This scene, just like the entire movie, is a shrine to great character acters. Just the way he says, "noo" and "uh huh" is enough to make you giggle! Throw in the engineers, the real estate agent, the guy that says, "we gotta blast cuz it's not a boulder, it's a ledge", and of course, Mr. Tesander the well digger.
❤ when she finally goes off on him about their male friend paying attention to her, doesn't she heckle Cary Grant about that ridiculous hole in his chin?
The thread...gets me every time. So brilliant! The writers captured the essence of women's detail in design, all in this one scene. (I am one so I can say that) Fell in love with Myrna a decade of performances prior to this one. Nick and Asta made sure of it. 💓🐶👨
@@michaelmelen9062 YES that is a great example! She is a great actress, but I would put Barbara Stanwick first before ANY previous or future actress. : ) They both have humor and drama, timing down perfectly. Hey friend do yourself a favor and watch The Thin Man Series. Myrna partnered with William Powell is simply the best. And realize film was in it's infancy and silent work was all they had to go on to learn from. They truly got it right. ~ Great exchange w/you!
@@b.walker5955 Oh yes. Asta is amazing, and a number of actors were in the series before they were stars. James Stewart, Gloria Grahame, and Ruth Hussey are two who come to mind. Tom Neal also (memorable in Detour). The repartee is wonderful, and it was unusual to find such a happily married couple in movies. Powell's marriage IRL to Carole Lombard had just ended when filming The Thin Man began.
This scene is a hoot! That said, I have to give Myrna Loy's character props for her daringly varied color scheme. As someone who absolutely LOATHES the drab, soulless, "Instagram-ready" aesthetic that's so popular these days, it's kind of refreshing that see someone who doesn't want floor-to-ceiling gray or beige in every room!
I'm having some rooms repainted, and I was trying to describe the shades of white I wanted in the hall. As I was saying a creamy white, not too stark, I burst out laughing and pulled this clip for the painter. My husband and I have been teasing each other about it ever since. I agree with the comment about the contractor and his uh-hunh and nooo. Priceless!
Queen of Hollywood quit them to work for Red Cross during the War, she & Betty Grable visited injured soldiers together in hospital wards, can you imagine??? Today we have the Kartrashians...
My house is 22 yrs past its painting prime; today I met with a great painter who sent the link to this vid clip with his estimate - couldn’t be more perfect. “Mr. Blandings” has always been one of my fav movies AND books, and Myrna Loy went to my high school -Venice in SoCal! (And yes, he’s getting the job!) 😊
This scene is relevant to me because in my line of work I deal with commercial printers where color accuracy is a huge focus, with a lot of time and money being spent to ensure it, and yet more often than not the customer's response to the final output is, "That's good enough".
Not all butter is the same color. If we went to the grocery store and got say any normal brand, it would be a very pale yellow. But if you got Kerrygold in the green package, it would be a much deeper yellow. You would be shocked at the difference.
Emory Parnell's acting is brilliantly subtle: Mr PeDelford is behaving with the utmost professionalism and congeniality, but you do see weary annoyance slowly but surely mar his facade, until Mrs. Blandings leaves the room. Then he finally succumbs to deadpan irritation, and the way he loudly spits out that cigar bit in frustration? Priceless!
Amazing how many times you can fall in love with MR CARY GRANT, and sorry to say but it goes for the guys too. thats the truth after all HE IS WHAT EVERY MAN WANTED TO BE.
Peter Bogdanovich shares a memory of when he, with then girlfriend Cybil Shepherd, attended an event with Grant. Bogdanovich retells the story in his spot on Cary Grant impression, explaining that when they approached the ticket taker Grant said, "I'm terribly sorry, I forgot my ticket. May I get in please?" As the ticket taker was looking for his name, Grant says, "It's Cary Grant." "You don't look like Cary Grant," said the ticket taker. And Bogdanovich remembers that Grant, "as quick as wink" said, "I know, nobody does."
Such a classic scene. I never get tired of it. The two male actors had small roles but they were perfect.
This scene, just like the entire movie, is a shrine to great character acters. Just the way he says, "noo" and "uh huh" is enough to make you giggle! Throw in the engineers, the real estate agent, the guy that says, "we gotta blast cuz it's not a boulder, it's a ledge", and of course, Mr. Tesander the well digger.
Unforgettable and a true classic. What excellent acting! This scene has been played out in real life since the invention of paint.
MY FAVORITE SCENE TO THIS DAY!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
As a painter I quote this all the time . I love when clients ask what color should i paint their rooms.
😂😂😂
Red, green, yellow, blue, white......love this scene!
Is this everyone's favorite scene?
Yes! I think about this scene all of the time.
Yes, it’s classic!! I laugh every time I watch it.
Yes!
❤ when she finally goes off on him about their male friend paying attention to her, doesn't she heckle Cary Grant about that ridiculous hole in his chin?
Oh yes! I know just exactly the colors she wants! These things are important!
This scene still holds true to this day.
This film was on tv many times when I was a kid. I really didn't appreciate it until I grew up. It's just great.
The thread...gets me every time. So brilliant! The writers captured the essence of women's detail in design, all in this one scene. (I am one so I can say that)
Fell in love with Myrna a decade of performances prior to this one. Nick and Asta made sure of it. 💓🐶👨
That and the dots on the wallpaper! 🤣🤣
@@LiveANoursishedLife Not that dot, THAT dot.
And don't forget Myrna in "The Best Years of Our Lives". The coming home scene is unforgettable. Perhaps the best American actress.
