This scene was created after the script was finished, when someone finally realized that they had the two most popular singers of the 20th Century in the same film, and they didn't perform any songs together.
So... This is my favorite scene in the entire film, and you say it was an afterthought on the part of the filmmakers? Wow! That's an amazing piece of trivia.
Well, if you have to shoe horn a song into a finished film as an afterthought, you may as well make it a classic, and one of the most popular duets in movie history! Bravo, boys We drink to their health!
It's hard to imagine this kind of magic never happening again, seeing as life is a wheel and sooner or later it turns. Still... Crosby and Sinatra were already legends when they did this scene, and it doesn't get much better than this. Watching them together is like striking gold!
Yeah, it's definitely the highlight of the whole movie. Another You Tuber says the entire film was finished when they filmed this scene as an afterthought. If true, that's kind of an amazing bit of trivia.
I've been working in the theater for fifty years. I flatter myself that, at my best, I'm pretty good; but I'd give anything to be able to perform with the effortless grace, elegance and sparkle of these two legends.
Two utter giants, (in an age of many giants) clearly in great respect of each other and equally clearly enjoying every musical moment! I never get fed up with saying, of the Golden Age...."We lived through the BEST!"
Along with Singing in the rain, probably f the greatest musical piece recorded in cinema. two of the greatest singers at the top of their game. What a swell party it was !
I am surprised I watched this film with my mother when I was about 10 or 11 years old and has stuck with me all my life and I never get tired of hearing it thank Trumpeboy 1955 for showing this I keep coming back for more
When I was about the same age as you my mother dragged me to the pictures to see it as she didn't want to go on her own. I'm so glad that she did. Modern actresses are beautiful but Grace Kelly in the swimming pool scene takes it to the next level and beyond as she simply oozed class and glamour. Look at her in this day and age, girls, and eat your hearts out. Your agents and Hollywood promoters tell us you're great. Her looks and screen presence did the same. If it wasn't for CGI, SFX and sex modern films would die a quick death. Thank God.
I first watched this movie when it came out in the 50s as a high school teenager. I loved it then. I know, I was really square. I still love this movie and have watched it many times. As a matter of fact I’m forcing a good friend of mine to watch it with me tonight. I think this is my all-time favorite movie. It’s just such a feel-good piece of entertainment. Love the scenes with Louis Armstrong Celeste (home) Sinatra Crosby Grace Kelly. Just great. Yes, I know, I am still square.
It really IS magic. This brief couple of minutes of film probably took hours to make. Yet it all looks natural, and seems to flow effortlessly. That's ART!
Nothing but mutual respect here. Early in Frank's career, the press tried to build up a false rivalry between these two that went nowhere. Frank saw Bing perform in 1937, and was so influenced by it, he decided to become a singer.
I'm 66 now and I remember as a 2 y/old child the Frank Sinatra songs, Love and Marriage, Who wants to be a Millionaire?, and the one in this vid. Thank you guys for such a wonderful introduction to music.
They're both so good, I don't know who to watch. So, I watch it repeatedly, and alternate. (Addendum, 5 years later) My favorite moment may be 4:17, as they leave the room, and are apparently confronted by a room full of Newport swells dancing the meringue, and so they rush back into the library to have one more pop, in order to face the rest of the party.
@@marnie8943- I watch it repeatedly so I can take turns watching both these guys pull off this piece of musical history. Watching the two of them is like striking gold!
As a Bing fan I took a while to dig Frankie and a little longer to accept that he the ultimate Influence on modern song and will be for many years, but no one , just no one was ever as casual as Crosby, as he shows here. Only Frank is working! MW
@@malcolmwhitehead7225...Pretty much the same for me, too. Bing has always been my favorite, and Frank grew on me over time. I've always liked Frank, but I grew fonder of him over time, is what I meant. But Bing will always be my favorite.
The 1998 Broadway version of High Society it was only distantly based on the 1956 movie. It introduced Anna Kendrick to audiences earning her a Tony nomination, still one of the youngest nominees ever. The song was actually called Did You Evah? by Cole Porter. It's among his wittiest which given Cole's catalog is saying something. Delightful song.
