This is one of the best movies I’ve ever seen. Who’d have thought that the tales of Manhattan would’ve had anything to do with a ‘rabbit’s foot’ coat? 😂 E G Robinson was magnificent, as usual. Kinda made me wish I could see how his new job worked out; but the way the story ended was really what made it great. 👍🏽 👍🏽 ❤
Ginger Rogers was the top actress in the US at the time this movie was made, following her academy award portraying Kitty Foyle in 1941. The most underated actress ever!
This is a very good movie. So much better than those made today. There's character, a story, no CGI. The best one is with Laughton as the conductor. What an actor!
When the orchestra conductor took off his jacket and all the audience followed, I cried! It's not the fine clothes that matter, but the person wearing it!!! ❤ 😊"Or not;...
This was a beautiful film and very creative in the way that the top coat was worked into every vignette. I read the comments saying Paul Robeson was offended. I can understand where Robeson was coming from. He had an amazg voice. I guess we have to understand that the way things were viewed in 1942 were different from today's perspective. We cannot judge the past by today's standards. Similarly, it is one thing to be unhappy about the portrayal of blacks at that time, however, Paul Robeson probably wanted both the money and the success of being in a film with incredible stars. There is something understandable about wanting equality between blacks and whites in 1942. At the same time, he was given a part in a Hollywood film which he could have turned into more films if he wanted to. We all make choices in our lives. Robeson was impatient with the pace of efforts towards equality between blacks and whites. I understand that. At the same time, he kind of defeated himself by deciding he didn't want any part of Hollywood. because he didn't like the portrayal of blacks in the movie. I myself noticed the vast difference in social standing between the film's portrayal of different white people compared with black people. But Edward G Robinson, despite being white, was clearly someone who had given up on himself and was close to completely self defeated. In a way that was another theme of the movie: It's not your skin color or your socioeconomic group that matters in life, it is your ability to see the glass as half empty or half full.
@mirakor1: This is a perfect example of an Anthology film. The Europeans made greater use of such films with not only all-star casts but also famous directors for each segment. An international version of the Anthology film is "The Yellow Rolls-Royce" with an all-star cast & directors.
Why would you NOT include the name of GINGER ROGERS in the TITLE??? If it wasn't for the extra bit of info under 'Themes' her name (ONE SINGULAR MENTION) would not have even (it seems, accidentally) appeared anywhere in the descriptions.
Well, BLESS YOUR HEART - and may you *always* have the day you deserve... but what ARE you going on about? This is not a Ginger Rogers movie. Wait. WAIT: You couldn't possibly be yelling at the person who generously posted this remarkable film, could you? Seriously? Perhaps you could watch the film again.
@@rukeyser Clearly, I know it's a Ginger Rogers movie, (I must've watched the movie, right? Cuz God knows the title has not given that IMPORTANT info. away) which is why i made that point, in the first place!!! Why would someone take the time to write all the actors' names, but leave one of the most important names out? Anyone would wonder & ask. Some might even feel slightly offended by it. It's not a big deal but it IS a valid question & point. How hard is that to understand??
This movie lost me after the man pretended that he wasn't shot and asked to be driven to the hospital. What happened with those characters after that. Is this a comedy now?
A long, boring write-up that says the same thing over and over. Just give a simple synopsis and let viewers discover for themselves. We're not imbeciles.
I get so tired of people whining about old movies! Of course racism, bullying, shaming, etc. is not acceptable, but these old movies are from a different time. Instead of complaining, I learn from these movies how far we have come and how we got here!
@@Jasper7182009 If you think that this film isn't in its own way the beginning of the 21st-century post-mod "woke" political culture, you need to watch it again with a more discriminating eye. The final scene isn't "racist" because this Black farm community's members don't speak propa' English or have broken teeth. It is racist in a thorough politically correct sort of way if you were a '40s CPUSA member or pink fellow-traveler, however. But as you say let the dead bury the dead. - -
Every moment of this is a delight.
I love this movie, ALL these little stories are so touching and wise. It's so heartwarming. 😊❤
What a 💎? I love black and whites and you would be hard-pressed to find a more star-studded lineup. Wow! Thanks for posting this🙏🏾
like all of hollywood is in it... only bette and joan are missing😊
yes great movie 👍🏻👌🏻🙏🏻
This is one of the best movies I’ve ever seen. Who’d have thought that the tales of Manhattan would’ve had anything to do with a ‘rabbit’s foot’ coat? 😂 E G Robinson was magnificent, as usual. Kinda made me wish I could see how his new job worked out; but the way the story ended was really what made it great. 👍🏽 👍🏽 ❤
What if it were “tails”? It’s the coat-tails’ tales. I loved it, too.
@~ Yeah, if it had been spelled with an I instead of an E, it might’ve been easier to pick up on. 😂
The scene with the composer was incredibly emotional, just a fantastic cinema success! Thank you!
The composer episode made me cry. Cinema at its best. All stars movie, excellent performance by everyone.
Thank you for sharing this with us! More Please?! ❤
Ginger Rogers was the top actress in the US at the time this movie was made, following her academy award portraying Kitty Foyle in 1941. The most underated actress ever!
This is a very good movie. So much better than those made today. There's character, a story, no CGI. The best one is with Laughton as the conductor. What an actor!
