1936, wish I still my 36 Buick Century.. wish I could hear Francis Langford more. What a great voice. The restaurant, the Outrigger was hers for years. Good Lobster Bisque and she invented the three small hamburger sliders. Great person..
Just beautiful ! I never knew who the male singer at the start was so glad to see it was Harry Stockwell ,what a voice. Frances Langford is just PERFECTION , the most stunning voice and I love her 30s look here. She looks quite different by the mid 40s with a different hairstyle. If only this type of song and singer was still around today but her sort wont be seen again sadly.
The more time that passes, the more valuable these old era movies should become. Has anyone else sung like Frances Langford or danced like Eleanor Powell? They acquire a charm that exceeds the original. Like they say: the best things in life appreciate.
Frances was a pint-sized lady who radiated warmth and inspired affection. She was a mainstay of Bob Hope's USO tours during World War Two as a 'girl back home' figure for GIs and gobs, until the strain got to her and she hit the bottle. Happily she recovered, remarried after divorcing Jon Hall, became a public figure and benefactress in Jensen Beach, her Florida coastal town, an expert yachtswoman and deep sea fisherwoman. Unlike too many band singers, Frances lived long (to 92) and worthily. There must still be a few vets who remember her trading corny gags with Hope.
@@StarOfArtemis And lived to be 103. The most honored female singer Britain has had in modern times: second only to Churchill in the power of her voice to evoke its fighting spirit in World War Two.
The way Frances alternates between sweet and swinging anticipates how two reiterations of the tune will be arranged for Eleanor Powell: first in a dreamy ballet, then for a vigorous tap number.
of course frances langford is pure magic..have to mention harry stockwell (father of actor dean stockwell) also brings it, belting out broadway melody with that fantastic orchestra. wow, what a happy upbeat scene. just isn't found today.
In addition to all the other great talent, the opening singer is billed as one Harry Stockwell. He went on to perform in a lot of theater musicals, voiced the Prince in Disney's Snow White, and "fathered" actors Guy and Dean Stockwell.
Right from the get-go this film starts with these two great singing sensations. Look at the camera work on Harry Stockwell, he's slightly angled, into the microphone. Perfect expression on his face. And Francis Lanford is irresistible with her "Lucky Stars" rendition. I can see why, after the MGM Lion, they opened the film with these two. And the rest of the film is non-stop amazing and fun. ...Rowby.
Fun fact: Frances waa a girl soprano. She had a tonsillectomy, lost her voice completely and after months of exercises came back as a contralto. Same with Libby Holman.
Besides Taylor, Powell, and Langford, this movie has Jack Benny doing an interesting role for him, playing a Walter Winchell-type character--he could play other roles besides his usual Benny schtick.
True, but his editor tells him to quit writing about 'blessed events' and dig up enough dirt to get regularly punched on the nose. Benny replies 'OK, I'll be so big a rat you can put a saddle on me.' It was after Eddie Anderson joined Jack on radio that he began to fade down the mean streak and depict himself as a put-upon, vainglorious, slightly camp bumbler, rescued from mishaps by his gang. As you say, this slightly earlier role (more akin to Hope) is an interesting contrast. He is much more slick in BM36, with a dopey sidekick (Sid Silvers) instead of a smart one, Rochester,
Richard Lin Most of the sings in Singing in the Rain were written by Arthur Freed whose MGM unit did Singing in he Rain. He had the writers base their script on his sings that covered the early talkies.
Singing in the rain is a movie about the time when talking and sound first appeared in film. Most of the songs were from the 20s ans 30s and were put into the film.
1936, wish I still my 36 Buick Century.. wish I could hear Francis Langford more. What a great voice. The restaurant, the Outrigger was hers for years. Good Lobster Bisque and she invented the three small hamburger sliders. Great person..
Great music. It makes me appreciate the genius of songwriters/singers/producers/stylists of that period.
Just beautiful ! I never knew who the male singer at the start was so glad to see it was Harry Stockwell ,what a voice. Frances Langford is just PERFECTION , the most stunning voice and I love her 30s look here. She looks quite different by the mid 40s with a different hairstyle. If only this type of song and singer was still around today but her sort wont be seen again sadly.
I love the 30s look best! Pretty!
wow, so much inspiration Singin In The Rain took from this!
It’s impossible to sing these magnificent tunes from those days without a fond smile and that dreamy look in your eyes
Frances Langford was my mother's favorite and I can see and hear why.
