🎄 The post office worker at 33:24 who gets the idea to send all those bags of letters to the courthouse is Jack Albertson, who, a quarter of a century later, would go on to play Charlie's grandfather in "Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory." 😉👍
Do I believe in Santa? You bet I do. When I was in high school, my cousin and I worked in the Santa booth at the local mall. One evening, Santa called in sick, so we needed someone to fill in. After calling all of our friends, to no avail, I called my daddy. I asked him to check at his bank office for some underpaid teller who wanted some extra cash. Within the hour, my daddy suited up and became one of the best Santas the mall had ever seen. He stayed with us through the season. Even after I left home, he continued to play Santa in the mall, moving to the larger mall, across town. Mom made him a beautiful velvet Santa suit and she made herself a Mrs. Claus outfit. Until the year before he died, my daddy played Santa for church, the Lion's Club, Rotary Club, and for friends and family. When someone asks if I believe in Santa, I say of course, he's my Daddy. I have an ornament on my tree that is a picture of my first born, at 9 months (his first Christmas), sitting on Santa's lap. The Santa is my Dad (his Paw Paw). Now I tell my grandchildren that Santa was their great granddad.
I'm so glad that I found your channel. I love movies from the Golden Age, and one of my favorite James Stewart movies is "Harvey." It's a comedy about a man named Elwood P Dowd (played by Mr Stewart), whose best friend is a 6 foot 3 and 1/2 inch tall invisible rabbit named Harvey. I hope that you might consider reacting to it in a future video.
Maureen O'Hara almost didn't make this movie. She had spent four years during World War II unable to leave the US because she was and Irish national and some Irish were helping the Nazis, Germany being anti-British. When the war ended and the restriction was lifted she immediately went back to Ireland to see her family but the script for MIRACLE was ready and her boss Darryl Zanuck ordered her back whereupon she blew her top and was going to tell Zanuck off and quit movies. Her agent, Lew Wasserman, intercepted her and asked her as a personal favor to read the script. She read it, fell in love with it and you know the rest!
Most people today miss the meaning of the title. At the time, the two biggest department store chains, Macy's and Gimbels, had their flagship store and main office on 34th St. in NYC, a block away. And the rivalry was legendary. There was a popular saying at the time "Would Macy's tell Gimbels?" So when Kris brings the two CEO's together for a publicity photo and they shake hands - many considered THAT the miracle. (When they made the remake, Gimbels had gone out of business and Macy's this time did not give them permission to use their name in the movie.) ---- For years of watching this movie, I always assumed that "Mr. Macy" was really played by the actual guy, as his acting seems a bit stilted. No, the founder had died a century earlier and the chain had long be sold to outside interests.
Gimbels is not still around. There used to be a saying which meant "why would I tell a competitor?" which was "Does Macys tell Gimbels?" I'll leave you with the comment that the 1951 version of "A Christmas Carol," starring Alastair Sim (sometimes released as "Scrooge") is by far the best version.
A few of my favorite old movies: Casablanca (of course), Laura (not just because Vincent Price plays a Southern gigolo), Ball of Fire (a retelling of Snow White starring Gary Cooper and Barbara Stanwyck), The Maltese Falcon, The Big Sleep, The African Queen (all three starring Bogart, all unforgettable).
I look forward to following your further exploration of classic films. Please add The Bishop's Wife and Christmas in Connecticut to your Christmas themed viewing list, you won't be disappointed.
If you have not seen it, the ULTIMATE Christmas movie is what I consider to be the greatest movie ever made ... IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE. The Frank Capra masterpiece starring Jimmy Stewart, on his return from WWII. Another couple to put on your list from Capra is "It Happened One Night" and "Mr. Smith Goes To Washington." Loving your enjoyment of the great movies from the past. None of today's filmmakers seem to have studied any of them. Thanks so much!
It is probable that today's directors have studied all of them frame by frame. What they have not studied is the optimistic and charitable attitude that produced them.
@@TedLittle-yp7uj I blame the turn of attitude in the 60's and 70's when fathers became stupid and mom had all the answers. We went from the Cleavers to the Bundys.
