Looks like a Swiss Chalet.

Nice tribute. I always loved her dancing and felt she was a very versatile dancer.

Yay! I was so happy to see a new video from you. I really enjoyed this one.

When i read about the murder of actress sharone tate came to know about this house.we are remembering them in way

I have been there and it is worth seeing. I loved it. Some good places to eat there also.

Caren- I was so excited to see you post! I’ve been on a Rita high and rereading your book over and over again and watching your documentary. Thank you so much for all the work you’re doing!! ♥️♥️♥️ please let me know if there’s a PO Box I can send fan mail to ♥️

Hi Caren - interesting. I actually lived for 2 years in SW3 (Chelsea) in the late 80's, and knew nothing about this place. I'm sorry I wasn't aware of it then, as I would have liked to see it. Is it possible that the construction cloth now present is a renewing of the facade, or perhaps, even, some kind of pesticide tenting? It's surprising that given the property's glamorous performing arts history, that subsequent owners would not have been more caring of the property. Do we know if the home dons the famous blue plaque commemorating their having lived there? I hope it remains - albeit "refreshed" - intact. Charismatic ghosts need their hub. Nice to hear from you Caren. Until next, and thank you.

Tku for making this video...I love that house🥂

My second comment is about this idea of Rita Hayworth being Fred's "favorite" partner. Now let's admit it is a rather childish wish for all of us as that category doesn't have much relevance in a career that is so brilliant and spanned half a century! I have to assume that there were a number of dancers that Fred must've had an especially rich relationship with. His sister Adele and Ginger Rogers would be two of these as he created so much with each of them and the accomplishments were stunning. What an impact he and Adele had together on the world of theater and, with Ginger, on film and the audiences of the 1930s and beyond! But of course, there is such a thing as chemistry and Fred & Rita clearly have it. If I were to ponder why Fred might have felt a special connection with Rita, then I think it would go back to the fact that he knew her father and must've met her when she was quite young. I know that there have been wonderful bonds between me and some of my friends' children. There's a rather unique opportunity to know each other over the years, to feel like extended family. I'm sure it was joyful for Fred to see her become a radiant movie star. And she was an amazing dancer in her own right! I can also imagine that if Fred worked with her dad , Rita might've had a bond with him as well. He was a loving man and a kind man. Given the complexity of her relationship with her father, she might have seen him as a very special person in her life. Now this is all conjecture, of course! And that rarely has much relevance in understanding film and the people woven through its history. But I certainly can imagine that the joy that appears when they dance has an element of that former connection and a kind of closeness in a world that is rather superficial as Hollywood certainly was (and still is)! For those people reading this who are familiar with Rita Hayworth's life at that time, please feel free to correct me or add your own perspective. But I know enough to know that there were times she was not treated well, not respected as an artist because of course she was a young, beautiful woman and this was a harshly chauvinistic world. I can imagine it was a relief for her to be with a wonderful dancer whom she'd known for much of her life, who was happily married and would never have caused her to feel unsafe or uncomfortable, and whom she could enjoy as an equal, both as a dancer and as a friend. (All thoughts appreciated on this bit of conjecture!)

Thank you so much, Caren, for this lovely video! There are things that you've presented that I know very little about. And that's great! I have studied and even taught a bit of film history and have loved it all my life. A few things that you mention I do have some insights into, so let me know if they strike a chord... First the Shorty George: there are two times when they cut away from Fred and Rita. I personally find that maddening! Now Fred was famous for insisting that there are no cuts in his dances. During his sensational years at RKO with Ginger, he was adamant about that. He didn't get his way 100% of the time and you can see this in the fabulous "Pick yourself up" number from Swing Time where they cut away to Eric Blore for his delightful reaction shots. I'm sure Fred was appreciative of Mr. Blore's talent (Were they on Broadway together in the Gay Divorce?) but I'm equally sure he was not happy about it. (I can forgive director George Stevens as Mr. Blore was such a unique talent and there aren't a ton of opportunities to enjoy him.) The fact that you and I found this interruption distressing in the number is exactly why Fred wanted the dance to be seamless from beginning to end. I have to believe he was just a guest at Columbia and didn't have the authority in the film's post-production to have his way. Xavier Cougat is not delightful in these quick cut-aways, and his insertion doesn't add a thing to the film. It is a heartbreaker for me as these dances are as valuable as a Leonardo da Vinci painting, and who wants an incomplete masterpiece?!! I don't know if there is footage somewhere in the universe of that dance before it was edited, but we can always pray! (I'll leave a separate comment for other thoughts as this is getting so long) Many thanks, Doug :)

What a shame. That new home looks terrible.

That house gives me chills and thats not cause what happened to Paul Bern or the haunting of Sharon Tate ( apparently the ghost of Paul Bern showed a vision of what is gonna happen to Jay Sebring to her) and unfortunately we y'all know what happened on August 9,1969 at Cielo Drive 😢💔

Love the House and the History!

I DIDNT KNOW THEY EXISTED THANK YOU FOR SHARING ❤

Do we know the address?

They were magic.

❤ Thank You

❤ Thank You Very Much ❤

Wonderful collection of stills from the film! Love that you have included candids and wardrobe shots too, along with your fine commentary... this video could not be better to give a feeling of what it was like during the shooting of the film. Thank you!