Not only did the music die, but so did class, beautiful costumes, great talent and comedy in song by this duo. I think God must enjoy this clip as much as we creations do. Sinatra gives us a peek at his humorous side. So much to enjoy in less than 4 minutes. Swelligent, welligent!!!!!
sauced agian, eh? she was stoned. well, did you ever? I NEVER. I'm gonna have another drink. I think ill have a bit of the bubbly myself. Dont get hurt! haha this is a cool song.
Well, life is a wheel that keeps on turning. Who knows what awaits us down the road? Trying to top this would be a waste of time and effort. Still, there might be other mountains to climb.
@@williamanthony9090 couldn’t agree more. People focus too much on the greats of the past when they should be looking to the future. Who knows what is to come?
Love to party with friends we have so much fun dancing the cha-cha, merengue and salsa but I still haven't found someone who dances the waltz. The room is filled with laughter as we reminisce the crazy things we used to do. I wouldn't dare do them now, glad I did them when I was too young to know better. :))) I like Sinatra and Crosby good share, trumpetboy1955 thank you.
Bob Mob Now wait a minute, Bing wasn’t perfect either he abused his sons and drove his first wife to an early death from alcoholism. It was his second wife who straightened him out and made him a better man
I remember when Sinatra got trapped in Australia because they felt he insulted a female reporter, and wouldn't let him leave the country until he apologized. I believe that was in the late seventies or early eighties. I guess the point being, Frank could certainly stir up controversy without half trying! It must have been the late seventies, seeing as if It were the early eighties, Reagan might have threatened to send in the Marines to pluck Frank out of there... Lol!
@@jennifersman7990 Bit misinformed here. Need to read the new info about Bing. He tried to get Dixie help with her problems, he cannot be blamed for either her addictions or from her passing from cancer. She was a great woman who suffered from self esteem and shyness issues. She should be remembered as a talented, beautiful lady whom Bing adored and in turn adored him to her dying day. I am no fan of Sinatra, but like Bing I think he has has a lot of half truths and mistruths directed at him since his passing. Both men done enormous amounts of good in there time.
silly observation, but Bing fills up his own glass, sets to the side, then Frank fills his own empty glass and gives it to Bing, then grabs Bing's full glass.
Great are those microphones to record their voices? They must have been really sensitive to catch their voices from near and far... and the mixing.... tough job..!
I'm pretty sure they did the actual singing in the studio, then dubbed it in. Trying to do it on the soundstage would have taken away from the quality big time. So the question then becomes, did they sing at all on the soundstage, or just speak the words? Either way, it took a lot of work by these two guys, AND the filmmakers, to make it all come out looking perfect! Ah, Hollywood magic-- I think most of us have a hard time truly grasping how hard it really is to make something like this work!
@@williamanthony9090 Well, it seems more like Hollywood deceit, but hey, everyone wants quality right? so you pay the price. Perhaps if they did it now, tech would come to the rescue like what they did in The miserables.
This scene was created after the script was finished, when someone finally realized that they had the two most popular singers of the 20th Century in the same film, and they didn't perform any songs together.
No! Really!? That's a crime.
I'm so glad they realized their mistake before they finished the movie. I love this song!
So... This is my favorite scene in the entire film, and you say it was an afterthought on the part of the filmmakers? Wow! That's an amazing piece of trivia.
Knowing Bing, they probably had to point a gun to his head to do it, if the film already wrapped.
Well, if you have to shoe horn a song into a finished film as an afterthought, you may as well make it a classic, and one of the most popular duets in movie history! Bravo, boys We drink to their health!
Love this scene from “High Society”! Two great singers. It does not get better than this.
It really doesn't. Two legends, at the peak of their careers, working together and producing a piece of musical history. Hard to top that!
This is pure class ... the like of which will never be seen again.
Two singing legends.🤩🤩🤩
David Wesley I like the idiots of today
It's hard to imagine this kind of magic never happening again, seeing as life is a wheel and sooner or later it turns. Still... Crosby and Sinatra were already legends when they did this scene, and it doesn't get much better than this. Watching them together is like striking gold!
This is great, I watch this every week.
Sinatra and Crosby's voices blend perfectly.
This duet makes the entire film. i have always loved it
Yeah, it's definitely the highlight of the whole movie. Another You Tuber says the entire film was finished when they filmed this scene as an afterthought. If true, that's kind of an amazing bit of trivia.
"You must be one of the newer fellows". Loved this song when I was eight. Still love it a few generations later.
One of the best duets ever! Love Bing and Frank!
I love how they swap glasses at one stage and either don't notice or don't care.
