In 1967, at the age of 13, I watched this on TV at the start of my interest in old movies. I was transitioning from sitting through '30s and '40s movies just because they happened to be showing, to actually paying attention and wanting to learn more about them. This number amused and intrigued me, and got me searching for the larger and more elaborate dances staged by Busby Berkeley. Before home video, your only option was to check the TV guide each week and hope for something interesting.
The part with Eddie dancing with Rita Rio was used in "Yellow Submarine", traced over and recolored to look like a cartoon. As I remember, it's in "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds".
Having been brought up in the South -- in what is generally referred to as "The Bible Belt," I can just imagine that in 1936 this movie -particularly this dance -- had preachers in full bellow cursing it as the devil's work. Devil or angel, the lady was beautiful, talented and certainly was a great dancer. The credits don't give details but I cannot help but think that this number bears the Busby Berkeley stamp. Great stuff!
Always loved this Harold Arlen tune. Lew Brown's verse here reminds me of the Broadway strip in San Francisco's North Beach where Carol Doda use to reign supreme. Well captured.
2:03-2:10 was rotoscoped for "Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds" in the animated Yellow Submarine film. A wonderful number and Eddie Cantor is always a joy to watch.
Among many other roles she played, Dona Drake played the lazy housekeeper in that unforgettable Bette Davis flick, "Beyond the Forest." You'd never know from this clip it was the same actress.
Superb! I would like to see some more from Harry Roy cica 1936, especially featuring Princess Pearl. Also, has anyone got, "I'll BBCing You" by Lew Stone & his orchestra - please?
This clip reminds me of Loony Tunes, when Bugs Bunny was dancing for Elmer Fudd dressed up as Carmen Miranda, with his furry fudd sticking out in back of his dress. COOL wire work !! GREAT performance ! I LVOE this video!
Dona Drake huh? Very good! If she was around today she'd have done.."All the single ladies" Funny how around this time hunched shouders and a curved back was sexy. Think of Clara Bow or even Betty Boop.
A good, not great production number which obviously owes much to the influence of Busby Berkely. My infallible reference work indicates the numbers in this movie were staged by Robert Alton.
I was a kid when I first saw this movie. Loved it. Donna Drake is so beautiful in this film, and man can she shake those hips! LOL
In 1967, at the age of 13, I watched this on TV at the start of my interest in old movies. I was transitioning from sitting through '30s and '40s movies just because they happened to be showing, to actually paying attention and wanting to learn more about them. This number amused and intrigued me, and got me searching for the larger and more elaborate dances staged by Busby Berkeley. Before home video, your only option was to check the TV guide each week and hope for something interesting.
What a great clip I just found! Dona Drake/Rita Rio with some superb dancing, including her legendary 'snake hips' routine! Thanks for posting!!
The part with Eddie dancing with Rita Rio was used in "Yellow Submarine", traced over and recolored to look like a cartoon. As I remember, it's in "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds".
I wish this was in color!
Having been brought up in the South -- in what is generally referred to as "The Bible Belt," I can just imagine that in 1936 this movie -particularly this dance -- had preachers in full bellow cursing it as the devil's work. Devil or angel, the lady was beautiful, talented and certainly was a great dancer. The credits don't give details but I cannot help but think that this number bears the Busby Berkeley stamp. Great stuff!
Always loved this Harold Arlen tune. Lew Brown's verse here reminds me of the Broadway strip in San Francisco's North Beach where Carol Doda use to reign supreme. Well captured.
the top half of her dress is amazeballs
This song got stuck in my head and I walk around going, "The lady dances..da da da da da da..." It's super catchy.
Thanks: My brain needed this.
I used to want to go back to the 20s and 30s. I've come to the conclusion that I'd be a loser there too.
Great ! Most enjoyable post.
Thanks for sharing.
Haha, when Donna starts singing at 3:37 the way she acts reminds me of Al Jolson singing "Toot Toot Tootsie" in The Jazz Singer.
2:03-2:10 was rotoscoped for "Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds" in the animated Yellow Submarine film. A wonderful number and Eddie Cantor is always a joy to watch.
Man they dont dance like that anymore, outside of competition dances, I love the nice visuals and the jazz music from the art deco age movies.
Among many other roles she played, Dona Drake played the lazy housekeeper in that unforgettable Bette Davis flick, "Beyond the Forest." You'd never know from this clip it was the same actress.
Superb! I would like to see some more from Harry Roy cica 1936, especially featuring Princess Pearl.
Also, has anyone got, "I'll BBCing You" by Lew Stone & his orchestra - please?
This clip reminds me of Loony Tunes, when Bugs Bunny was dancing for Elmer Fudd dressed up as Carmen Miranda, with his furry fudd sticking out in back of his dress.
COOL wire work !! GREAT performance ! I LVOE this video!
it is Betty Boop? Dona drake was black check the 1920m census in duval county, florida
Blimey, did they make the tune up as they went along? Lol.
Now I want to live in the 1930's.
I am with you heavyboxes.
It's his banjo eyes, of course.
Part of this number is seen Rotoscoped in YELLOW SUBMARINE.
Dona Drake huh? Very good! If she was around today she'd have done.."All the single ladies"
Funny how around this time hunched shouders and a curved back was sexy. Think of Clara Bow or even Betty Boop.
@DancingSpiderman wasn't that daffy?...:))
for coming up with two bits.... i'd rather see a pair of.... well lets just say i was expecting more.
@Nationsnotregimes Oh, hush.
A good, not great production number which obviously owes much to the influence of Busby Berkely. My infallible reference work indicates the numbers in this movie were staged by Robert Alton.