There's an interesting bit of footage on YT of a 1970 interview with Canadian director Don Shebib (Goin' Down the Road). In it he says he was greatly influenced by a little known Frank Capra movie "It's a Wonderful Life" What people don't remember is that in 1970 it was little known. After it's initial run it would have likely fallen by the wayside. Its copyright expired in 1974 following a lack of renewal and it entered the public domain, allowing it to be broadcast without licensing or royalty fees, at which point it became a Christmas classic.
The Dutch girl conversations goes as such: Santa - "Hello, I'm glad you came." Girl - "Ooh, you ARE Sinterklaas!" Santa - "Well, yes, of course!" Girl - "I knew, I knew you would understand." Santa - "Of course, tell me what you'd like." Girl - "Nothing! I already have everything. I just want to stay with this lovely lady." Santa - "Would you like to sing for me?" They sing "Sinterklaas Kapoentje".which is (Saint Nicholas, little rascal). Gimbels went out of business in 1986.
To the people originally seeing this movie, when the woman says "she just came over" would have meant she was an orphan who had recently lost her whole family in the War. And she had probably witnessed brutality we would not even want to think about.
Absolutely love your channel, thoroughly enjoying the classic Christmas movies! Such a heartwarming film, with a top notch cast & sweet storyline. Hope you can do more for the holidays. Might I suggest three of my favorites? -“It’s a Wonderful Life”, “The Bishop’s Wife” & “Christmas in Connecticut”. (Would like a tad more commentary at your outro but that’s just me) Cheers & Merry Christmas 🎄 from GA! 😊
I grew up in New York and spent more than a little time (and more than a little money) in Macy's on 34th Street. Less so at Gimble's, but I do remember both fondly. As for the movie, a story I remember reading is that Edmund Gwenn was invited to play Santa Claus in the 1946 parade. The footage of him in the movie was the real thing from that parade.
When they were filming this, (1946) they shot it at the actual Macy's Thanksgiving parade, and they got Edmund Gwenn to ride in the Santa's Sleigh float as that years' Santa. Kind of a real New York story. As for "Susie" she was played by young (remarkably talented) Natalie Wood--who grew up to be one of the most attractive Hollywood stars (like as Maria in West Side Story and Judy in Rebel Without a Cause). BTW...that house they stopped at on Long Island still stands.
I don't know if anyone translated for the Dutch girl, but I watched another reaction of someone who spoke Dutch and did a real time translation. I don't remember the exact words, but it was something like ... Santa: What do you want for Christmas? Girl: I don't want anything. Santa: Nothing? Girl: I already got what I wanted when I got to live with this kind lady. The body language helps if you don't know the words, but knowing makes the scene even sweeter.
If you like murder mysteries with private detectives then after the holidays I highly recommend The Thin Man (1934). There were 5 sequels spanning into the 40's as well.
If you're going to do romance movies for Valentines Day, I'll put in a plug for "The Ghost and Mrs Muir" (1947). It stars another lovely brunette Gene Tierney as Mrs. Muir and Rex Harrison as the Captain. Like in Miracle a young Natalie Wood also has a role. The reason a Dutch girl was used in this 1947 film is because of the notoriety of the German bombing of Rotterdam in 1940. It was considered despicable because the Germans seemed to directly target civilians. There were a large group of Dutch orphans who later were adopted in the USA, like the little girl in the film.
I think it was a great marketing idea because it GETS PEOPLE IN THE STORE. Customers will go there knowing if they can't find something there they can get information as to where they can.
Gimbles Department Store operated from 1842-1987. Natalie Wood's most familiar movie post 34th Street is the 1955 James Dean film Rebel Without A Cause. A few of her best films of the 1960's are Splendor in the Grass, Love With the Proper Stranger, Inside Daisy Clover and This Property Condemned.
I'd say Natalie Wood's most *famous* movie is "West Side Story" (1961), and in second place might be "The Searchers" (1956). But those other ones are good too!