Adam Jones How could they care if they didn’t notice.Sorry just wanted to ask
Well, maybe they don't care because they didn't notice!
I've been working in the theater for fifty years. I flatter myself that, at my best, I'm pretty good; but I'd give anything to be able to perform with the effortless grace, elegance and sparkle of these two legends.
One of the best musical numbers in movies ever. Sheer class and well produced.
Two utter giants, (in an age of many giants) clearly in great respect of each other and equally clearly enjoying every musical moment!
I never get fed up with saying, of the Golden Age...."We lived through the BEST!"
Along with Singing in the rain, probably f the greatest musical piece recorded in cinema. two of the greatest singers at the top of their game. What a swell party it was !
The best of them all, Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra. Who could ask for anything more?. God bless them.
This is the best scene in the whole movie. Hands down.
Agree-- 100%
I am surprised I watched this film with my mother when I was about 10 or 11 years old and has stuck with me all my life and I never get tired of hearing it thank Trumpeboy 1955 for showing this I keep coming back for more
When I was about the same age as you my mother dragged me to the pictures to see it as she didn't want to go on her own. I'm so glad that she did. Modern actresses are beautiful but Grace Kelly in the swimming pool scene takes it to the next level and beyond as she simply oozed class and glamour. Look at her in this day and age, girls, and eat your hearts out. Your agents and Hollywood promoters tell us you're great. Her looks and screen presence did the same. If it wasn't for CGI, SFX and sex modern films would die a quick death. Thank God.
@@stevetaylor9846 yes it was good wholesome entertainment
Their voices are so comforting.
The legends always make it look SO effortless.
I first watched this movie when it came out in the 50s as a high school teenager. I loved it then. I know, I was really square. I still love this movie and have watched it many times. As a matter of fact I’m forcing a good friend of mine to watch it with me tonight. I think this is my all-time favorite movie. It’s just such a feel-good piece of entertainment. Love the scenes with Louis Armstrong Celeste (home) Sinatra Crosby Grace Kelly. Just great. Yes, I know, I am still square.
No, not square. Talent like this never ages!
Bing Crosby And Frank Sinatra Are One Of My Favorites
Bing Crosby And Frank Sinatra Are One Of My Favorites
And Dean Martin And Sammy Davis Jr And Jerry Lewis
And Louis Armstrong
Tommy Vermiglio what about duke elington
which one
One of the best things you will ever see......magic.
It really IS magic. This brief couple of minutes of film probably took hours to make. Yet it all looks natural, and seems to flow effortlessly. That's ART!
Grew up watching this movie and used to own the vinyl record. Unforgettable!
same here!
Best duo of the 20th c, stands up even today, lyrics and arrangement without equal
Nothing but mutual respect here. Early in Frank's career, the press tried to build up a false rivalry between these two that went nowhere. Frank saw Bing perform in 1937, and was so influenced by it, he decided to become a singer.
I'm 66 now and I remember as a 2 y/old child the Frank Sinatra songs, Love and Marriage, Who wants to be a Millionaire?, and the one in this vid. Thank you guys for such a wonderful introduction to music.
They're both so good, I don't know who to watch.
So, I watch it repeatedly, and alternate.
(Addendum, 5 years later)
My favorite moment may be 4:17, as they leave the room, and are apparently confronted by a room full of Newport swells dancing the meringue, and so they rush back into the library to have one more pop, in order to face the rest of the party.
Me too!!
The same here, although Frank gets most of my attention.
@@marnie8943- I watch it repeatedly so I can take turns watching both these guys pull off this piece of musical history. Watching the two of them is like striking gold!
As a Bing fan I took a while to dig Frankie and a little longer to accept that he the ultimate
Influence on modern song and will be for many years, but no one , just no one was ever as casual as Crosby, as he shows here. Only Frank is working! MW
@@malcolmwhitehead7225...Pretty much the same for me, too. Bing has always been my favorite, and Frank grew on me over time. I've always liked Frank, but I grew fonder of him over time, is what I meant. But Bing will always be my favorite.
Incomparable...'Ol Blue Eyes an' Crosby...natural talent!
They look like they're having a ball with this number!
"you must be one of the new fellas" --- love it!
One of my favourite musicals Cole Porter lyrics always adds a very special essence to the mood he is able to capture in his lyrics
I remember ....that was a swell party! Well done. I also like Robbie Williams and John Lovitz's version. Great song thanks to Cole Porter.
