greatentertainersarchives.blogspot.de/2016/06/forgotten-ones-joan-mccracken.html She sadly died in 1961, from a heart attack brought on by her diabetes.
Agreed. So much about the number is great. The area is so small yet they're perfectly spaced, and when they go into that deep syncopation (beating on the bar stools!) it's just amazing.
I love this dance. Joan was a bundle of energy. Her partner in this, Ray McDonald, was a top-notch dancer in his own right. Like Joan, he died young and is forgotten by many.
This scene alone should have gotten Joan McCracken nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the Oscars. Unbelievable! Many people don’t realize that she was Bob Fosse’s first wife. He left her for Gwen Verdon.
@Ethan Nielson Absolutely 💯 👏 if you want to know more about Joan...there's a book called "The Girl who Fell Down " unfortunately Joan passed from complications of diabetes...but she taught Bob a lot in the time they were together and no bad feelings occurred...and Bob and she remained friends...she had her own life and enjoyed it regardless of how sadly short it was. I think the movie was just too long, but this scene is one of the best dance sequences in any movie! She made a splash on Broadway in Oklahoma by "falling down " for comedic effect and hence the name of the book!❤️🩹💝😇
@@ethannielson942 , probably everyone in this scene is now gone ... even the youngest would be pushing 100 , Joan was Great and sadly not used enough in film..
I truly love this brilliantly-choreographed & remarkably-knockout song-and-dance production number- Pass That Peace Pipe - in 1947 MGM's Good News.How vivacious, high-spirited,& marvelous Ms Joan McCracken was! I can consider this well-shot & truly-amusing scene as one of the most high-octane & top-rate dance numbers ever-performed in cinema. While watching this video I can't help but to salute MGM's Excellence in Musicals & in A-list of Bright Stars during the Golden Age of Hollywood.
Ray McDonald - Sometimes I wish I could time travel and tell him in person how great he was. He died way too soon, otherwise I could have done that while he was still alive.
Love this number! McCracken, though, didn't have the best life. It was a big secret she was a lifelong diabetic, and it was from a heart attack brought on by diabetes complications that took her life. The thing about her I find most sad is that after she was cremated, her family held onto her ashes. As I recall from her bio, "The Girl Who Fell Down", an aunt or another relative died, and McCracken's ashes were somehow lost during the estate sale. The poor woman didn't even have the chance for a respectful funeral. What a freaking shame!
Joan was the wife of Bob Fosse (All that Jazz), who paid for her medical bills even after they were divorced. A terrific dancer, Joan also has a great scene in Hollywood Canteen (1944).
That book, THE GIRL WHO FELL DOWN, is one of the best show-business biographies ever, I think. It's told in a sensible order (starting with a picture of what it was like to see the original production of Oklahoma!, in which she was just part of the dancing chorus with one comedy bit [see book title] that showed how special she was) and offers lots of insights into what was both a typical kind of life in that era and a wonderfully unique life. And yes, the management of diabetes was not altogether well understood then.
Good News is a true underappreciated gem. So glad some years back I bothered to watch it. Such great songs - and arrangements! It's a true underdog that deserves more attention. Bubbling under the oft-listed great musicals.
Former Fed Chair Alan Greenspan would describe what you have as, "irrational exuberance." Fred Astaire famously said the greatest dance routine ever on the silver screen was the Nicholas Brothers 1-take dance routine that was part of the finale in "Stormy Weather." Hard to contradict the guy who arguably would know more than anyone about silver screen dancing.
@@waldolydecker8118 He also said that Tommy Rall was the best dancer in Hollywood, though he was sadly overlooked. [see 'Kiss Me Kate'] (I forget who once said that Mickey Rooney was the best actor in Hollywood--food for thought?).
Its such a shame that the big C robbed the world of a fantastic dancer "Joan McCracken" I first saw her in Hollywood Canteen 1944 and when she mixed ballet with swing ,,man she was just effin' just pure MAGIC, and this pipe passing number was just as good but not better though..a beautiful lady,dancer an all rounder in fact..yeah ..!..
Unfortunately I don't know. I was thinking they'd have to be in the cast list but I know not everyone was credited back then. I see in the list that Mel Torme actually acted in this. I knew he was a composer but I didn't know he also acted. Aside from acting with Judy Garland, I mean.
