Betty Grable - Gwen Verdon - I Feel Like Dancing

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Betty Grable - Gwen Verdon - I Feel Like Dancing - Meet Me After The Show

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15 жыл бұрын

This is a song and dance number performed by Betty Grable, Gwen Verdon and other cast members from the 1951 film, Meet Me After The Show. Choreography for this film was by Jack Cole. Costumes by William Travila.

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@latejanaurbana1589 5 жыл бұрын

Gwen is a scene stealer.

@iluvmusicals21 2 жыл бұрын

I writing this years after the original posting, but while I realize Gwen was the superior dancer, Betty's vivacity, and all around charisma is what made her, along with her beauty, and gorgeous games, an inspiration to many soldiers during WW2.

@JM-lw3nx 2 жыл бұрын

many stars would not allow a dancer like Verdon to shine in one of their pictures, but Grable wasn't like that

@quintno 15 жыл бұрын

What's astonishing about this clip, in addition to Gwen Verdon's spectacular dancing, is that the final half is a tribute to Balanchine's LA VALSE, which premiered the same year as this film! Jack Cole must have seen the ballet, and then quickly put together this number. I don't think I can recall anything like this salute from one great choreographer to another.

@anastasiabananastasia 4 жыл бұрын

nice

@chloelesile3897 12 жыл бұрын

this is one of the werdest things i have ever seen

@michelboudot2882 4 жыл бұрын

Gwen was Betty teacher in jack Cole choreography

@Ianey11 13 жыл бұрын

FANTASTIC DANCING!

@anastasiabananastasia 4 жыл бұрын

legends 💕💕

@unclebobunclebob 14 жыл бұрын

nobody wiggles butt like Gwen

@chloelesile3897 12 жыл бұрын

lots of movies that betty grable is in always have goofy things in it

@musicaltheatergeek79 8 жыл бұрын

At the beginning of this clip, why is Grable credited under her character's name (Delilah Lee) but Gwen is credited under her real name?

@BombshellsCom 8 жыл бұрын

Gwen Verdon doesn't have a character name in this film.

@songplugger8330 4 жыл бұрын

Betty adored Gwen and demanded she receive screen credit.

@megtap 15 жыл бұрын

tksssssssssssssssssssss

@kathychinski8551 5 жыл бұрын

The first part was like, Waiting fir Godot. I guess that’s Fosse too. The underdogs for

@DrAnnieErewhon 5 жыл бұрын

it wasn't fosse- the choreographer was Jack Cole- he predated Fosse- Verdon worked closely with him & taught what she learned from him to Fosse

@coreycanada7104 9 жыл бұрын

i see they recycled part of this number in gentlemen prefer blondes during 'diamonds are a girl's best friend.'

@BombshellsCom 9 жыл бұрын

Corey Aguayo That is absolutely correct Corey. I've often wanted to take snippets of Cole's work and compare. I've seen a number of moves that are considered "signature" to Monroe dance numbers done years earlier by other dancers. Fun stuff to watch, in any case!

@cance7984 9 жыл бұрын

+Corey Aguayo It's close, but no cigar.

@musicaltheatergeek79 8 жыл бұрын

+Bombshells Com I can see that the set is similar, but Grable doesn't do any of Monroe's moves in "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend." She merely spins or waltzes with some of the guys.

@BombshellsCom 8 жыл бұрын

+musicaltheatergeek79 Monroe's "moves" are products of Jack Cole not her own. This dance number "I Feel Dancing" is absolutely first generation "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes." Set direction, choreography...it's all there. You can see the "signature" Monroe hand-to-collarbone move from GPB in the "No Talent Joe" number. Much of the choreography in this film was "reimagined" for GPB.

@charlesrussell5458 4 жыл бұрын

@@BombshellsCom there just wasn't anyone like Jack Cole. He influenced so many artists.......Thank You

@SDoesNotKnow 10 жыл бұрын

It's quite clear which of the two was the better dancer. Gwen's technique, execution, and even acting in the steps was superior. Grable had the athleticism and could do the steps but sloppy upper body with limited stretch is distracting (especially in the waltz) and she doesn't execute the moves with polish or conviction.

@darlenelongo8589 5 жыл бұрын

this piece was totally "off the wall" for Grable.. she had never done any surreal Fellini type films ...she was basically the All-American musical star....

@charlesrussell5458 4 жыл бұрын

that fact that Grable carried it off is a nod to her talent. Cole gave her a softness and line which were not Grable staples. I find it a well thought out and daring "dance drama" for a Betty Grable musical and as most Jack Cole work could stand alone. And the added plus of Gwen Verdon!!!!!!!!@@darlenelongo8589

@jacktaylor6929 3 жыл бұрын

Dos anyone else get the fact that this shows just how secure and generous Grable is in that she knows that Gwen is by far the better dancer (no other hollywood actress would even share the screen with her in a dance scene - see Mitzi Gaynor) yet she's happy to do this and comes off like a champ as always.