Maureen O'Hara's (and John Wayne's, IMO) best movie was The Quiet Man. I HIGHLY recommend you watch it. You'd recognize Natalie Wood from West Side Story, a sad but beautiful musical based on Romeo & Juliet. Edmund Quenn (Santa Clause) was in The Trouble With Harry - my favorite Hitchcock movie! I can't say I recognize John Payne from anything but he's done a lot of Westerns, which isn't my favorite genre.
Miracle on 34th Street (1947), It's A Wonderful Life (1946) and Scrooge (1951) were sort of like the Holy Trinity of old school B/W Christmas classics.
@RenfrewPrume It's a British film, called "Scrooge"in the UK. (also the title it's listed under on Wkipedia). That's why I included the year, since there are so many versions of the story..some called Scrooge, some called A Christmas Carol.
"The Lemon Drop Kid" (1951, black and white) starring comedian Bob Hope is another Christmas movie you would respond well to. (warning, it takes Hope about 15 minutes of film time to get out of sunny Florida and up to the snows of New York City, but that is how the story goes) The song "Silver Bells" was introduced to the world in this film, sung by actress Marilyn Maxwell. Swindler goes on the run to escape his debts and his chasers but ultimately catches the Christmas spirit.
I love this film and Maureen O’Hara, Natalie Wood and Ed Gween are fantastic. For your upcoming selections, could I suggest a musical. The Sound of Music, My Fair Lady or Mary Poppins.
Happy to subscribe, like and comment to any reactor that loves and respects the true Hollywood Classics, and is NOT put off by that "horrible" black and white! Here's a few random film suggestions to consider covering several decades and genras: It Happened One Night, White Heat, Some Like It Hot, Psycho, Singing In Rain, High Noon, It's A Gift, Sunset Boulevard, Frankenstein, Bringing Up Baby, The Postman Always Rings Twice, Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House, Yankee Doodle Dandy, Buck Privates, Double Indemnity, Holiday Inn, Mildred Pierce, Footlight Parade.
so many films to recommend from hollywood's "golden age." i'll suggest a few from one of my favotite directors - frank capra. most of capra's films carry an emotional PUNCH! today capra is mainly known for the christmas classic "its a wonderful life" (1946) but here's a list of some of his other GREAT films: 1932's "american madness," 1936's "mr. deeds goes to town," "mr. smith goes to washington" (1939) and "meet john doe" (1941). he also directed the screwball comedy classic "it happened one night" (1934) which was the first movie to win ALL of the top 5 oscars for that year. capra is one of my favorite filmmakers and its so sad he's mainly remembered for only "its a wonderful life." thanks for the video.
Most people miss the fact that Kris Kringle's black umbrella that he hit Mr. Sawyer on the head with is also lying down right beside his cane he left behind. If you look quickly you can see it lying down on a pillow or cushion in front of the cane leaning against the corner wall.
You can't fool kids all of the time, they scrutinize Santas like I did myself. Movies like this made me the Santa I am. You must not drop the magic for a moment or you have lost them. There was a old B&W television show called Amous & Andy with an all star black cast I used to watch all of the time. A holiday episode found the cast unable to get a Santa to come to their part of the city for the kids there. So they hit on one of the guys who was a much larger individual than the rest and talked him into doing Santa. Now this was the first time I even imagine ever seeing a Black Santa so I was a little kid skeptical. He was an excellent Santa and all the kids thought nothing of his 'color change.' One of many things (including this film) that made me want to put on the suit.
From watching a few minutes of this evidently individual's clueless remarks about this film, why on earth do you think she can react intelligently to a subtle beauty such as Remember the Night?
@@michaelsommers5503 First, I disagree with your characterization of her as clueless. Although she may not have the depth of experience watching classic films that you (presumably) and I do, I'd be more than happy to give her a chance to prove herself again. And second, I don't think anyone else has yet reacted to "Remember the Night" or even hinted at doing that. But because it's one of my favorite movies ever (along with everything else written and/or directed by Preston Sturges), I'd like to think that if we can finally the ball rolling, then other reactors might join the party.