Good News is the most completely joyous of all the great MGM musicals, and this may be the most joyous number in it. Watching it is like taking a happy pill.
@@susanlloyd7395 Well, OP did state "joyous", which is indeed arguable. Except of course sometimes June is just despondent in it. But SITR also has times of "not so joyous". SITR (just watched it AGAIN) is without doubt the greatest musical movie ever made - and I call it the best movie, period!
Sometimes this section of the movie isn't played bc the station shortens parts of the movie on tv...check the time for the movie...I found most of the rest of the story slow and was Very disappointed that theyd cut several parts of the movie...especially this scene...only reason i watched it!
The thing I love about classic film musical numbers is the lack of cutting. You see how great the dancing was in totality. Ms McCracken's life ended sadly -- Fosse dumped her for Gwen Verdon after she'd help launch his choreography career and she died just shy of her 44th bday from complications from diabetes. But this brilliantly shows her show-stopping talent and is a joy to watch. An interest p.s. - her first husband was gay and after they divorced, he became Capote's partner for life. Capote based Holly Golightly partially on Joan.
@TheDisney...Agreed. But then again, Ann Miller gave her audience 1000 percent. As did Vera-Ellen. As did Carol Chaney. As did Gwen Verdon. The list is long. But those were the days of great musical productions, weren't they?
This number was not in the original Broadway show. It was written for a musical version of Huckleberry Finn that was supposed to star Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney, but it was never made.
Martin and Blaine were at MGM at the time and songs used to hang around a bit if they didn't get used. This much is known. Follies pre-dates Good News. When the Fred Astaire/Gene Kelly section of the Follies was being decided, Kelly wanted to use Pass That Peace Pipe while Astaire wanted to use the number he and Adele used to do, Babbitt and Bromide. Out of respect, Kelly went along with Astaire. The one thing that makes the idea suspect that the number was written specifically for the Follies (as opposed to some song that was lying around), is that Astaire would always perform pieces in films if they were specifically written for him. If the song WAS written for the Follies, it would be unique in being the only movie song Astaire ever said he would not perform.
I love Joan McCracken! After what she's been through later on in life with the diabetes and health issues, she really had tons of talent! Though her singing may have been a little mushy at times, her jaw dropping dancing really covered it up!
One of my-and now, my 15 year old daughter's- favorite musicals lol. In fact, we're watching the dvd right now! Pass that Peace Pipe is my favorite number, and Babe Doolittle, my favorite character !
Great production ... wonderful long takes. At 2:12 the camera shakes slightly, but in time to the music ... it's almost as if the camera can't quite take in all the incredible energy being generated. This is fun for the fun of it. ... And, of course, Joan is amazing.
. Joan McCracken, who was the 2nd wife of Bob Foss, died much too soon. What talent. She died a month before her 44th birthday in 1961. This was her only major musical role.
@2004...So many wonderful dancers now gone and little remembered. Carol Chaney, for example, was another of many who're gone but little remembered. And remember Vera-Ellen?
It was Carol Haney who fell ill during The Pajama Game on Broadway. Her understudy Shirley MacLaine went on for her and became a star. A month into the run of The Pajama Game, Haney injured her leg, and MacLaine took over the role. She was spotted by Hollywood producer Hal Wallis, who had come to the show to see Haney, and MacLaine got a film contract that launched her career, while Haney never became a Hollywood star.
Stupendous! Thanks for posting. Its amazing to think that most of these dancers were under contract to MGM. If there are any around today reading this _ THANK YOU - for your amazing talent and the energy you gave to these musicals. They could not have been made without you.
People always ask what musical is my favorite. And I say, it’s not a fair question. If you want to talk low budget, B musical, it’s gonna have to be Good News every time. Nothing beats Joanie McCracken! Her energy and the words and music from two of MGM’s finest can’t be beat! I always recommend it to my friends who are looking for something other than the usual American in Paris and Singin’ in the Rain stuff. Then they say who is that or is that really June?
What a girl , so full of life . It always looked like the whole crew were enjoying the whole experience. Life ? Yahooooo. Had to edit because iv'e just realised this is a lost art we will never see the likes of this again not to this intensity anyway.
