He is an insane gymnast and dancer. I didn’t realize his gymnastic abilities for a long time.

What a terrific performer Gene Nelson was! He deserved more recognition than he got.

I hate when I get caught up in whatever I'm doing and suddenly realize I'm now on a moving train.

Those two girls in blue were originally only supposed to appear in this scene, but the director liked their acting so much he featured them throughout the film. I'm glad he did.

I've lost count of the number of times I've watched this. Not only is each and every "main" dancer fantastic to watch, but also the characters in the background add so much to the overall picture and, in some cases, little touches of humor - for example, from the very beginning of the scene there are two workers (stationmaster and conductor, maybe?) talking in the background; people standing around the station (like the kid leaning against the post - 1:18); and the cowboy in the background rides a horse past the group, (starting around 2:12). and, my favorite, the cowboy who releases Will's horse, then falls over (5:45) Absolutely BRILLIANT scene!

I was a little Puerto RIcan kid growing up in Chicago when I saw this on TV . . . and I instantly wanted to be Will Parker.

Just magnificently performed and filmed. A mini-masterpiece, and the best scene in the movie. Gene Nelson was fantastic.

I had a huge crush on Gene Nelson as a girl. I didn't realize he passed away before my time. Movies keep folks alive in our hearts.

Oklahoma was the genesis of the modern American Broadway musical. It had a musical score that was an instrumental part of the story. A truly innovative show.

Only Rogers and Hammerstein could imagine cowboys tap dancing.;-)

Gene Nelson’s performance was pure gold! 👏🏻

5:27 I love that Will Parker is so wrapped up in his song & dance routine, he doesn't even realize he's on a moving train.

One of the many stand-alone performances from possibly the best translation of a Broadway play to celluloid - and a national treasure in both media. Thanks!

I know nothing more than this 6.06 minutes of video makes me smile & feel like everything will be OK for a while. I wish I had known Gene Nelson.......

I love Gordon and Shirley but when I saw this movie as a teen I fell head over heels for Gene Nelson❤

One off my all time favourite tap routine..the rhythm is so cool

I never get tired of seeing this clip. Makes me smile everytime. Thanks for posting!

I got to play Will in my school's 2008 production of Oklahoma and man I loved it.

This dance is longer in the movie than in the stage show. No dubbing was done for the singing. Kudos to the director for doing what was probably never done in any other musical.

Not a lot of people realize this, but Gene Nelson there was a prolific TV director, helming episodes of "I Dream of Jeannie," "The Mod Squad," "The Rifleman," "The Donna Reed Show," "The Andy Griffith Show," "Gilligan's Island" and "Star Trek," among others.

My school is doing this show and I’m playing Will Parker

Outstanding incrediblle historical performance EVER by a rare artist ! No words. Merci beaucoup. Incrediblle historical archive in 70 millimeters TechniColor and StereoPhonic Soundtrack !

The best ever in CinemaScope, Stereophonic soundtrack and TechniColor print, how amazing! Merci beaucoup from Paris France in june 2020. Emmanuel

One thing to sing and dance, quite another to incorporate a rope, a horse and a moving train. Who has that talent in 2019?

I love this scene. Terrific dancing and stunts.

Aunty is the best ever from Hollywood history in 70 millimeters history no words! Merci beaucoup for this outstanding rare remastered rendition rendez-vous in 70 millimeters 6 soundtracks tracks! An incomparable incontournable classique! Emmanuel from Paris France

Got to love the choreography of this peace.

Damn. I realize it's been 50 years since I saw this beautiful movie....but I don't remember this wonderful number at all! I have to watch the whole thing over again.

Aunty is the best ever no way in discovering NEW life ever! BRAVO FOR this new copy in 70 millimeters stereophonic sound, a must NO way! BRAVO FOR this incredible historical rendition rendez-vous! MERCI my american friends NO way, this fresh copy is outstanding in stereophonic sound,TECHNICOLOR and wide screen.Emmanuel from Paris France

Just imagine having all those skills, dancing, and lasso tricks, and singing for the camera...and to get it all on film! Really captured Gene Nelson at his peak!

Totally marvelous. In many ways more rewarding than what you see today. These actors are magnificent!

Rest in peace, Gene Nelson. You were terrific as Will Parker.

My favorite song from this movie. The late Gene Nelson is spectacular.