I wasn't born til these were shown several times a day on tv. Growing up I watched them repeatedly. Sadly, life was not like the Silver Screen.
100% agree
The more time that passes, the more valuable these old era movies should become. Has anyone else sung like Frances Langford or danced like Eleanor Powell? They acquire a charm that exceeds the original. Like they say: the best things in life appreciate.
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Frances Langford. Wow!
Frances was a pint-sized lady who radiated warmth and inspired affection. She was a mainstay of Bob Hope's USO tours during World War Two as a 'girl back home' figure for GIs and gobs, until the strain got to her and she hit the bottle.
Happily she recovered, remarried after divorcing Jon Hall, became a public figure and benefactress in Jensen Beach, her Florida coastal town, an expert yachtswoman and deep sea fisherwoman.
Unlike too many band singers, Frances lived long (to 92) and worthily. There must still be a few vets who remember her trading corny gags with Hope.
Vera Lynn as well, actually toured around singing for the troops
@@StarOfArtemis And lived to be 103. The most honored female singer Britain has had in modern times: second only to Churchill in the power of her voice to evoke its fighting spirit in World War Two.
Super excellent
I totally agree. Except and superb. I miss talent like this.
The way Frances alternates between sweet and swinging anticipates how two reiterations of the tune will be arranged for Eleanor Powell: first in a dreamy ballet, then for a vigorous tap number.
I didn't know Lt. Ellen Ripley liked Broadway Show tunes.
You're absolutely right. And at the beginning of the movie - talk about getting off to a terrific start!
of course frances langford is pure magic..have to mention harry stockwell (father of actor dean stockwell) also brings it, belting out broadway melody with that fantastic orchestra. wow, what a happy upbeat scene. just isn't found today.
I just saw this movie again today. Still a good 'un.
She was my grandmother's (Virginia Langford) cousin
Thank you for that info......
What a beautiful voice!
My grandmother's cousin
In addition to all the other great talent, the opening singer is billed as one Harry Stockwell. He went on to perform in a lot of theater musicals, voiced the Prince in Disney's Snow White, and "fathered" actors Guy and Dean Stockwell.
Right from the get-go this film starts with these two great singing sensations. Look at the camera work on Harry Stockwell, he's slightly angled, into the microphone. Perfect expression on his face. And Francis Lanford is irresistible with her "Lucky Stars" rendition.
I can see why, after the MGM Lion, they opened the film with these two. And the rest of the film is non-stop amazing and fun. ...Rowby.
i so love frances langford a wonderfull wonderfull person and singer
My grandmother was Virginia Langford, cousin to Francis
Fun fact: Frances waa a girl soprano. She had a tonsillectomy, lost her voice completely and after months of exercises came back as a contralto. Same with Libby Holman.
Wonderful!
Lovely
Catchy tune.
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Was just remembering Ripley singing this song as the thingo stalked her.
Besides Taylor, Powell, and Langford, this movie has Jack Benny doing an interesting role for him, playing a Walter Winchell-type character--he could play other roles besides his usual Benny schtick.
True, but his editor tells him to quit writing about 'blessed events' and dig up enough dirt to get regularly punched on the nose. Benny replies 'OK, I'll be so big a rat you can put a saddle on me.'
It was after Eddie Anderson joined Jack on radio that he began to fade down the mean streak and depict himself as a put-upon, vainglorious, slightly camp bumbler, rescued from mishaps by his gang. As you say, this slightly earlier role (more akin to Hope) is an interesting contrast. He is much more slick in BM36, with a dopey sidekick (Sid Silvers) instead of a smart one, Rochester,
Ellen and Amanda Ripley were singing a 200+ year old song lmao
Why are a lot of songs from Singin' in the rain sung before the movie was made?
Richard Lin if I am not wrong, the movie itself was an adaptation of a stage performance with the same name in late 1920's.
Richard Lin Most of the sings in Singing in the Rain were written by Arthur Freed whose MGM unit did Singing in he Rain. He had the writers base their script on his sings that covered the early talkies.
Singing in the rain is a movie about the time when talking and sound first appeared in film. Most of the songs were from the 20s ans 30s and were put into the film.
Because Singing In the Rain was a later musical done to reminisce about the early movie musicals and so included songs from those early musicals
That Was From The Musical Singin In The Rain
That Was From The Musical Singin In The Rain
But it was used in this film first!
I Sing This To Charli All The Time
I Sing This To Charli All The Time From The Musical Broadway Melody Of 1936
Allen ripley sing This song
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