If older films are your goal, I am happy to make suggestions. If you can't tell from my channel name, older and obscure films are my favorites. What range are you looking at? I had a friend once recommend something and said, "it's old, from the 80s." I rolled my eyes and told him that I had the Marx Brothers on my shelf - 1935's A Night at the Opera to be exact. Other older films I enjoy include the original versions of The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (1947), Angels in the Outfield (1951), and Yours. Mine, and Ours (1968). Other must sees are the musical Singin' in the Rain (1952), the thriller Psycho (1960), and the comedy What's Up Doc? (1972). I have more I could list, but I'd like to sleep tonight. ;)
Radom holiday movie that gets overlooked a lot is Bachelor Mother from 1939 with Ginger Rogers and David Niven. 3:49 the drunk Santa was also played a minor role in White Christmas as the train conductor who sold Bing and Danny the second set of tickets for $97.50. 5:49 That was the best minion impression I have ever heard.
If you have a similar product in your store, you push the customer to buy that in your store. Profit. But if you have nothing like what the customer is seeking, sending them to the competition is nit list Profit but the human factor for customer loyalty worked them and would work today.
I loved your sweet reaction! If you are interested in the history of the Most Decorated Naval Ship that most don't know about, Look up The USS Liberty. Also look up Gen Smedley Butler. Merry Christmas!
The Sad Dutch Girls bk ground (my gathering opinion - Base from movies time line & EarthS) WWII recently ended But throughout, families sent their children to England & USA. LOST & Orphaned , The USA continued its help
city lights. charlie chaplin einstein called it a masterpiece with tears in his eyes luck of the irish, tyrone power a magical tale that interferes with a New Yorkers perception of real wealth the quiet man, maureen o'hara a technicolor masterpiece including john wayne in his greatest role shane alan ladd one of the greatest westerns ever created, shows how tragic death really is love is news loretta young a wicked comedy of a reporter out for a headline meeting his match with a millioneiress
I subscribed after your first video, but I must be honest now. You need to talk less. It's not necessary to comment or mug for the camera every five seconds. It disrupts the rhythm of the dialogue.
🎄 The post office worker at 33:24 who gets the idea to send all those bags of letters to the courthouse is Jack Albertson, who, a quarter of a century later, would go on to play Charlie's grandfather in "Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory." 😉👍
And the old man in Chico and the Man with Freddie Prinze Sr
What?! I love that!
Do I believe in Santa? You bet I do. When I was in high school, my cousin and I worked in the Santa booth at the local mall. One evening, Santa called in sick, so we needed someone to fill in. After calling all of our friends, to no avail, I called my daddy. I asked him to check at his bank office for some underpaid teller who wanted some extra cash. Within the hour, my daddy suited up and became one of the best Santas the mall had ever seen. He stayed with us through the season. Even after I left home, he continued to play Santa in the mall, moving to the larger mall, across town. Mom made him a beautiful velvet Santa suit and she made herself a Mrs. Claus outfit. Until the year before he died, my daddy played Santa for church, the Lion's Club, Rotary Club, and for friends and family. When someone asks if I believe in Santa, I say of course, he's my Daddy. I have an ornament on my tree that is a picture of my first born, at 9 months (his first Christmas), sitting on Santa's lap. The Santa is my Dad (his Paw Paw). Now I tell my grandchildren that Santa was their great granddad.
I'm so glad that I found your channel. I love movies from the Golden Age, and one of my favorite James Stewart movies is "Harvey." It's a comedy about a man named Elwood P Dowd (played by Mr Stewart), whose best friend is a 6 foot 3 and 1/2 inch tall invisible rabbit named Harvey. I hope that you might consider reacting to it in a future video.
My all-time favorite movie. Edmund Gwenn won an Oscar for his performance in this movie. When he won he said, "Now I know there's a Santa Claus."
I still get chills when I see that cane at the end . . . great reaction!
Little Natalie Wood was such a natural when she made this movie that they called her “One Take Natalie.”
