This was the single one scene they had to get absolutely right, where they had to make the audience understand exactly the kind of character Bond is, and they nailed it.

"Bond. James Bond." And just like that, a legend was born.

For those wondering what they're playing, it's a version of Baccarat called 'Chemin De Fer' (the French word for "railway" as it is a quicker style of Baccarat). This version of Baccarat was the "in-vogue" version preferred by British royalty and high society in the early/mid 20th century, and therefore Ian Flemming and James Bond. The game is a distant cousin to blackjack, except in Chermin De Fer the "best" total to get is a 9, not 21. All face cards (jack, queen, king, and 10s) have a value of zero, and aces are worth 1. 9 is the highest hand, and if your total goes beyond 9, (ie, you have a 5 and a 7) your score is the last digit of your hand. So 5+7 = 12, therefore, you go back to only having a score of 2. After each player is dealt their 2 cards, each inspects their hand. If either player has an 8 (2nd highest score) or a 9 (highest score) each must announce their hand and the game is over, with the highest winning. You hear the table manager (the croupier) calling "huit a la banque" (8 to the Bank) and "neuf a la banque" (9 to the Bank) when Bond turns over these hands. If neither player has an 8 or a 9, each may "hit" for a third card. Taking the previous example of having a 5+7 (2), you would certainly hit. If you receive a 7 (5+7+7) you now have 9 (19) and a very strong hand. James Bond is playing the role of the "banker" (banque) and his stake and hand is competing against everyone else at the table, with Ms Trench playing that of the "common hand" (punto), that is, she is playing on behalf of everyone else at the table. Normally, Chermin De Fer has multiple players at the table pooling their funds collectively to compete against the bank's stake. In this scene, however, Ms Trench continues to match the bank's full stake herself and competes individually against it. When Ms Trench loses to Bond she calls "Suivre" which is French for "to follow". This allows her to keep leading the table as the "punto" against the Bank by increasing her stake for the next hand. Without calling Suivre the role Ms Trench is playing would pass to her left, or to whomever can stake the next highest amount against the Bank. You in fact hear the player to her left (our right) @0:42 call to take over as "punto" when Ms Trench loses, only for her to call Suivre and maintain the seat (and non-verbally apologise to the gentleman for calling Suivre over the top of him) If Ms Trench wins, the bank's wager is apportioned to the rest of the table (and the house). Should the bank be unable to continue staking, the shoe moves to the next player willing to play as the bank. For those further wondering, each pink betting tab is £100 which would be equivalent to £2,000 in 2021 (aprox. $2750 USD). Each time they play they're staking £200 which is about $5,000 USD each hand. So yes, they're rolling deep! I hope that explains the game for those interested.

This whole scene. The way he calls everybody by their first name, tips out everyone, gets the girl, doesn’t linger, it’s all just perfect.

Never has anybody looked so cool lighting up a cigarette.

GOAT. and he still tipped the dealer and the doorman like a boss. R.I.P. Sean Connery. The greatest Bond ever.

Can we all agree, the bond theme in the background just adds to such a cool moment?

I just realised that he only said, "Bond, James Bond" as a playful response to her, "Trench, Sylvia Trench." So in a way Sylvia was responsible for one of the most legendary phrases in movie history

Arguably one of the most iconic line deliveries and cinematic introductions of all time.

What I like about this scene is that, in-universe, it appears Bond didn't think of the legendary "Bond, James Bond" first. It was a charming mirrored response to miss "Trench, Silvia Trench".

Sean is so damn smooth that this entire exchange between them feels totally natural and believable.

This is an example of superb character introduction. The audience learns he's an important, intelligent, mysterious, and sophisticated man. He's confident, sharply dressed, and lucky. He has several vices, such as smoking, drinking, gambling, and women. We know a lot about 007 in less than three minutes. The writing, directing, dialogue, and acting are top notch.

"Splendid, my number is on the card." He doesn't ask for her number....that's confidence with a touch of arrogance at the same time....the guy was cool!

Connery’s delivery of the quote was and still is legendary.

The colour of her dress really holds the scene together.

