
And direct movies
Awesome dancer...and it seemed like he always enjoyed himself while dancing...that wonderful smile and his expression in the singing in the rain routine exemplifies that pleasure in his dance!
One of life's great joys, watching Gene Kelly dance!
Gene Kelly, wish I was your generation. Might be dead now, but still had a happy life. Love your work, it is eternal. Thank you.
Cyd Charisse was often asked who she liked better, Kelly or Astaire but she would never answer directly. She had too much class for that. But I had the feeling she preferred dancing with Kelly. She stated once that when he caught you , You were caught - making a refference to his strength and agility. But the Central Park scene from Dancing in the Dark with Astaire and Cyd has always been my favourite.
It's beautiful but my favorite are the two ballets Gene does with Cyd in Brigadoon, especially the second one ending in one of the most passionate kisses you'll ever see. Gene always brought the heat.
"Moses Supposes" is THE best tap number ever.
Gene just didn't dance around...he danced all OVER the place! It's fun just watching where he goes and how he incorporates the everyday objects into his routine.
I am still amazed that he could dance that well on roller skates
He competed in "artistic skating" as a kid. Donald O'Connor did as well and he also tap-skated in at least one movie.
@@edwardmeade do you know the name of this movie? I didnt know he could dance on skates
@@yairaexposito4057 It's Always Fair Weather 1955
Wow! This was great to watch during the pandemic. Thank you for putting this together. Was so impressed with his ability to dance on roller skates!
Back then your shoes were strapped onto a plate that had wheels on them... nothing like today's roller skates. It's amazing he was able to do that.
Be was amazing!!
it was like he was living with us.
his dancing acting and the smiles plus the camera sound lighting choreographing, none could be any better. heaven on earth!
These guys are the true legends of dance. Mind blowing to watch. Thank you.
When Gene Kelly was directing Hello Dolly, he suddenly yelled "autographs." My older sister was a kid watching the movie being filmed in upstate New York. Over 50 years have passed and she still has that autograph today. He was an amazing talent.
This is great, I love Gene Kelly ❤
Absolutely magnificent.
Seeing him on roller skates gets me everytime!!
I watch this masterpiece endlessly... You can cry, you can laugh.... But you can't say it was in vain... People of art did for us that we would live on and remember💋💋💋💋💋💕
Gene Kelly & Fred Astaire were two of the greatest EVER!! They had different styles. Gene was more athletic and Fred was more elegant! Fred made about eight (8) great women dancers famous as his dance partners! Both were fantastic! I'm also leaving out other great dancers such as Donald O'Conner.
It was Gene who made Leslie Caron famous in her first film, "An American In Paris." He also elevated Cyd Charisse to A list stardom when he choreographed and danced the sexy, Vamp number with her in "Singin In The Rain." Of course, that same movie made Debbie Reynolds a star. Vera-Ellen said that working with Gene to his choreography of "Slaughter On Tenth Avenue," changed the trajectory of her career and lander her a long term MGM contract.
Gifted man kept our spirits up as our land sank into the present pit. What a blessing to have this glory preserved.
This dude would win every "So You Think You Can Dance Show" if he competed in this generation. Amazing talent 👏.
Something so special about this guy, charismatic talented and handsome to boot
Gene Kelly was so very talented....and a fabulous choreographer! Hello Dolly with Barbra Striesand is one of my very favorites....and Gene did the choreography on most of that MOvie! What a talent!!!!!! He was a classy man!
We were so lucky to have had so many great dancers ❤ male and female. But Gene Kelly was always one of my favorites. Very Manley. He could sing, act do it all.
Good Lord, he makes me feel like I’ve had my legs on backwards my whole life🤣🤣🤣 He’s sooo amazing 👍👍😁
You get the Golden Comment Award for this comment!🏆
Awe thanks 🥰👍
When I first went to Hollywood to work in the film industry in the 1970's, I went to what were called "Revival" theaters, like the NuArt on Santa Monica Blvd and others scattered around LA. I met an old foley artist there who explained to me that "all those taps you're hearing... aren't from the dancer. They're from me." In other words, the "taps" were added to the soundtrack, often to enhance a dancer's abilities. So all of those syncopated taps you hear are from a foley artist in sound room watching the film and matching their taps to the dancer's feet. True.
I just watched a recent documentary (Merely Marvelous: The Dancing Genius of Gwen Verdon) where Gwen tells Dick Cavett that she provided the final tap sounds for the "Singing in the Rain" dance number. She had to dance in pans of water to get the right sounds. I have no reason to not believe her, but I prefer to think that Gene did it all himself, or at least dubbed himself.
@@larskars5835 He did. Gwen Verdon had nothing to do with SITR.
@@susanlloyd7395 So why did she recount this in the aforementioned interview? And you know this… how?
The truly amazing super talented Gene Kelly. Thanks for uploading these classy classic moments.
Gene and Fred were the greatest. Immortal talent.💛💎💛🎼💖🎶
Oh I do love his style!
He was amazing.. and that smile and rhe twinkle in his eyes… magical!
Used to love watching his films growing up into 70s 80s ..this was proper entertainment
okay everything was iconic but the ROLLER BLADES. Goooooooooooooood damn
Not blades, heavy metal wheels
I don’t know how many hours of practice and rehearsal to say nothing of takes it took for Kelly and 0’Connor but it’s up there untouchable
Basically perfection. Incredible
Beyond brilliant....unparalleled tempos, intricate rhythms,....precise meticulous innovative steps.....the ultimate artistry of the greatest generation....clean energy....no excuses..to tricks of photography.....boundless enthusiasm......brings tears to the eyes.......so called modern day artists look lazy and confused...Gene Kelly the Best of the best............like watching God in person.....