Maureen O'Hara almost didn't make this movie. She had spent four years during World War II unable to leave the US because she was and Irish national and some Irish were helping the Nazis, Germany being anti-British. When the war ended and the restriction was lifted she immediately went back to Ireland to see her family but the script for MIRACLE was ready and her boss Darryl Zanuck ordered her back whereupon she blew her top and was going to tell Zanuck off and quit movies. Her agent, Lew Wasserman, intercepted her and asked her as a personal favor to read the script. She read it, fell in love with it and you know the rest!
Most people today miss the meaning of the title. At the time, the two biggest department store chains, Macy's and Gimbels, had their flagship store and main office on 34th St. in NYC, a block away. And the rivalry was legendary. There was a popular saying at the time "Would Macy's tell Gimbels?" So when Kris brings the two CEO's together for a publicity photo and they shake hands - many considered THAT the miracle.
(When they made the remake, Gimbels had gone out of business and Macy's this time did not give them permission to use their name in the movie.)
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For years of watching this movie, I always assumed that "Mr. Macy" was really played by the actual guy, as his acting seems a bit stilted. No, the founder had died a century earlier and the chain had long be sold to outside interests.
WOW! I had no idea! Thank you for sharing that!
Gimbels is not still around. There used to be a saying which meant "why would I tell a competitor?" which was "Does Macys tell Gimbels?"
I'll leave you with the comment that the 1951 version of "A Christmas Carol," starring Alastair Sim (sometimes released as "Scrooge") is by far the best version.
A few of my favorite old movies: Casablanca (of course), Laura (not just because Vincent Price plays a Southern gigolo), Ball of Fire (a retelling of Snow White starring Gary Cooper and Barbara Stanwyck), The Maltese Falcon, The Big Sleep, The African Queen (all three starring Bogart, all unforgettable).
You should watch "Sergeant York" before "Ball of Fire" in order to get an important in joke. But you should definitely watch both.
Keep in mind for St. Patrick's day Maureen O'Hara in *The Quiet Man* (1952) with John Wayne.
I look forward to following your further exploration of classic films. Please add The Bishop's Wife and Christmas in Connecticut to your Christmas themed viewing list, you won't be disappointed.
Coffee just makes a wide awake drunk. Loved your reaction, keep it up and all the best for Xmas and the New Year.🎅
If you have not seen it, the ULTIMATE Christmas movie is what I consider to be the greatest movie ever made ... IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE. The Frank Capra masterpiece starring Jimmy Stewart, on his return from WWII. Another couple to put on your list from Capra is "It Happened One Night" and "Mr. Smith Goes To Washington." Loving your enjoyment of the great movies from the past. None of today's filmmakers seem to have studied any of them. Thanks so much!
"Mr. Smith" is definitely another Capra/Stewart masterpiece! Stewart is the GOAT!
It is probable that today's directors have studied all of them frame by frame. What they have not studied is the optimistic and charitable attitude that produced them.
@@TedLittle-yp7uj I blame the turn of attitude in the 60's and 70's when fathers became stupid and mom had all the answers. We went from the Cleavers to the Bundys.
There's an interesting bit of footage on YT of a 1970 interview with Canadian director Don Shebib (Goin' Down the Road). In it he says he was greatly influenced by a little known Frank Capra movie "It's a Wonderful Life" What people don't remember is that in 1970 it was little known. After it's initial run it would have likely fallen by the wayside. Its copyright expired in 1974 following a lack of renewal and it entered the public domain, allowing it to be broadcast without licensing or royalty fees, at which point it became a Christmas classic.
This 1000%. It’s A Wonderful Life is better than all of them!
You can find that house online, Even one of the trees is still there.
The Dutch girl conversations goes as such: Santa - "Hello, I'm glad you came." Girl - "Ooh, you ARE Sinterklaas!" Santa - "Well, yes, of course!" Girl - "I knew, I knew you would understand." Santa - "Of course, tell me what you'd like." Girl - "Nothing! I already have everything. I just want to stay with this lovely lady." Santa - "Would you like to sing for me?" They sing "Sinterklaas Kapoentje".which is (Saint Nicholas, little rascal). Gimbels went out of business in 1986.
To the people originally seeing this movie, when the woman says "she just came over" would have meant she was an orphan who had recently lost her whole family in the War. And she had probably witnessed brutality we would not even want to think about.