From the American Film Institute Catalog: "A biography of director and lyricist Arthur Freed provides the following information about the film: Robert Alton staged the film's two production numbers." "Pass That Peace Pipe", music and lyrics by Hugh Martin, Ralph Blane and Roger Edens, was nominated for the Best Original Song Academy Award.
I love this dance number and have watched it at least a dozen times. Joan McCracken is an electrifying dancer! The other dancers are truly amazing as well. I wish there was a way to find out who some of them are, as I don't see their names listed anywhere. For example: the redhead in the green sweater who looks sad in the hanky scene here. With her hair style, she looks more modern. Also the brunette in the green jacket who is angry with her boyfriend near the beginning of this dance segment, and who reminds me of a darker haired Angela Lansbury. She is in or near the front in several scenes in this dance segment. Is there anyway we can find out the names of the dancers?
They all look as though they're truly enjoying every moment of this. Is it possible with all the hard work involved, or is it just great acting? I certainly hope it's the former.
My favorite part of this whole movie is the part just before this when Joan gets out of the car the way she does and what she says to herself as she does. You have to see the movie to know what I mean. "Well"......
She would have been great in the Jane Powell role in "Royal Weddings". And I think that she would have been great in the "Pirate" opposite Gene Kelly. Not only is she a great dancer she is funny and personable.
Pass That Peace Pipe was not part of the original 1927 stage production Good News. It was originally conceived for a musical adaptation of Huckleberry Finn which would have starred Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney. The film was never produced.
This number was not in the original B'way production. Pass That Peace Pike was meant to be in a musical version of Huckleberry Finn that was to star Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland. The film was never produced.
@@deewilson3239 To you, showing respect is a sign of disrespect. In this song, the Medicine Man is an example of wisdom, teaching self-control, making peace. Do you think Indians prefer being erased, forgotten, never mentioned by anyone?
As one movie critic wrote, "Joan McCraken dances "Pass That Peace Pipe" with a wicked gleam in her eye." She was a brilliant Broadway dancer who graced many stage musicals, including the original production of "Oklahoma". There's a very good biography of her entitled "The Girl Who Fell Down" by Lisa Jo Sagolla. Well worth a read!
Warren Howie Hughes1 month agoWithout any doubt whatsoever, the greatest dance routine ever seen on the Silver Screen! I agree entirely - a true tour de force! Her singing voice was patchy but she more than makes up for that with one of the greatest one take performances of all time.
Yes, musicals are supposed to be fun (and are), but in this same film, the opening number (the Tait College fight song), "The French Lesson", and "Lucky in Love" are not only enjoyable but they actually have something to do with the story. "Pass That Peace Pipe" is just an interlude that gives everybody a chance to cavort energetically in the malt shop. It's not a bad thing, mind you, as I said before.
wow, that was a shock lol. I had only seen a part of this which was in black & white and had Eddie Bishop's Call Me, dubbed over it (which I love) and had to come search the original. Different than I imagined but good. Check out the Eddie Bishop with this☺
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Lord, this reminds me of when movies were fun! You could go and enjoy yourself for a few hours and leave happy.
One of the best musical production numbers ever made! Joan is really great!
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She sadly died in 1961, from a heart attack brought on by her diabetes.
Agreed. So much about the number is great. The area is so small yet they're perfectly spaced, and when they go into that deep syncopation (beating on the bar stools!) it's just amazing.
To bad she did not play with Kelly or Astaire at Metro
I love this dance. Joan was a bundle of energy. Her partner in this, Ray McDonald, was a top-notch dancer in his own right. Like Joan, he died young and is forgotten by many.
This scene alone should have gotten Joan McCracken nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the Oscars. Unbelievable!
Many people don’t realize that she was Bob Fosse’s first wife. He left her for Gwen Verdon.
Thank you for that; I had always wondered.
@Ethan Nielson Absolutely 💯 👏 if you want to know more about Joan...there's a book called "The Girl who Fell Down " unfortunately Joan passed from complications of diabetes...but she taught Bob a lot in the time they were together and no bad feelings occurred...and Bob and she remained friends...she had her own life and enjoyed it regardless of how sadly short it was. I think the movie was just too long, but this scene is one of the best dance sequences in any movie! She made a splash on Broadway in Oklahoma by "falling down " for comedic effect and hence the name of the book!❤️🩹💝😇
@@ethannielson942 Second wife
@@ethannielson942 , probably everyone in this scene is now gone ... even the youngest would be pushing 100 , Joan was Great and sadly not used enough in film..