I love the types of movies he made. There's been a few attempts in these recent years to kinda capture their magic and magnificence, "La La Land" and "The Greatest Showman" and shit like that, but the performers just aren't capable of the things these people could do. Lucky we have access to these old works, people like Fred and Judy, Ginger and Danny, Gene and Bing and Eleanor. Don't know where I'd be without 'em.
Yes!!!!! I'm argentine. I love, love, love, love, love GENE KELLY!!!!!! He is amazing because he is immortal. there are no words to describe so much talent
An otherworldly talent coupled with a unique, self-developed style. There will never be another like him.
Perfect! May these movies always be a great treasure to all of us, and to our future generations!
"Singing In The Rain" Is My
Very Favorite Song and
Gene Kelly Is The Very BEST
Thank you Mr Gene KELLY. I tried tap dancing in the 80's in Paris Ecole de Danse du Marais and enjoyed it for several years! We will never forget you
such talent!! he had a different style to most dancers thats why i liked him ..i recall Michael Crawford in an interview with Ray Martin he taught him how to dance in Hello Dolly. and a funny story behind it.. Favourite movies will remain in my memories will be singing in the rain, Brigadoon and Anchors aweigh....
He came up with so many of his own moves. A true genius.
Equally impressive in all these sequences is the camerawork. Those big cameras weren’t autofocus and they were heavy, making them difficult to move. The focus-pullers and grips had a very hard job to get the movements made so precisely. Lots of rehearsal involved. Mr. Kelly had to hit his marks exactly, too, in order for him to be framed correctly as he and the camera moved together.
Gene Kelly, My all time favorite male tap dancer. I loved his rugged personality and tap style.❤
Gene Kelly is and always was #1 among the other dancers style grace he had it all ❤💜💛🧡💙
He was an incredible all around dancer and entertainer, just hope that the younger people will have a chance to look at this.
ローラースケート✊で、タップダンスとは❓
ジーン・ケリーさんならでは✊デスネ。
エンターテイメントの要素もありますね。
かつて、フィギュアスケートの選手✊で、ステファン・ランビエルさん、そして、フィリップ・キャンデロロさんを思い浮かべます。
素晴らしい❗
の一言✊です。
ユーチューブ✊でジーン・ケリーさんの🎦映像見せていただきどうもありがとう🫂ございます。
大好きです❤❤❤🎉🛼⛸️🎿🌟⭐🌞☀️🇺🇸
Back when you had to have some sort of genuine talent to be in Hollywood. And you had to be extremely multitalented to really be a Hollywood star.
Bingo.
Not always. There were plenty who had little to no talent but looked good.
@@pobstrel And were they the true stars? Mostly not. Perhaps I'm biased by only watching the good surviving work. :)
That roller skate routine ...amazing
So happy to see the brilliant, but underrated Donald O'Connor, the only dancer who was the equal of Kelly, and so funny, too! The best thing is that Kelly and Astaire were so great about sharing the stage with other great talent. Good people, on and off the stage ! 'Miss them very much! 😢
I had a crush on Gene Kelly since I was a kid. I come from a family of vaudeville dancers and my dad was a great dancer so we watched all these movies over and over on TV since I was a kid. Loved Gener the best so handsome too.
O’Conner & Kelly the Fred & Ginger of Tap Always wonderful
But...Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers did do tap...
My favorite is the “Moses Supposes” with Donald O’Connor. It’s so thrilling to see that kind of dancing with such precision. It gives me chills.
Donald O'Conner was no slouch either.
never, Donald was great
Step for step Kelly's match. And Donald was a smaller man. (and a true sweetheart!)
@@billmccomb4629 Kelly was blessed with those short powerful legs and it's amazing that he could keep up with Kelly, but he did.
The routine on roller skates threw me! I roller skate regularly and seeing his skating combined with flawless dancing blew my mind. 😮
Kelly was the absolute greatest dance & choreographer ever.
Wonderful video! I been watching That's Entertainment! On TCM today and it showed most of this phenomenal man's great dancing and all that went with it! He was definitely one of a kind..they say he did most if not all if his stunts..he was 110% pure muscle 💪 they say too..excellent shape..I mean DUH look at this video lol...anyways..thank you Mr. Kelly for all of it..memories I will always cherish..🕺❤🙏 rest in glory sir..
I totally love this clip. Stunning! Damn, wish I could dance, I mean really dance.
I could watch Gene Kelly for hours,even when he wasn't dancing.He just exudes charisma.If he was a perfectionist,he succeeded in offering movie goers just that.I love him.Actually,he was my first " crush."
I’m a Gene Kelly fan but I had never seen some of these incredibly intricate and somewhat dangerous dance routines. Amazing. Thank you!
Thank you 😊
Gene oh my. Gene Kelly is my all time favorite. Gene Kelly was one of a kind. There will never be another Gene Kelly.
Amazing Dancing by Gene Kelly, Donald O'Connor, et al.
Gene Kelly was so multi talented.
Love him!! 🌹🌹🌹
Gene Kelly chanched my life when I first time see him in television. I was eight years old. I'm still surbised how talent he was....
All I can say is WOW. I show these types of videos in my music classes and the kids are amazed.
KING, BIG MASTER OF DANCE, Prodigious, handsome ……simply UNIQUE ✨💖✨💖✨💖
How I wish life was this great and innocent now 😢
He was definitely a great dancer, but he was also an incredible actor and athlete. Check him out in the Three Musketeers (1948).
Quite a good singer also.
Such a grace. Fall in love in this actor and talented a
dancer since I was kid
Gene was absolute class I loved his musicals
I fell over watching him on those roller skates!
Wow! Tap is my favorite dancing to watch! Kelly is so amazing! In my day and in my circles he was overshadowed by Fred Astaire so I am still growing in my appreciation of his amazing dancing! Thank you so much for putting this together and sharing!