@@johnnehrich9601 Absolutely a fact! We're seeing a bit of that in Ukraine now.
Absolutely love your channel, thoroughly enjoying the classic Christmas movies! Such a heartwarming film, with a top notch cast & sweet storyline. Hope you can do more for the holidays. Might I suggest three of my favorites? -“It’s a Wonderful Life”, “The Bishop’s Wife” & “Christmas in Connecticut”. (Would like a tad more commentary at your outro but that’s just me) Cheers & Merry Christmas 🎄 from GA! 😊
I grew up in New York and spent more than a little time (and more than a little money) in Macy's on 34th Street. Less so at Gimble's, but I do remember both fondly. As for the movie, a story I remember reading is that Edmund Gwenn was invited to play Santa Claus in the 1946 parade. The footage of him in the movie was the real thing from that parade.
When they were filming this, (1946) they shot it at the actual Macy's Thanksgiving parade, and they got Edmund Gwenn to ride in the Santa's Sleigh float as that years' Santa. Kind of a real New York story. As for "Susie" she was played by young (remarkably talented) Natalie Wood--who grew up to be one of the most attractive Hollywood stars (like as Maria in West Side Story and Judy in Rebel Without a Cause). BTW...that house they stopped at on Long Island still stands.
The last gimbels closed sometime in the 80's. The old one on lexington ave was converted to apartments.
It’s A Wonderful Life is THE Christmas movie!
I don't know if anyone translated for the Dutch girl, but I watched another reaction of someone who spoke Dutch and did a real time translation. I don't remember the exact words, but it was something like ...
Santa: What do you want for Christmas?
Girl: I don't want anything.
Santa: Nothing?
Girl: I already got what I wanted when I got to live with this kind lady.
The body language helps if you don't know the words, but knowing makes the scene even sweeter.
They shot the parade part at the actual 1946 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Edmund Gwenn was the Santa Claus in that parade.
If you like murder mysteries with private detectives then after the holidays I highly recommend The Thin Man (1934). There were 5 sequels spanning into the 40's as well.
When Santa ask what she wanted for Christmas the Dutch girl said, "The only thing I want is to be with this lovely lady."
A Pocket Full of Miracles 1961 is also a good Christmas movie...as is It Happened on 5th Avenue 1947
a pocket full of miacles is remake lady for a day both are good
If you're going to do romance movies for Valentines Day, I'll put in a plug for "The Ghost and Mrs Muir" (1947). It stars another lovely brunette Gene Tierney as Mrs. Muir and Rex Harrison as the Captain. Like in Miracle a young Natalie Wood also has a role.
The reason a Dutch girl was used in this 1947 film is because of the notoriety of the German bombing of Rotterdam in 1940. It was considered despicable because the Germans seemed to directly target civilians. There were a large group of Dutch orphans who later were adopted in the USA, like the little girl in the film.
The Ghost and Mrs Muir was made at the same time as Miracle on 34th Street and Natalie Wood went from one movie to the other.
I think it was a great marketing idea because it GETS PEOPLE IN THE STORE. Customers will go there knowing if they can't find something there they can get information as to where they can.
Enjoyed your reaction to this classic... subscribed.... a 67 yr old usa Rock and Roller......
Gimbles Department Store operated from 1842-1987. Natalie Wood's most familiar movie post 34th Street is the 1955 James Dean film Rebel Without A Cause. A few of her best films of the 1960's are Splendor in the Grass, Love With the Proper Stranger, Inside Daisy Clover and This Property Condemned.
I'd say Natalie Wood's most *famous* movie is "West Side Story" (1961), and in second place might be "The Searchers" (1956). But those other ones are good too!
@@michaelt6218Definitely West Side Story
Little Susan grew up and started running around with Puerto Rican street toughs!! 😀
Yes, a West Side Story reaction should fit in with this channel.
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Maureen O'Hara's (and John Wayne's, IMO) best movie was The Quiet Man. I HIGHLY recommend you watch it. You'd recognize Natalie Wood from West Side Story, a sad but beautiful musical based on Romeo & Juliet. Edmund Quenn (Santa Clause) was in The Trouble With Harry - my favorite Hitchcock movie! I can't say I recognize John Payne from anything but he's done a lot of Westerns, which isn't my favorite genre.