I truly love this brilliantly-choreographed & remarkably-knockout song-and-dance production number- Pass That Peace Pipe - in 1947 MGM's Good News.How vivacious, high-spirited,& marvelous Ms Joan McCracken was! I can consider this well-shot & truly-amusing scene as one of the most high-octane & top-rate dance numbers ever-performed in cinema. While watching this video I can't help but to salute MGM's Excellence in Musicals & in A-list of Bright Stars during the Golden Age of Hollywood.
you are so right. But remember... easy as it looks like... this might have been hard work (hours of rehearsal) and possible many takes to film this.
Ray McDonald - Sometimes I wish I could time travel and tell him in person how great he was. He died way too soon, otherwise I could have done that while he was still alive.
When I was a kid I saw this on TV and thought that was what college was going to be like! Needless to say I was severely let down....
Me too. Funny how we bel all that silly stuff...lol
Dude, you’re not alone
They could NEVER film something like this these days -- how sad.
Oh, because it wouldn’t be politically correct?
@@Capcoorthat is correct
Our current is so deadly serious and lost their sense of humour - tragic! Hopefully, this too shall pass.
The number of people on this tiny set is amazing...Zero missteps
Love this number! McCracken, though, didn't have the best life. It was a big secret she was a lifelong diabetic, and it was from a heart attack brought on by diabetes complications that took her life. The thing about her I find most sad is that after she was cremated, her family held onto her ashes. As I recall from her bio, "The Girl Who Fell Down", an aunt or another relative died, and McCracken's ashes were somehow lost during the estate sale. The poor woman didn't even have the chance for a respectful funeral. What a freaking shame!
Yes..and married to Fossee who was a serial cheater...could not have Been EZ
Interesting. The lovely dancer and choreographer Carol Haney had diabetes and died way too young.
Joan was the wife of Bob Fosse (All that Jazz), who paid for her medical bills even after they were divorced. A terrific dancer, Joan also has a great scene in Hollywood Canteen (1944).
That book, THE GIRL WHO FELL DOWN, is one of the best show-business biographies ever, I think. It's told in a sensible order (starting with a picture of what it was like to see the original production of Oklahoma!, in which she was just part of the dancing chorus with one comedy bit [see book title] that showed how special she was) and offers lots of insights into what was both a typical kind of life in that era and a wonderfully unique life. And yes, the management of diabetes was not altogether well understood then.
On one hand, Fosse was a dick for cheating on her with Verdon. On the other hand, their partnership was legendary
I'm always amused how big the sets suddenly become when the dancing part begins!
I agree...joan mcraken killed this..she was fantastic!!
Thank God we have this, because her Broadway stuff is only in stills.
I just have to watch this 63 more times. I got this.
It hardly ever gets better than this. I could watch this a million times.
I have!! ❤
I LOVE Good News, and this is my favorite dance number. Joan McCracken KILLED this!!
Good News is a true underappreciated gem. So glad some years back I bothered to watch it. Such great songs - and arrangements! It's a true underdog that deserves more attention. Bubbling under the oft-listed great musicals.
Rivals Gene Kellys dance numbers in his musicals
Without any doubt whatsoever, the greatest dance routine ever seen on the Silver Screen!
To me, the greatest is Bobby Van hopping down an entire street. Look it up if you haven't seen it, phenomenal.
I admire you enthusiasm for the movie, but the greatest dance routine ever? Seven Brides? West Side Story? Any of the Astaire or Kelly movies?
Yes..1 of 'em
Former Fed Chair Alan Greenspan would describe what you have as, "irrational exuberance." Fred Astaire famously said the greatest dance routine ever on the silver screen was the Nicholas Brothers 1-take dance routine that was part of the finale in "Stormy Weather." Hard to contradict the guy who arguably would know more than anyone about silver screen dancing.
@@waldolydecker8118 He also said that Tommy Rall was the best dancer in Hollywood, though he was sadly overlooked. [see 'Kiss Me Kate'] (I forget who once said that Mickey Rooney was the best actor in Hollywood--food for thought?).
I miss those kind of musicals.
This is one of Favorite Musical Movie and Numbers, This Dance screen is Wonderful. 👍👍👍
Watching Fosse/Verdon got me interested in Joan McCracken, wow!
art2liv4 me too!