I absolutely love this song. It's one of the few I've heard that's done by Sinatra AND Crosby.
"Don't dig that kind of crooning, chum."
"You must be one of the newer fellas."
@@sertorrhenclegane Obviously a Sinatra jab at Crosby because Crosby was the original crooner, before Sinatra came along.
@@edwardcricchio6106 A “jab”?
@@terrypussypower OK a right cross that land square on the jaw.
Sinatra never “jabbed” Crosby in his entire life. Metaphorically or physically.
How could I know this wonderful music I knew long ago was from this movie...better late than never...
Perfect song for these two swell talents.
The 1998 Broadway version of High Society it was only distantly based on the 1956 movie. It introduced Anna Kendrick to audiences earning her a Tony nomination, still one of the youngest nominees ever. The song was actually called Did You Evah? by Cole Porter. It's among his wittiest which given Cole's catalog is saying something. Delightful song.
Vernon Hill they made a remake awesome they should do one now but ya know with actually talented singers
I grew up watching all these types of movies. I brought my son up on them as well. He loves them.
what a swell update this is
sweet, jovial drunkenness between two chums in penguin suits. that's the life!
Actually, Sinatra's character is the only one who's drunk. But yeah. I'd take that lifestyle!
And Grace Kelly, basically playing to type.
The age of true ladies and gentlemen. Wish we could go back!
MAGA stands for it.
TBTC!
Have you heard? It's in the stars,
Next July we collide with Mars!
Well, did you evah?
What a swell party this is!
Two of the best Entertainers We ever had/ Thanks for posting this.
Cole Porter's genius
The best!! Oh please don’t eat that glass my friend! 😂 Great movie, such talent. Every song is fantastic! 👏❤️
1:53 "Sauced again eh? She was stoned.." Had my dying from laughter
Me to🤣🤣🤣
Rip two legends
I remember when Sinatra checked out... That was not only an end of an era, but a date worthy of the title-- The Day The Music Died!
Not only did the music die, but so did class, beautiful costumes, great talent and comedy in song by this duo. I think God must enjoy this clip as much as we creations do. Sinatra gives us a peek at his humorous side. So much to enjoy in less than 4 minutes. Swelligent, welligent!!!!!
RIP 2 of our favorite crooners.
sauced agian, eh?
she was stoned.
well, did you ever?
I NEVER.
I'm gonna have another drink.
I think ill have a bit of the bubbly myself.
Dont get hurt!
haha this is a cool song.
Bing: "You must be one of the newer fellows...."
Frank: "!!!!"
One of my favorite movies
Swiggity swellegant this party is elegant
I'm going to dance, don't get hurt,lol
🕺
I think that tune is called "Did you evah" but who am I to criticize. Happy to hear it again and again. 🙂
That's Entertainment!
the video quality is just amazing
This is my new favourite music video of all time
Fun film! I loved The Philadelphia Story on which it was based--that had Cary Grant and Jimmy Stewart!
Love the Bing re-corks the bottle with his elbow!
Brilliant, they don't make'em like that anymore sadly.
Well, life is a wheel that keeps on turning. Who knows what awaits us down the road? Trying to top this would be a waste of time and effort. Still, there might be other mountains to climb.
@@williamanthony9090 couldn’t agree more. People focus too much on the greats of the past when they should be looking to the future. Who knows what is to come?
Love to party with friends we have so much fun dancing the cha-cha, merengue and salsa but I still haven't found someone who dances the waltz. The room is filled with laughter as we reminisce the crazy things we used to do. I wouldn't dare do them now, glad I did them when I was too young to know better. :)))
I like Sinatra and Crosby good share, trumpetboy1955
thank you.
“Have you heard it’s in the stars? Next July we collide with Mars!” If only Bing and Frank knew what 2020 was going to be like.
Pure. Class.
no business like show business 2 of the greatest entertainers of all time real show business frank and bing
Loved them all legends
Where can I find such a swellegant party & fellas?
I Love This Song From The Musical High Society
I Love This Song
Classy, classy, classy!!!!
This routine was very well staged...they both had a ball filming this one...obvious!!
The beauty of it is that both actors were brilliant at making this sort of thing appear ad libbed.