The Dutch girl represents WW II, immigrants from devastated countries in Europe.
real refugees
@@gnericgnome4214 And New York was originally settled by the Dutch as "New Amsterdam.
Ex-bartender. Coffee just makes a wide awake drunk. Coca Cola is better to sober you up..plus food to help absirb the alcohol.
Miracle on 34th Street (1947), It's A Wonderful Life (1946) and Scrooge (1951) were sort of like the Holy Trinity of old school B/W Christmas classics.
The title is "A Christmas Carol" (1951), not "Scrooge," which is a different movie.
@RenfrewPrume It's a British film, called "Scrooge"in the UK. (also the title it's listed under on Wkipedia). That's why I included the year, since there are so many versions of the story..some called Scrooge, some called A Christmas Carol.
GOD BLESS YOU !!!!! And MERRY CHRISTMAS !!!!!!!!
"The Lemon Drop Kid" (1951, black and white) starring comedian Bob Hope is another Christmas movie you would respond well to. (warning, it takes Hope about 15 minutes of film time to get out of sunny Florida and up to the snows of New York City, but that is how the story goes) The song "Silver Bells" was introduced to the world in this film, sung by actress Marilyn Maxwell. Swindler goes on the run to escape his debts and his chasers but ultimately catches the Christmas spirit.
My favorite Xmas movie growing up. It was on Thanksgiving Day every year . I am now 56 . This movie was absolute magic ✨to me growing up.🎄💫
I love this film and Maureen O’Hara, Natalie Wood and Ed Gween are fantastic. For your upcoming selections, could I suggest a musical. The Sound of Music, My Fair Lady or Mary Poppins.
Happy to subscribe, like and comment to any reactor that loves and respects the true Hollywood Classics, and is NOT put off by that "horrible" black and white!
Here's a few random film suggestions to consider covering several decades and genras: It Happened One Night, White Heat, Some Like It Hot, Psycho, Singing In Rain, High Noon, It's A Gift, Sunset Boulevard, Frankenstein, Bringing Up Baby, The Postman Always Rings Twice, Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House, Yankee Doodle Dandy, Buck Privates, Double Indemnity, Holiday Inn, Mildred Pierce, Footlight Parade.
I'd add Arsenic and Old Lace to that list.
Thelma Ritter is deserving of a major career retrospective.
so many films to recommend from hollywood's "golden age." i'll suggest a few from one of my favotite directors - frank capra. most of capra's films carry an emotional PUNCH! today capra is mainly known for the christmas classic "its a wonderful life" (1946) but here's a list of some of his other GREAT films: 1932's "american madness," 1936's "mr. deeds goes to town," "mr. smith goes to washington" (1939) and "meet john doe" (1941). he also directed the screwball comedy classic "it happened one night" (1934) which was the first movie to win ALL of the top 5 oscars for that year. capra is one of my favorite filmmakers and its so sad he's mainly remembered for only "its a wonderful life." thanks for the video.
This was my favorite Christmas movie!!!🍿 It’s a wonderful life made me feel claustrophobic because I was trapped in a home and place too.
Fun fact: The Shop Around the Corner was later remade as You've Hot Mail with Tim Hanks as the male lead.
Check out Remember the Night with Fred MacMurrey and Barbara Stanwyck.
Love that film!
Most people miss the fact that Kris Kringle's black umbrella that he hit Mr. Sawyer on the head with is also lying down right beside his cane he left behind. If you look quickly you can see it lying down on a pillow or cushion in front of the cane leaning against the corner wall.
You can't fool kids all of the time, they scrutinize Santas like I did myself. Movies like this made me the Santa I am. You must not drop the magic for a moment or you have lost them. There was a old B&W television show called Amous & Andy with an all star black cast I used to watch all of the time. A holiday episode found the cast unable to get a Santa to come to their part of the city for the kids there. So they hit on one of the guys who was a much larger individual than the rest and talked him into doing Santa. Now this was the first time I even imagine ever seeing a Black Santa so I was a little kid skeptical. He was an excellent Santa and all the kids thought nothing of his 'color change.' One of many things (including this film) that made me want to put on the suit.