Me too!
Its such a shame that the big C robbed the world of a fantastic dancer "Joan McCracken" I first saw her in Hollywood Canteen 1944 and when she mixed ballet with swing ,,man she was just effin' just pure MAGIC, and this pipe passing number was just as good but not better though..a beautiful lady,dancer an all rounder in fact..yeah ..!..
Me too!!!! She's great! and a little doll too!
Me too, never heard of her or this movie before. Wow! Glad to learn about both.
What a great song and dance number. We will never see this on that show about dancing and stars. Thanks for this post. Don't ever take it away.
This number is so uplifting!!!! Happy!!
Joan McCracken...
the definition of a great girl
I can't stop watching this number.
+Pancakeshouse85 I am personally responsible for ~50 views
@Pan...Neither can I. And I'm a product of the MGM/Broadway musical period. Still, I don't know the name of the male dancer with McCracken. Do you?
Unfortunately I don't know. I was thinking they'd have to be in the cast list but I know not everyone was credited back then. I see in the list that Mel Torme actually acted in this. I knew he was a composer but I didn't know he also acted. Aside from acting with Judy Garland, I mean.
His name is Ray McDonald.
His name is Ray McDonald.
The amount of people in this number is astounding...how did they do it perfectly??
Lots of rehearsals and two or three weeks of filming.
Discipline and perfection.
Good News is the most completely joyous of all the great MGM musicals, and this may be the most joyous number in it. Watching it is like taking a happy pill.
That honor surely belongs to "Singin' In The Rain."
''Happy pill'' is the perfect way to describe it and I agree. When tired or moody I watch this film and I suddenly feel better.
Ismail Veli so joyous!
@@susanlloyd7395 Well, OP did state "joyous", which is indeed arguable. Except of course sometimes June is just despondent in it. But SITR also has times of "not so joyous". SITR (just watched it AGAIN) is without doubt the greatest musical movie ever made - and I call it the best movie, period!
Lest we all forget, Joan McCracken was in the original Broadway cast of 'Oklahoma!', billed as 'Sylvie--The girl who falls down'.
My favorite song/number from the movie
Sometimes this section of the movie isn't played bc the station shortens parts of the movie on tv...check the time for the movie...I found most of the rest of the story slow and was Very disappointed that theyd cut several parts of the movie...especially this scene...only reason i watched it!
Joan McCracken was talented and charming. I loved her!
The thing I love about classic film musical numbers is the lack of cutting. You see how great the dancing was in totality. Ms McCracken's life ended sadly -- Fosse dumped her for Gwen Verdon after she'd help launch his choreography career and she died just shy of her 44th bday from complications from diabetes. But this brilliantly shows her show-stopping talent and is a joy to watch. An interest p.s. - her first husband was gay and after they divorced, he became Capote's partner for life. Capote based Holly Golightly partially on Joan.
Yes. Fosse a bum in my book. He hurt lots of gals.
I love it! She is full of life and spirit! That's how dancing should be.
@TheDisney...Agreed. But then again, Ann Miller gave her audience 1000 percent. As did Vera-Ellen. As did Carol Chaney. As did Gwen Verdon. The list is long. But those were the days of great musical productions, weren't they?
Joan McCracken and Ray McDonald. One of my all-time favorite production numbers.
What a swing !!!.
She has past but wouldn’t be nice to see her more musicals! So talented and so cute! RIP you were a blessing for the musical world!
My mom was just a teen when this movie was released. I love seeing young people during this era.
That a fantastic number ... what talent! What happened ?
MGM at their very best! This is a masterpiece.
This number was not in the original Broadway show. It was written for a musical version of Huckleberry Finn that was supposed to star Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney, but it was never made.
It was written for ZIEGFELD FOLLIES
Martin and Blaine were at MGM at the time and songs used to hang around a bit if they didn't get used. This much is known. Follies pre-dates Good News. When the Fred Astaire/Gene Kelly section of the Follies was being decided, Kelly wanted to use Pass That Peace Pipe while Astaire wanted to use the number he and Adele used to do, Babbitt and Bromide. Out of respect, Kelly went along with Astaire. The one thing that makes the idea suspect that the number was written specifically for the Follies (as opposed to some song that was lying around), is that Astaire would always perform pieces in films if they were specifically written for him. If the song WAS written for the Follies, it would be unique in being the only movie song Astaire ever said he would not perform.