Had a ball making it? I don't know. I'm not trying to be argumentative, but I imagine this couple of minutes of film took a lot of long, hard, work!
Have you heard? The coast of Maine just got caught in a hurricane?
Well did you ever? What a swell party this is!
Have you heard that poor dear Blanche got run down by an avalanche?
Well, did you ever? What a swell party this is!
What daiquiris! What sherry, please! What burgundy! What pommery!
Have you heard? Professor Munch ate his wife and divorced his lunch?
Well, did you ever ? What a swell party this is!
Misses Smith in her new Hup crossed the bridge when the bridge was up,
Well, did you ever ? What a swell part this is!
What brandy, wow! What whiskey, here's how!
What gin and what beer, will you sober up, dear?
Source: LyricFind
Songwriters: Cole Porter
Well Did You Evah? lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc ...
Bing was pure class and a gentleman. Sinatra on the other hand...
Bob Mob Now wait a minute, Bing wasn’t perfect either he abused his sons and drove his first wife to an early death from alcoholism. It was his second wife who straightened him out and made him a better man
I remember when Sinatra got trapped in Australia because they felt he insulted a female reporter, and wouldn't let him leave the country until he apologized. I believe that was in the late seventies or early eighties. I guess the point being, Frank could certainly stir up controversy without half trying! It must have been the late seventies, seeing as if It were the early eighties, Reagan might have threatened to send in the Marines to pluck Frank out of there... Lol!
@@strangelittlegirl Great answer.
@@jennifersman7990 Bit misinformed here. Need to read the new info about Bing. He tried to get Dixie help with her problems, he cannot be blamed for either her addictions or from her passing from cancer. She was a great woman who suffered from self esteem and shyness issues. She should be remembered as a talented, beautiful lady whom Bing adored and in turn adored him to her dying day. I am no fan of Sinatra, but like Bing I think he has has a lot of half truths and mistruths directed at him since his passing. Both men done enormous amounts of good in there time.
When they sing about old Camembert i wanna go down on one with a glass of bubbly myself
silly observation, but Bing fills up his own glass, sets to the side, then Frank fills his own empty glass and gives it to Bing, then grabs Bing's full glass.
Don't we all wish we could act like this when we were drunk...
Bing and Frank is rare iconic singers.
priceless music.
Magnificos La Voz y the crooner,!!!
Have you heard that Mimsie Starr
She got pinched in the 'Ass'tor bar
🤣😂🤣
The 1950's - Life was good, Life was right........today it's just a pile of shite.
eric lakey except the racism and sexism. But without those then yeah.
Add the lack of care allowed drowning in alcohol and cigars.Its a glorious age.
Michael Terrell II I mean who wouldn’t,probably the funnest moment in history.Party’s were everywhere and all of them were wild.Always a dreamer.
Excellent
Have always wanted to perform the Bing/Dextger part in this song!
Two of the best
*Well Did You Evah?
Does he read those books? Or, are the books merely for show?
Sheer class
The best 😍
The Master and his pupil trading lines .......through song...
Here from Jerma
What jerma video?
Great are those microphones to record their voices? They must have been really sensitive to catch their voices from near and far... and the mixing.... tough job..!
I'm pretty sure they did the actual singing in the studio, then dubbed it in. Trying to do it on the soundstage would have taken away from the quality big time. So the question then becomes, did they sing at all on the soundstage, or just speak the words? Either way, it took a lot of work by these two guys, AND the filmmakers, to make it all come out looking perfect! Ah, Hollywood magic-- I think most of us have a hard time truly grasping how hard it really is to make something like this work!
@@williamanthony9090 Well, it seems more like Hollywood deceit, but hey, everyone wants quality right? so you pay the price. Perhaps if they did it now, tech would come to the rescue like what they did in The miserables.
Excellent movie
The two baritones.
Swellegant > Swag
Couldn’t agree with you more
This is going in my collection of reasons we peaked as a species a long time ago
That was cool.
🆒️
I ship it.
Lol
Que talentos
Que Dios los guarde..
I Would Sing This To Charli That Bing Crosby And Frank Sinatra Sings That From The Musical High Society
I Love This Song
Tommy Vermiglio jjujj85vgn
I wish my life felt like this scene
Simplement classe!
Happy New Year! 20 20.
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2:50 my fav part
@FlaviaR Lol. That part always makes me laugh.
2:50 is my favorite part
Here bcuz of tae💜