A movie qui a 50 ans d'avance, a very movie 50 years ahead, I'm french and I DO appreciate that incredible FILM, a masterpiece of course. Emmanuel from Paris

Rodgers and Hammerstein wrote the part of Aunt Eller with Charlotte Greenwood in mind, but film commitments kept her from being in the original Broadway production. I think she's the best thing in the film.

Rogers and Hammerstein! So good!

Gotta respect how talented they are and how much time these actors put into it. Really dope

The most ever outstanding show ever in 70 millimeters gauge and stereophonic soundtrack and TechniCOLOR print for Hollywood History ever! Merci beaucoup for this outstanding stereophonic all COLORS and Soundtrack rendering remastered rendition rendez vous ever! What a performance! Merci beaucoup from Paris France in 10th november 2019! BRAVO!!!

Gene Nelson. He made being a cowboy seem so...flamboyant...and clean.

CLASSIC WONDERFUL SONG AND THE DANCING WOW !!! LOVE IT.

I love this dance scene ,especially starting at 4:18 when men start hollering while dancing! Just love it!!

Greatest 70 millimeters version ever no way in stereophonic soundtrack and Technicolor print! MERCI BEAUCOUP from Paris France. Emmanuel

For more of Gene Nelson's terrific dancing see "Lullaby of Broadway"

This has got to be my absolute favourite dance/musical sequence to watch!

I can watch him dance for hours....

Thanks to Rodgers and Hammersteimers of course! Merci beaucoup!

Fantastic dancer. Athletic. Talented. The lariat and the horse. Amazing.

Aunt Eller/Charlotte Greenwood was known in her younger years for being a very flexible dancer capable of extremely high kicks with her long legs. It was said she was the only woman who could kick a giraffe in the eye. There are moments in Oklahoma where you can catch a glimpse of her former abilities. Love her portrayal of the spicy old lady.

American genius ... nothing less.

This is when I fell in love with Will. He was great!!

Best dance scene in the movie!

Just terrific

First from Randy Rainbow's latest brilliant satire.

This had to take a week or so to get right, I mean it's amazing. If you watch right after he breaks the box, look how there's no cut in the footage, even up through the girl kicking his hat off and then all the guys dancing, the whole thing filmed in the same take. Crazy talent on everyone involved to choreograph that so well that you can get it in the same cut.

Good song.

One of The best Moves ever made/ They dont make movies this good anymore.

Great dance number!

This was brilliant. Absolutely brilliant. It looks like there two cuts and that was it. Amazing.

I’m doing a performance of this online. 2 week program with Golden Preforming Arts Center. I got Will Parker!! Gene Nelson is a great inspiration.

Awesome!

“Of course, they don’t do it alone. COME ON, AUNT ELLER!!!” That part is hilarious.

❤❤❤❤ Best dancing and acting.

Wikipedia: Gene Nelson (1920-1996) was inspired to become a dancer during his childhood by watching Fred Astaire in films. After serving in the Army during World War II, during which he also performed in the musical 'This Is the Army,' Nelson landed his first Broadway role in 'Lend an Ear.' His performance earned a Theatre World Award. He also appeared onstage in 'Good News.' Nelson's longtime professional dance partner during the 1950s was actress JoAnn Dean Killingsworth. After films he became a screenwriter and director and directed many TV shows.

Some of the best Entertainment there ever was R.I.P Mr Rogers/and Mr. Hamerstein.

I’ve never seen this film, but the National Theatre’s stage version on video, did it locally years ago too and love the music, the staging of this is so good right to the end, so much fun.

Damn he was beautiful! Grew up lusting after that cowboy!

Much credit should be given to the director, Fred Zinnemann. I think this was the only musical he ever directed, and it's a masterpiece. Hard to believe this was the same man who directed such dark dramas as "Act Of Violence", "The Men", "High Noon", "From Here To Eternity" and "Day Of The Jackal". He filmed these singers and dancers to their best advantage as if he'd been doing it all his life. I wonder how he of all directors, was chosen for this movie instead of a director who'd done a musical before?

👍 👍 Thank You for uploading

God this makes me wanna move to Kansas City

I Just wish I could have the orchestral score of this magnificent music. Superb

Randy Rainbow sent me 😁

In case anybody is interested, this scene was shot here: 31°39'38.3"N 110°31'29.7"W Go to Google street view and look at the mountains in the background. Compare with those in the movie, they match. It seems that you can see the RR grade south of the area from the satellite view. The tracks are gone, and the station house has either been demolished or completely renovated.