The song is notorious in MGM musical history for having been "intended" for one movie after another. This is where it finally ended up.
@@DelGuy03 It was also nominated for Best Song but lost to "Zip-A-De-Do-Dah" from the Disney movie "Song Of The South".
@@DelGuy03 Well they did a great job when it finally appeared!
Fabulous dancing but the camera work is amazing
this number is so fabulous. She is a doll!! And what a dancer!!!!!!!!!!!
This is the cure for whatever ails you. I'm grinning ear to ear every time.
I love Joan McCracken! After what she's been through later on in life with the diabetes and health issues, she really had tons of talent! Though her singing may have been a little mushy at times, her jaw dropping dancing really covered it up!
Compared to my singing..I thought she sounded great.
Wonderful camera work. The huge 3 strip camera, no zoom lenses, long takes. Bravo.
Ya know....for the amount of people in this number,,,,,it truly is great ...and almost no missteps
Just doesn't get better than this
Joan was a doll! Very talented!
One of my-and now, my 15 year old daughter's- favorite musicals lol. In fact, we're watching the dvd right now! Pass that Peace Pipe is my favorite number, and Babe Doolittle, my favorite character !
Just dropping in.
..yep, this awesome.
Great production ... wonderful long takes. At 2:12 the camera shakes slightly, but in time to the music ... it's almost as if the camera can't quite take in all the incredible energy being generated. This is fun for the fun of it. ... And, of course, Joan is amazing.
Love this energizing musical number. I first heard this song on an "I Love Lucy" show! :^)
One of my favorite numbers, I love how she gets down in the dance number!!
. Joan McCracken, who was the 2nd wife of Bob Foss, died much too soon. What talent. She died a month before her 44th birthday in 1961. This was her only major musical role.
@2004...So many wonderful dancers now gone and little remembered. Carol Chaney, for example, was another of many who're gone but little remembered. And remember Vera-Ellen?
It was Carol Haney who fell ill during The Pajama Game
on Broadway. Her understudy Shirley MacLaine went on for her and became a star.
A month into the run of The Pajama Game, Haney injured her leg, and
MacLaine took over the role. She was spotted by Hollywood producer Hal Wallis,
who had come to the show to see Haney, and MacLaine got a film contract that
launched her career, while Haney never became a Hollywood star.
I remember reading and hearing about it then/ Miss McCracken appeared the original cast of 'Oklahoma!' as 'The Girl Who Falls Down'.
She also did a number in “Hollywood Canteen” in a cameo playing herself.
"This was her only major musical role" on film specifically. She had several musical roles on stage.
Stupendous! Thanks for posting. Its amazing to think that most of these dancers were under contract to MGM. If there are any around today reading this _ THANK YOU - for your amazing talent and the energy you gave to these musicals. They could not have been made without you.
Great Number!!!!
Number is flawless...
I love love love this number!!!
People always ask what musical is my favorite. And I say, it’s not a fair question. If you want to talk low budget, B musical, it’s gonna have to be Good News every time. Nothing beats Joanie McCracken! Her energy and the words and music from two of MGM’s finest can’t be beat! I always recommend it to my friends who are looking for something other than the usual American in Paris and Singin’ in the Rain stuff. Then they say who is that or is that really June?
What a girl , so full of life . It always looked like the whole crew were enjoying the whole experience. Life ? Yahooooo.
Had to edit because iv'e just realised this is a lost art we will never see the likes of this again not to this intensity anyway.
Joan and Ray are Fabulous dancing together in this number...I only found out that Joan was once married to dancer turned director Bob Fosse..😁
She;s terrific.
From the American Film Institute Catalog: "A biography of director and lyricist Arthur Freed provides the following information about the film: Robert Alton staged the film's two production numbers." "Pass That Peace Pipe", music and lyrics by Hugh Martin, Ralph Blane and Roger Edens, was nominated for the Best Original Song Academy Award.
I love this dance number and have watched it at least a dozen times. Joan McCracken is an electrifying dancer! The other dancers are truly amazing as well. I wish there was a way to find out who some of them are, as I don't see their names listed anywhere. For example: the redhead in the green sweater who looks sad in the hanky scene here. With her hair style, she looks more modern. Also the brunette in the green jacket who is angry with her boyfriend near the beginning of this dance segment, and who reminds me of a darker haired Angela Lansbury. She is in or near the front in several scenes in this dance segment. Is there anyway we can find out the names of the dancers?
wonderful girl !