@@michaelmelen9062 YES that is a great example! She is a great actress, but I would put Barbara Stanwick first before ANY previous or future actress. : ) They both have humor and drama, timing down perfectly. Hey friend do yourself a favor and watch The Thin Man Series. Myrna partnered with William Powell is simply the best. And realize film was in it's infancy and silent work was all they had to go on to learn from. They truly got it right. ~ Great exchange w/you!
@@b.walker5955 Oh yes. Asta is amazing, and a number of actors were in the series before they were stars. James Stewart, Gloria Grahame, and Ruth Hussey are two who come to mind. Tom Neal also (memorable in Detour). The repartee is wonderful, and it was unusual to find such a happily married couple in movies. Powell's marriage IRL to Carole Lombard had just ended when filming The Thin Man began.
HAaaa!!! Mr... Blanding is funny as Heck.... Its an ALL TIME FAVORITE ...
Nobody but lovely Myrna Loy can explain better her fav colours- She´s talking seriously but it´s funny as hell!!!!
Favorite part of my favorite movie.
This sez alot 'bout you............................
That's not a rock it's a ledge!
Mine too
Im 60. 35 yrs ago I built my first house. My buddy told me to watch this movie before i started. Everything in this movie rings true today!
One of the best scenes ever filmed....
This is a master class in acting.
This scene is a hoot! That said, I have to give Myrna Loy's character props for her daringly varied color scheme. As someone who absolutely LOATHES the drab, soulless, "Instagram-ready" aesthetic that's so popular these days, it's kind of refreshing that see someone who doesn't want floor-to-ceiling gray or beige in every room!
god how I loved the paint foreman, Emory Parnell, a great character actor!
My favorite scene in the movie. I laugh every time I see it.
Great comedy, and great acting from all involved.
I can't believe I found this. I love this scene. Especially the part of the best butter.
One of my favorite parts of the movie. Sadly, I can relate to her! I want what I want.
I laugh everytime I see this scene, both of those actors are so wonderful!
Red, green blue, yellow, white. Love it!
I love her so much.
I'm having some rooms repainted, and I was trying to describe the shades of white I wanted in the hall. As I was saying a creamy white, not too stark, I burst out laughing and pulled this clip for the painter. My husband and I have been teasing each other about it ever since. I agree with the comment about the contractor and his uh-hunh and nooo. Priceless!
I had my kitchen done in a stark white, but not a hospital white.
@@NJGuy1973but still, not to suggest any other color but white.
Myrna Loy was so amazing she even invented pantone for all of us
Queen of Hollywood quit them to work for Red Cross during the War, she & Betty Grable visited injured soldiers together in hospital wards, can you imagine??? Today we have the Kartrashians...
My house is 22 yrs past its painting prime; today I met with a great painter who sent the link to this vid clip with his estimate - couldn’t be more perfect. “Mr. Blandings” has always been one of my fav movies AND books, and Myrna Loy went to my high school -Venice in SoCal! (And yes, he’s getting the job!) 😊
my favorite scene of the movie !
Kate Quinn Same and by far this scene is hysterical.
This scene is relevant to me because in my line of work I deal with commercial printers where color accuracy is a huge focus, with a lot of time and money being spent to ensure it, and yet more often than not the customer's response to the final output is, "That's good enough".
should be mandatory viewing for anyone building or remodeling a house
Emory Parnell as Mr. PeDelford is perfect!
I love♥️ this movie, but this scene is the one I remember best!
I love the butter idea. Got down to the Grocer!
Imagine taking a stick of butter into Lowe's or Home Depot and have them scan it to match.....LOL
@@hoagie1978 If it's frozen, they might be able to do it! Hee, hee.
the best butter at that!
@@yoli5779 - A whole pound! lol
Not all butter is the same color. If we went to the grocery store and got say any normal brand, it would be a very pale yellow. But if you got Kerrygold in the green package, it would be a much deeper yellow. You would be shocked at the difference.
Ever!! I am she!😂
But yes this character actor is GREAT
Emory Parnell's acting is brilliantly subtle: Mr PeDelford is behaving with the utmost professionalism and congeniality, but you do see weary annoyance slowly but surely mar his facade, until Mrs. Blandings leaves the room. Then he finally succumbs to deadpan irritation, and the way he loudly spits out that cigar bit in frustration? Priceless!
Any waiter/waitress who has had to take an order from a "high maintenance" customer cringes at this scene.
I can relate being a painting contractor 😄😂
I think I'm married to her.........
My sympathies
Man where is your Pantone Color Guide?!!! ☝️😐
Incredible
That's me- specify, if I'm paying- Myrna must be a hobbyist painter- but the painters, response: off with the their heads!
Lots of details about colors in a colorless movie.
I use Pantone Colors....
I'm a Dunn Edwards man.
Amazing how many times you can fall in love with MR CARY GRANT, and sorry to say but it goes for the guys too. thats the truth after all HE IS WHAT EVERY MAN WANTED TO BE.
Peter Bogdanovich shares a memory of when he, with then girlfriend Cybil Shepherd, attended an event with Grant. Bogdanovich retells the story in his spot on Cary Grant impression, explaining that when they approached the ticket taker Grant said, "I'm terribly sorry, I forgot my ticket. May I get in please?" As the ticket taker was looking for his name, Grant says, "It's Cary Grant." "You don't look like Cary Grant," said the ticket taker. And Bogdanovich remembers that Grant, "as quick as wink" said, "I know, nobody does."
Cary Grant said Everyone wants to be Cary Grant. Even I want to be Cary Grant.
@@roytang2325Hitchcock said when he caught a reflection of himself, he expected to look like Cary grant.
Disappointed!
Isn't this scene about the sensibilities of men and women generally?
Where am I windows
That poor guy
O kay funny
😄😄!