Such a great dialog for this video. These are all movies that I adore & constantly look for on channels like TCM. I watch gor more fabulous videos. Thank you.

U wish lol

Hauntingly beautiful.. the Easton Dr. House...

I need to go to this museum. I live less than an hour from it!

A remarkable house and remarkable that it's still standing and with so little change. I find the setting uncomfortable, it's so closed in by the trees and steep hillside and so much of the property is dark rocks and stone and wood. I'm curious if there's a nice view in the other direction. Just yesterday I saw a video about Jean Harlow and learned that she didn't like the house. Being from Kansas, Jean Harlow would have been accustomed to a lot of open space! I'm also curious about the other house where Jean Harlow lived for a while and that is still standing though altered over the years. I did some searching online and found that the house is now so surrounded by trees that it's nearly invisible from the street and an aerial view only shows the roof.

Thank you so much for sharing this lovely video. I am 61 and grew up watching White Christmas. It was my favorite Christmas movie of all time. The costumes that are showcased in your video are exquisite! You're right. You don't get the full details in the movie. They are breathtaking up close with all the beading, lace, and all other intricacies. Edith Head was an amazing designer. I am so glad that they were able to save these valuable outfits from this movie for posterity. Thanks again for sharing. I loved it! 💗💗

Thanks a bunch Caren! Really interesting to see it with your point of view. Fabulous! I am a big Jean Harlow fan and I have many of her movies.

I just read that it's been demolished. Outrageous!

Why was it torn down? A major corporation demolished it? Made out of real quality products without any codes. Tear it down build cheap pile of crap with codes in its place?

I watch White Christmas every year just to see her dance. She was phenomenal.

They were in love, together on an off intimately. I do really know.🤣 Rita was a family friend she spent alot of time with my great aunt and uncle. Its a love story that lasted decades ❤❤❤❤️

Beautiful view

Missing your videos on KZfaq. Hope all is well.

Barbie doll, eat your heart out!

Rosemary Clooney’s daughter-in-law, Debbie Boone, has the black gown from the night club song/dance scene. Ms. Boone wore it when she was the musical guest at a Cincinnati Pops Christmas program in the early 2010’s.

Si, en efecto la consideraba su pareja favorita. Y es que era tan etérea bailando y tan aparentemente ligera con sus perfectos pasos, que era maravilloso bailar con ella, es que bailaba estupendamente, creo sinceramente que equivocó su carrera porque si hubiera seguido por los pasos de la danza, hubiera destacado notablemente.

Was the house for sale or what? How'd you get to visit?

go on google maps: they mash up 'de place..........GONE WITH THE WIND (BULLDOZER)!!!

The sexiest dancer and movie star who ever existed on earth🎉🎉🎉

Una lástima que la derrocaran. Era una casa preciosa.

The house is very creepy looking but the surrounding property is gorgeous. I love how they made the pool to look like a pond….appears very natural.

She was still crazy skinny.

Anyone who spots this upload of "Behind the scenes of White Christmas", focusing especially on talented Vera Ellen, will get gob-smacked. This, truly, is a super-rare video with shots from this eternal classic. Dancing - and acting - came naturally to Vera Ellen by the savoir faire she displayed in her various musical films. In the 50's, movies were such pleasurably perfect time capsules, but, then, perfection was a 50's ideal. Looks were secondary and quite of few of these actors - including Vera - didn't have perfect features, but their acting/dancing skills were displayed in overdrive and how! That was the thread of commonality that ran through all of her musical films. No other actress could hold a candle to her style of dancing because Vera knew, deep-down inside, that she was the very best. An extra bonus here are the various glamorous outfits worn by Vera and Rosemary Clooney. Hollywood, at the time, was the pioneer in apparel and fashion and the world followed religiously what the Hollywood stars wore. More behind the scenes of films of the 50's will be more than welcome. How about behind the scenes of Ten Thousand Bedrooms shot in the USA and Rome during 1956-57 starring Dean Martin, Anna Maria Alberghetti, Eva Bartok, Lisa Gaye and Lisa Montell. The summer dresses worn in that film were a high point of interest. Thanks!

Fabulous

Just checked Google Maps and this home at 453 Dalehurst, West Los Angeles has been torn down. The map shows the date "Nov 2023" and there's a covered fence all along the street side of the property plus partially up the viewer's left. Caren's video was posted June 22, 2023. So, whoever bought the house bought it for the property and couldn't care less that Rita once lived and was happy there. Such a shame.

Thank you for these amazing pictures!

I love White Christmas, it’s my favorite holiday film. Vera Ellen is a fantastic dancer.

I JUST now fell upon this video !!!! I Can NOT believe that these costumes are still preserved and so beautifully !!! I am 66 yrs old,, I have been watching this film every year during the holidays from the time I was roughly 5 !!!! my 2 sisters and I used to try to figure out that "pretzel twist" during the scene "the best things happen while you're dancing" we would drag my older brother into the family room and make him try to figure out that "twist" where everyone would change partners............ what wonderful memories. !!!!!!!!!!!!! The Best Things,, happen while you're dancing,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Fred Astaire is not handsome.

White Christmas is my absolute favorite Christmas movie. It might even be my all time favorite movie. Another thing for my bucket list - the Rosemary Clooney House. Thanx for posting this! 👍

One of my favorite actresses ❤ thank u for sharing ❤