Sean Connery made James Bond the legend that he is. That’s a rare thing for an actor to achieve. True legend.

What horrible news to wake up too. Rest peacefully 007

No one has ever been, or ever will be, as cool as this.

Sean Connery's first "Bond, James Bond" recitation in Dr. No, is unequaled by any other bond or even him in future movies- this was the best one ever.

In the immortal words of Raymond Chandler, “Every man wants to be James Bond and every women wants to be with him.” Particularly true with Sir Sean-may he R.I.P.

This scene lifted Sean Connery's acting career. The best Bond ever. Rest in peace 007.

Somebody is about to be 90 years old. God bless him. This was written when it was Sean Connery’s birthday in August 1930. My heart was broken to have written this months before he passed that October. We miss you so much.

No other Bond was as cool and smooth as Sean Connery

The confident covert tips by Sean Connery are a display of pure class, elegantly showing off yet doing it subtly. Getting the money, getting the girl and getting the respect of the club, a classic!

The coolest introduction of a character in film history as far as I'm concerned. They absolutely nailed telling the audience right away how cool Bond is.

Hands down... Original & Best James Bond... #RIP Legend

A real man; bold, seductive and most importantly supremely self confident....yes I am aware that he was a fictional character played by an actor---but what a performance!

The way he bungs the doorman a few quid on the way out is sooooo cool...no one did Bond better than Connery

Most important scene in cinema history. A Legend was born!

I came here because of the news. This is where the legacy started.

Here in 2021. Remembering how unforgettable and iconic this scene was .

Even 60 years later, this single scene is a master class on how to be a suave, sophisticated man.

I'm tearing up now. Rest in peace Sean.

"A book fell on my head, I can only blame myshelf" -Sean Connery

The single greatest intro in movie history

This scene never gets old and still remains the best name drop of the franchise

1:25 The best "Bond, James Bond" introduction of all time.

Sean Connery was undoubtedly the greatest Bond actor of all time. He had it all,the looks,the style,the charisma and the self confidence to carry it off. Fabulous!! Blessings.

The almost disinterested delivery accompanied by the slightly arched eyebrows, the perfect timing and delivery, lighting the cigarette, tipping the house...THE coolest, most iconic scene in any Bond film. Face it, after that, there was never going to be anyone else. Sean Connery IS James Bond.

I get chills when he introduces himself. The absolute most iconic introduction of not only James Bond,but of any character.

God: Welcome to heaven Mr?...... Sean Connery: Bond, James Bond *angels swooning*

The most iconic introduction in Cinematic history. Rest in peace to the Greatest James Bond ever.

In the space of a minute he pulls off one of the greatest performances in acting. There will be many Bonds. But only one Bond, James Bond.

The acting in the scene is so natural. Both talking like normal people and having fun teasing each other. You can also see they are both equal in the game being played between them. Trying to get the upper hand. Amazing writing and amazing acting.

RIP Sean Connery. Always the best 007

RIP Sean Connery.The greatest Bond of them all.

The way the music kicks in when he says it One of Cinema's Greatest Moments

The extraordinary Eunice Gayson. It was her that got Sean through this scene as he was so nervous and kept bumbling his lines. A couple of drinks later and he laid it down like the bomb. The rest is history.

Rest in Peace Sean Connery. You will be forever the greatest Bond.

Each actor given the honor of playing 007 has added their own memorable flavor to the role, but the flagship image of James Bond will always be a young, suave Sean Connery dressed in a white dinner jacket with a Walther PPK in hand. #RIP to a true legend of the Bond franchise and of the silver screen.

Sean Connery will always be my favorite Bond! And yes I watch the others and think they are good too!

The coolest "Bond, James Bond" in the whole franchise.

This is probably the best introduction we could have for this character. Though there have been several Bonds, Sean Connery was the first to deliver that line and he delivered it the best. Farewell, Mr. Bond.

Dude takes all her money, and gets a date with a slammer in 5 minuets. Dudes on tinder take a month to get a first date

They will never ever get that scene so right ever again. The way he lights his cigarette and how the music kicks in. It was just perfect.

