Mine, too! And the music coming in at 0:04 just adds to the feeling of freedom and joy that Harold finally feels! I believe it's the first time he smiles in the whole movie.
I knew from the moment I first saw this boy acting his own death that I'd love this character forever. By the moment he smiled like that I had absolutely no doubts.
His acting in this film was spot on, funny, serious, emotional, sincere and caring. Alright he had some film roles after, but a shame he wasn’t an even bigger star.
I happen to drive past his house all the time. The land has been subdivided but I still can’t help but think about the movie every time I drive past that gate.
I love how he gives us a sly grin, then turns it off completely when he glances back at his mother. Borrowing a term from the film, he has perfect command of his instrument.
I was introduced to Harold and Maude at the local Jr College, where my instructor was insistent that literature is not just in print, but also on stage and on screen. This scene in particular was his best example of literature on screen. This clip would have been impossible to capture in words. Every movement he makes tells a story, from the first glance toward the camera with the little nod & the dimpled grin to his glance to his mother before looking down. Definitely my favorite scene!
@@animaljustice7774 Definitely. Jack Barranger was his name. He taught English and English Literature at the College of the Sequoias in Visalia, CA. Awesome instructor but most people thought he was too eccentric for their tastes. I thought he was brilliant.
@@bncsmom1 sometimes we have to be different in order to be brilliant. He sounded brilliant and a movie buff which is good. But he was right, literature can be found in movies as well. I was a film major in college
@@animaljustice7774 I just learned that Mr Barranger died about four years ago. Yep, sometimes different is required for one to be brilliant. After he left the college, he went on to talk about the Anunaki and other interesting paranormal subjects. I should have known he'd be a believer in such things. He was eccentric and quirky and had a brilliant mind, so capable of accepting these ideas as possibilities. I wish I'd been able to get in touch with him before he died, I'd have loved to pick his brain just one more time - and thank him for his influence in the course of my life.
I first saw this movie when I was 12 or so, and I had my first fluttery heart feeling for a boy when I saw this scene. I'm 24 now and it still gets me!
Such a most excellent clip ! Just a fabulously devilish smile ever ! Such a cutie pie Bud Court at that age ! Just one of my most favourite films ever !
i think it added to his character being death obessed and also the make up department didnt know how to put the right makeup for his skin tone. i always wondered too... he was very pale in quite a few scenes
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The best acting is done without words.
My favorite breaking of the fourth wall in any film.
+PackerBronco same
definitely
Agreed,
Closely followed by Tim Curry in the Rocky Horror Picture Show. :)
Mine, too! And the music coming in at 0:04 just adds to the feeling of freedom and joy that Harold finally feels! I believe it's the first time he smiles in the whole movie.
I knew from the moment I first saw this boy acting his own death that I'd love this character forever. By the moment he smiled like that I had absolutely no doubts.
His acting in this film was spot on, funny, serious, emotional, sincere and caring. Alright he had some film roles after, but a shame he wasn’t an even bigger star.
LOVE the sly twinkle in his eyes. So glad you have this cut!
The dimple appears, too. I'm waiting for this DVD via interlibrary loan. Looking really forward to seeing the movie for the first time.
that smile at the camera... you cant beat it and then when he instantly changes expression when his mom sees him... its terrific
I happen to drive past his house all the time. The land has been subdivided but I still can’t help but think about the movie every time I drive past that gate.
I have to say this is by far my favorite scene of all time
Greatest fourth wall break in film history!
The fact this was a spontaneous choice by Court always blows my mind... just the slightest hint of a smile and dimple... cat stevens... goat!
Apparently this scene was improvised by Bud Cort. bahahahaha brilliant.
Best moment EVER!
Can't believe someone put this up! Thank you!!
One of them for sure! Such an awesome movie!!
I love how he gives us a sly grin, then turns it off completely when he glances back at his mother. Borrowing a term from the film, he has perfect command of his instrument.
locutus625
Love the “instrument” reference.
THAT SMILE!:D
Best scene in the entire movie!
I was introduced to Harold and Maude at the local Jr College, where my instructor was insistent that literature is not just in print, but also on stage and on screen. This scene in particular was his best example of literature on screen. This clip would have been impossible to capture in words. Every movement he makes tells a story, from the first glance toward the camera with the little nod & the dimpled grin to his glance to his mother before looking down. Definitely my favorite scene!
You had a good teacher!
@@animaljustice7774 Definitely. Jack Barranger was his name. He taught English and English Literature at the College of the Sequoias in Visalia, CA. Awesome instructor but most people thought he was too eccentric for their tastes. I thought he was brilliant.
@@bncsmom1 sometimes we have to be different in order to be brilliant. He sounded brilliant and a movie buff which is good. But he was right, literature can be found in movies as well. I was a film major in college
@@animaljustice7774 I just learned that Mr Barranger died about four years ago. Yep, sometimes different is required for one to be brilliant.
After he left the college, he went on to talk about the Anunaki and other interesting paranormal subjects. I should have known he'd be a believer in such things. He was eccentric and quirky and had a brilliant mind, so capable of accepting these ideas as possibilities. I wish I'd been able to get in touch with him before he died, I'd have loved to pick his brain just one more time - and thank him for his influence in the course of my life.
@@bncsmom1 👍
Vivian Pickles was marvelous as Mrs. Chasen!
I first saw this movie when I was 12 or so, and I had my first fluttery heart feeling for a boy when I saw this scene. I'm 24 now and it still gets me!
Perfection.
Super well done. Love that dimple!!!
you see his dimples a few times in the movies. the dimples when he is smiling at maude ...
One of my favorite films from the 70s.
Such a most excellent clip !
Just a fabulously devilish smile ever ! Such a cutie pie Bud Court at that age !
Just one of my most favourite films ever !
he was so handsome. i say most girls would of went for him... i know i would have!
I know right !!!!
Vivian Pickles rocks.
She does
Totally brilliant in this epic.....
Great movie but this was the best moment by far.
This is the greatest moment in the history of cinema!
he is cute!
Vivian Pickles is a hilarious actress!!🥰❤️
LOVE that!!
..that mom🤣 his bubble pops in 3, 2, 1....😄
Genius
looooooool AMAZING :D
classic!!!!
Que actor!!
loveit
That look!!..😳
What did these 2 think of eachother
Annnnd it all falls down 😏
Why was Harold so pale?
i think it added to his character being death obessed and also the make up department didnt know how to put the right makeup for his skin tone. i always wondered too... he was very pale in quite a few scenes
heck yh
Jim is that you?
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