What a "magnificent cast"!!!.😮 😊 ❤ And what a story of brotherly love!....❤
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The ending caught me by surprise and made me cry. Thank you for this beautiful gift
When the orchestra conductor took off his jacket and all the audience followed, I cried! It's not the fine clothes that matter, but the person wearing it!!! ❤ 😊"Or not;...
I think the old man's prayer is what brought the jacket to them!!!😊
One of my favorite movie's, next to The Thin Man! Thank you so much for sharing!❤❤❤❤❤
You are so right!
As always Edward G is always great. One of the very best actors ever.
This was a beautiful film and very creative in the way that the top coat was worked into every vignette. I read the comments saying Paul Robeson was offended. I can understand where Robeson was coming from. He had an amazg voice. I guess we have to understand that the way things were viewed in 1942 were different from today's perspective. We cannot judge the past by today's standards. Similarly, it is one thing to be unhappy about the portrayal of blacks at that time, however, Paul Robeson probably wanted both the money and the success of being in a film with incredible stars. There is something understandable about wanting equality between blacks and whites in 1942. At the same time, he was given a part in a Hollywood film which he could have turned into more films if he wanted to. We all make choices in our lives. Robeson was impatient with the pace of efforts towards equality between blacks and whites. I understand that. At the same time, he kind of defeated himself by deciding he didn't want any part of Hollywood. because he didn't like the portrayal of blacks in the movie. I myself noticed the vast difference in social standing between the film's portrayal of different white people compared with black people. But Edward G Robinson, despite being white, was clearly someone who had given up on himself and was close to completely self defeated. In a way that was another theme of the movie: It's not your skin color or your socioeconomic group that matters in life, it is your ability to see the glass as half empty or half full.
Always beautiful and what great talent
Tuxedo becomes that symbol, not a hat. A nice movie indeed. They don't make such films these days. Unfortunately. Thanks.
@mirakor1: This is a perfect example of an Anthology film. The Europeans made greater use of such films with not only all-star casts but also famous directors for each segment.
An international version of the Anthology film is "The Yellow Rolls-Royce" with an all-star cast & directors.
@@pearlbrandwein4731 WIth the beautiful Alain Delon.
all I can say is WOW !
Well that was a nice surprise ..well thought out and well acted by All ..I loved the China ..town scene what a voice of clarity .
You've obviously not watched the movie Kan, as the movie wasn't about the travels of a black top hat but a TAILCOAT!!!
Excellent movie. But it’s not the hat that’s a symbol & passed around. It’s a tux.
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Why would you NOT include the name of GINGER ROGERS in the TITLE??? If it wasn't for the extra bit of info under 'Themes' her name (ONE SINGULAR MENTION) would not have even (it seems, accidentally) appeared anywhere in the descriptions.
shutup!
Well, BLESS YOUR HEART -
and may you *always*
have the day you deserve...
but what ARE you going on about?
This is not a Ginger Rogers movie.
Wait. WAIT:
You couldn't possibly be yelling at the person who generously posted this remarkable film, could you?
Seriously? Perhaps you could watch the film again.
@@rukeyser Clearly, I know it's a Ginger Rogers movie, (I must've watched the movie, right? Cuz God knows the title has not given that IMPORTANT info. away) which is why i made that point, in the first place!!! Why would someone take the time to write all the actors' names, but leave one of the most important names out? Anyone would wonder & ask. Some might even feel slightly offended by it. It's not a big deal but it IS a valid question & point. How hard is that to understand??
This movie lost me after the man pretended that he wasn't shot and asked to be driven to the hospital. What happened with those characters after that. Is this a comedy now?
The film is an anthology - a collection - of short stories, each one written by someone different. The only common feature is the tailcoat.
No mention of EGR?
Who or what is EGR?
@@EnthusiasmisgoodEdward G. ROBERTSON
@@alberthabaisden1657
There's no mention of Robertson because there is no E. G. Robertson.
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at 1:09:33 , tiny cell phone in man's hand. he says "hello charlie, oh alright" and then puts in his pocket.
Nothing like an annoying soundtrack to ruin a perfectly good movie.
A long, boring write-up that says the same thing over and over. Just give a simple synopsis and let viewers discover for themselves. We're not imbeciles.
And, on top of that, they say the whole thing is about a top hat.
Open your eyes to real cinema, so much
unnecessary whining about trivial things. Nothing is perfect in life. Enjoy the details.
Racially offensive.. Edward G Robinson was vocal about the disrespect and I agree. US history is sad often.
Presumably you are referring to the final episode?
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I get so tired of people whining about old movies! Of course racism, bullying, shaming, etc. is not acceptable, but these old movies are from a different time. Instead of complaining, I learn from these movies how far we have come and how we got here!
@@cynk956…. I dislike criticism from the post modern 21st-century, highly evolved consciousness of today’s self righteous people. Let the past be.
@@Jasper7182009
If you think that this film isn't in its own way the beginning of the 21st-century post-mod "woke" political culture, you need to watch it again with a more discriminating eye.
The final scene isn't "racist" because this Black farm community's members don't speak propa' English or have broken teeth. It is racist in a thorough politically correct sort of way if you were a '40s CPUSA member or pink fellow-traveler, however. But as you say let the dead bury the dead.
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@@Jasper7182009totally agree