After the Holidays, I would love to see you cover The Quiet Man (1952) if you can find the time.
What a beautiful reaction -- thank you!!🎅🏻 And can I maybe hope that you might also find a way to do "Remember the Night"?
From watching a few minutes of this evidently individual's clueless remarks about this film, why on earth do you think she can react intelligently to a subtle beauty such as Remember the Night?
@@michaelsommers5503 First, I disagree with your characterization of her as clueless. Although she may not have the depth of experience watching classic films that you (presumably) and I do, I'd be more than happy to give her a chance to prove herself again. And second, I don't think anyone else has yet reacted to "Remember the Night" or even hinted at doing that. But because it's one of my favorite movies ever (along with everything else written and/or directed by Preston Sturges), I'd like to think that if we can finally the ball rolling, then other reactors might join the party.
If older films are your goal, I am happy to make suggestions. If you can't tell from my channel name, older and obscure films are my favorites. What range are you looking at? I had a friend once recommend something and said, "it's old, from the 80s."
I rolled my eyes and told him that I had the Marx Brothers on my shelf - 1935's A Night at the Opera to be exact. Other older films I enjoy include the original versions of The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (1947), Angels in the Outfield (1951), and Yours. Mine, and Ours (1968). Other must sees are the musical Singin' in the Rain (1952), the thriller Psycho (1960), and the comedy What's Up Doc? (1972). I have more I could list, but I'd like to sleep tonight. ;)
"Suzie" = Natalie Wood.
Radom holiday movie that gets overlooked a lot is Bachelor Mother from 1939 with Ginger Rogers and David Niven.
3:49 the drunk Santa was also played a minor role in White Christmas as the train conductor who sold Bing and Danny the second set of tickets for $97.50.
5:49 That was the best minion impression I have ever heard.
It's been remade so many times but this is the pent ultimate version.
May I suggest a fantasy rom-com for baseball season? It would be the original "Angels in the Outfield" from 1951. If you like adorable little girls...
If you have a similar product in your store, you push the customer to buy that in your store. Profit. But if you have nothing like what the customer is seeking, sending them to the competition is nit list Profit but the human factor for customer loyalty worked them and would work today.
Your reaction is adorable...subscribed!
I also was curious how clowns end up on the pirate's float. Truth? What truth?🤔
Oh good! It wasn't just me!😄
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I loved your sweet reaction! If you are interested in the history of the Most Decorated Naval Ship that most don't know about, Look up The USS Liberty. Also look up Gen Smedley Butler. Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas!!
The Sad Dutch Girls bk ground (my gathering opinion - Base from movies time line & EarthS)
WWII recently ended But throughout, families sent their children to England & USA. LOST & Orphaned , The USA continued its help
city lights. charlie chaplin einstein called it a masterpiece with tears in his eyes
luck of the irish, tyrone power a magical tale that interferes with a New Yorkers perception of real wealth
the quiet man, maureen o'hara a technicolor masterpiece including john wayne in his greatest role
shane alan ladd one of the greatest westerns ever created, shows how tragic death really is
love is news loretta young a wicked comedy of a reporter out for a headline meeting his match with a millioneiress
0:07 Don't flip your lid! 😂
Try "The Bishop's Wife" before Christmas. Try "Harvey" any time you are feeling down and need a lift. Good reaction to this one.
it one my fav holiday movie.
Try The Three Godfathers it my favorite Christmas 🎄 movie
13:42 You said doo doo. 😂 No. A CEO wouldn't do that now, because stores aren't run by merchants anymore, they're run by bankers.
Request: the family man. Nicholas cage, tea Leoni.
I subscribed after your first video, but I must be honest now. You need to talk less. It's not necessary to comment or mug for the camera every five seconds. It disrupts the rhythm of the dialogue.
Yup, way too much talk
You'd be OK if you'd just come out of your shell a little.