That whole Bond, James Bond was improvised and man this man was so Iconic. This is how it looks when you're comfortable in yourself and an individual.

1:25 - possibly the coolest pull on a cigarette ever filmed.

Let's not forget how great Terence Young directed this scene.

Without a doubt, one of the best character introductions of all time.

I warch this clip every year then go on a bond binge. Scene was flawless

I went to a casino last month and everyone were in their shorts.

RIP Sean Connery....you will be missed by all of us. 😢

Sean Connery was just one a whole nother level. Smoothest Bond while still being a badass.

A man so suave his theme starts playing whenever he says his name, as if the laws of nature dictate such coolness requires a soundtrack to go along with it.

R.I.P Sean Connery (1930-2020) You will never be forgotten.

I like how subtly he tips the doorman and dealer

Very hard for a young person today to imagine just how smooth all this is.

Sean Connery’s James Bond was cooler than the other side of the pillow. An absolute gentleman with sheer confidence and just a perfect amount of arrogance for you to fall in love with him.

Sean Connery is 90 today,what a legend

This is literally the best opening of a bond film ever. That was cool; that was real cool.

With this single scene, Sean Connery did more for the tobacco industry than Madison Avenue could ever dream of doing.

The first time can never be topped

My mom said that when the camera cut to him and he said that famous line, the entire cinema gasped The women wanted him The men wanted to be him!

The Legend Begins

Sean Connery, absolutely the best Bond

It's embarrassing how many times I've rewatched this today

The elements of a scene were simpler. The set design, wardrobe, everything. The scripts were short and pacey. The language was more respectful. They weren't pandering to anyone. They were showing you a life you couldn't imagine. True Cinema. Far too many commercial interests in today's productions. The Best Bond of all. R.I.P. Mr Connery.

Nobody looked more badass as Sir Sean Connery while uttering... "Bond, James Bond." Love from Dhaka Bangladesh 🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩

I wonder if Bond would of continued introducing himself as Bond, James Bond if he never heard Trench, Silvia Trench first.

"Bond, James Bond." May the original 007 rest in peace. #RIPSeanConnery 😢🕯🙏

I watched this five times in a row. On the fifth time I cried from how perfect this entire scene was 🥲

Nothing beat Sean Connery's James Bond. He is James Bond

What a guy. There was nobody else quite like him.

When I think of those “ three little words,” I don’t think “ I Love you” I think “ Bond, James Bond,” with “I love you “tacked on, that’s six. 🎬❤️🎬

Sean was the James Bond that will be remembered through out time. RIP SC

The delivery of the line, the way he lit the cigarette and that super handsome look and style, Incredible! He had no equal. Best Bond ever RIP Sean Connery

Farewell, Mister Bond. Thank you for all the memories. The first, and the best of them all. You are the yardstick all actors who played, and will play, James Bond are measured against.

Sizzling with coolness, sophistication, and elegance.

the most iconic james bond scene of all time

Nobody does it better. RIP Sir Sean Connery.

I don't care with anyone agrees with me or not.....but that is James Bond... the best

Best. Character. Intro. Ever.

This scene was filmed on March 2, 1962; sixty years ago, today! RIP Legend.

Tipped the doorman and croupier like a boss-best Bond ever! Thanks for the memories!

So much class, the way people spoke to each other, the fashion, the dress, the way people carried themselves. No one cares anymore.

Quite simply the best, the original.. super cool Sean, there’ll never be another and no one has quite nailed it the way he did and., no one ever will. RIP Dear Sir 🙏🏼

Very cool scene . I first seen this movie with my dad in east London when it came out . I was happy because my dad looked a lot like Connery when he was young the hair the cigarette lighting and the suit and tie probably because of his military training. Thankyou dad I miss you . Iam now 64 myself and will never forget him 🇬🇧🇬🇧

"I admire your courage, Miss uh" and "I have no objections" also classic lines here 😎 #Godspeed, Sir Sean

RIP absolute legend of the screen... the ultimate cool man, the ultimate Bond!

Sean was and will always be Bond!!!