Oklahoma was the first musical I ever saw on stage when I was around 5 or 6.

Great song

Gene Nelson was my uncle, by marriage to his 2nd wife, and my great aunt, Marilyn Morgan. They divorced in the mid '70s, but remained good friends. I have a few things that "Uncle G", wore/used in the movie: the lasso that he used in the dance scene Kansas City ( one of my most prized posessions, because he taught me how to use it, and introduced me to Johnny Crawford from The Rifleman, who also gave me a few lessons with it ). Also, a shirt that he wore in one of the scenes with Eddie Albert and Gloria Grahame , and 2 hats; one that he wore, and one that Gordon MacRae wore for a promotional photo shoot for the movie ( I don't know if Gordon MacRae wore it in the movie ). A few other things, too. I remember Uncle G as a kind and humble man, with the patience of a saint while teaching me some dance moves. They weren't what I would call close friends , but he did maintain a friendship with Gloria Grahame and Eddie Albert. He brought me along on a quasi reunion of sorts, of friends/acquaintances that he maintained over the years, of a handful of cast members. Shirley Jones is most memorable, because I later developed a massive crush on her, and had asked my uncle to introduce me to her. He finally obliged in '73 or '74, when he was on the set of a show called "The Partridge Family", where I met and smoked a joint with David Cassidy. I wasn't with my uncle that time, but had been invited to attend, by a set designer for the show...( crazy world! ). More on that at another time. I went with him several times to the movie "Kissing Cousins" with Elvis Presley, that he was directing. Also to an episode of The Rifleman ( I forget which episode ), and I Dream Of Jeanie. But, the Just one example of how generous Uncle G was, is how, even after the divorce of he and my aunt, he and i remained very close, to the day that he passed away from a very cruel cancer. I could tell so much more. I thought about writing a book on my experiences, but I doubt that anyone would be interested. Maybe one day before I'm a senile old man. Suffice it to say, that I loved my "Uncle G", who died in the mid 1990s, and I loved him very, very much. Thank you for indulging an old man's ( I'm 72 ) strole down memory lane!❤️

"That was just some fine dancing!!!!!"...I went about as far as I can go!!!!

That was him? I remember seeing his name on those shows! That is fascinating!

Me when I go to literally any town with more than 10k people

My husband and I use meme style references based on this movie around the house to this day. And it's still as relevant as ever. " I'm just a girl who cain't say no" "They've gone just about as far as they can go!"ect.

The clouds in this scene are particularly beautiful.

Man I love this movie!!

Charlotte Greenwood was 6' tall her particular claim to fame was that she could kick her leg up over her head. She does it in several movies, just not this one.

I realized that Oklahoma is the story of Will and Ado Annie

My Dad is an Okie. I cry every time the movie starts

I want to live in this world.

Oklahoma! is a superb example of how a film adaptation of a stage musical should be done. For one thing, they add elements you could never get away with on stage, like having Gene dance on a moving train.

Who,s here because of Randy Rainbow

that dude at 1:38 he may want to get that laugh looked at.

Will needs to save some for the rest of us.

My husband and I always sing this one ☝🏻

Kansas City!!! My home! 🔌🔋

In the original show, Will Parker sings, "But, later in the second act when she begun to peel, she proved that everything she had was absolutely real." Hollywood really loused up some of the best Broadway lyrics by its policy of having to "sanitize" them for the film adaptations of these Broadway shows, thereby taking away a lot of the song's original appeal.

One of R&H best show tunes

This is the 2nd version of Oklahoma. They made 2 different movies at same time. You notice in this one when he jumped on the crate version 1 his both legs go into the crate. 2nd version he messed up and 1 leg in and one leg out.

Dream sequence Ballet was revolutionary

THE BEST Ever!

This is the first time that I've seen this particular video and I was surprised that the box collapsed when Will's foot hit it. There are other takes of this scene which don't show that. Sorry if everyone knew this before, but it's new to me.

My director Denise Fenton plays as Aunt Eller at Musical Theatre Village

I actually kinda like this though

In my schools performance of Oklahoma, the only people in Kansas City were Will, Ike, Slim, Fred, and Joe(Aunt Eller was there too but she wasn’t in our dance number, just the two step,) and we were given the name of The Kansas City Boiz, cause we were always together in our scenes.