They all look as though they're truly enjoying every moment of this. Is it possible with all the hard work involved, or is it just great acting? I certainly hope it's the former.
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My favorite part of this whole movie is the part just before this when Joan gets out of the car the way she does and what she says to herself as she does. You have to see the movie to know what I mean. "Well"......
See that you pop star hacks ? It's called SINGING and DANCING.
p.s. Duckman brought me here.
Same here
Cornfed brought me here
@@mattjindrak TV was better when it was still appealing to boomers.
@@ricardocantoral7672 nah
@@mattjindrak It was. There was a wider spectrum of pop culture being lampooned. Today, it's nothing past the 80's.
She would have been great in the Jane Powell role in "Royal Weddings". And I think that she would have been great in the "Pirate" opposite Gene Kelly. Not only is she a great dancer she is funny and personable.
Pass That Peace Pipe was not part of the original 1927 stage production Good News. It was originally conceived for a musical adaptation of Huckleberry Finn which would have starred Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney. The film was never produced.
Those were the Wonderful MGM years....
I mean they all have timing perfect!
I first heard this song on the Muppets Show.
Agree. She is awesome!!
This number was not in the original B'way production. Pass That Peace Pike was meant to be in a musical version of Huckleberry Finn that was to star Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland. The film was never produced.
Love this!
Some people just do not get it. You are not supposed to take a comedic musical seriously. It is just for fun. Geeeeze!
It's OK unless they disrespect your people
Who the heck is disrespected here? Go"woke", go broke!😂 @@deewilson3239
@@deewilson3239 To you, showing respect is a sign of disrespect. In this song, the Medicine Man is an example of wisdom, teaching self-control, making peace.
Do you think Indians prefer being erased, forgotten, never mentioned by anyone?
@@deewilson3239Where’s the disrespect?
Yep!
Still the best ever.
I love how the soda jerk places the sodas on the counter on the beat, hesitating when the dancers do...
Does anyone know the name of the girl in the green sweater with the white collar and grey skirt ? 2:35
This can be heard in an episode of I Love Lucy
nothing brings me more joy
Used in a I Love Lucy episode...💓
Her persona almost literally jumps off the screen at you!
Joan McCracken is an icon.
This is what I call danse with the starts 👏👏👏👏👏
As one movie critic wrote, "Joan McCraken dances "Pass That Peace Pipe" with a wicked gleam in her eye."
She was a brilliant Broadway dancer who graced many stage musicals, including the original production of "Oklahoma". There's a very good biography of her entitled "The Girl Who Fell Down" by Lisa Jo Sagolla. Well worth a read!
Mischievous 😎
She was a very talented woman.
Love!!!!!
Anybody who gives this a thumbs-down must hate being happy.
Warren Howie Hughes1 month agoWithout any doubt whatsoever, the greatest dance routine ever seen on the Silver Screen!
I agree entirely - a true tour de force! Her singing voice was patchy but she more than makes up for that with one of the greatest one take performances of all time.
Back for another view~!
Yes...God Bless her.
God, when she looks straight at the camera...
Amazing!!
....and I might add, seeing this makes me really happy.
I first heard this tune performed by a very young Nancy Walker. A shame it's not on TH-cam, because it swings a lot harder than this version.
This song was originally meant for the movie "Ziegfeld Folies" but for whatever reason, it wasn't used.
Yes, musicals are supposed to be fun (and are), but in this same film, the opening number (the Tait College fight song), "The French Lesson", and "Lucky in Love" are not only enjoyable but they actually have something to do with the story. "Pass That Peace Pipe" is just an interlude that gives everybody a chance to cavort energetically in the malt shop. It's not a bad thing, mind you, as I said before.
wow, that was a shock lol. I had only seen a part of this which was in black & white and had Eddie Bishop's Call Me, dubbed over it (which I love) and had to come search the original. Different than I imagined but good. Check out the Eddie Bishop with this☺
Joan McCrackin was fantastic, but don't overlook Ray McDonald. He was one of the great Hollywood dancers at MGM.
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