Good Lord, Mitzi Gaynor was GORGEOUS. Her clothes by Edith Head would stop traffic today.

The sets and the clothing ,outstanding ! Edith Head knew how to dress a woman . Ocean liners had better profiles back then too. Thanks for posting.

@kaydee4296

Жыл бұрын

Men too.

What a duo..David Niven can do the crazy comedic lines without even a smirk..laughed lots watching this..❤

I love David Niven. Such an underrated actor.

The gowns are so soft and lovely. Mitzi’s knockout figure really adds to them too 🙂

I miss the glamour days of “dressing” for dinner.🙃🥰

@dtaylor939

3 ай бұрын

Donna even at some nudist colonies, they still dress for dinner.

Best. Movies. Ever. Thankyou. Young people have to see these great movies...

Thank you 🙏 for posting these Classical beautiful movie’s beautiful memories wonderful Years if we only New !!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks.

George Gobel's character was hilarious as well as so kind...a very appealing combination. Loved everyone and everything in this movie! Thank you, Chris Johnson.

Thank you so much for uploading this for all of us to watch for free, Chris Johnson. It really is a wonderful service you're providing, keeping these old movies available for all who want them. I hope you don't feel discouraged by the surprising number of people who choose to whine and act ungrateful in the comment section. They moan that classiness has vanished in this day and age, and then they give living examples of what a lack of class looks like. Oh well. I used to upload old movies onto KZread too, so I know something about the work and dedication it takes. You're doing a wonderful job, Chris, and you're bringing cheer and happiness into many lives that need it. Thank you again!💐💐💐💐💐💐

3rd time watching this comedy. 👍👍👍😁

What a cute happy, feel good movie. 😊😊😊😊😊

Any time zI see Edith Head's name, I know I'm going to enjoy the movie, even if just for fashion. I liked George Gobel better than I remembered and David Niven and Mitzi Gaynor are always a treat. Fun movie. Thanks for posting it.

@snmr1318

7 күн бұрын

Miss Gaynor easily matches in beauty and elegance to Grace Kelly in "To Catch a Thief"

Woman looked amazing back then...class, dignified, incredible fashion and figures

@dtaylor939

3 ай бұрын

They didn't have tattoos either than ruin a woman's femininity.

@paulheffron4836

3 ай бұрын

Not just the women, men had manner and treated women like ladies.

@dtaylor939

3 ай бұрын

@@paulheffron4836 The women were women and the men were men.

@darrenclarke3677

3 ай бұрын

@@dtaylor939 Absolutely, what a much nicer world it seemed to be

@sallyyip2036

Ай бұрын

Indeed a glamourous era

LOVE there are no commercials! Makes watching so much nicer. Mitzi is fabulous. Thank you!😊

15:46, Tuesday 26 April 2022 Thank you. So much there is to enjoy in this film!

Still love the old movies such class and such style I must say awww the good old days

George Gobel: A man, a mystery wrapped in an enigma.

This is a remake of the 1941 Preston Sturgges classic comedy, "The Lady Eve." In the original, Henry Fonda played George Gobel's part, Barbara Stanwyck played Mitzi Gaylor's part and Charles Cobern David Biven.

@kaydee4296

Жыл бұрын

Wow. That's worth looking for!

Just finished watching birds and bees and all I can say, is thank you for posting. A good enjoyable movie

Thank you for sharing this wonderful movie 🎥❤

Not sure why people get so upset with these old films ! ? Wonderful I wish fashion was like this ! Thank you !

@copycat21c

7 жыл бұрын

Totally agree. And those hip-swinging broads were not emaciated stick insects, either. They were built!

@CarolAnnNapolitano

7 жыл бұрын

I know it, woman looked so feminine all of the time, now some wear their PJ's to the market, and not pretty ones, or cloths so tight, when they really don't have to shape for it. World's gone crazy, Yup!

@CarolAnnNapolitano

7 жыл бұрын

I see some in flowered tights, with stained shirts, I actually thing they'd look better in darker clothes, that fit right. But I hear what your saying, I hate tattoo's on woman, looks unclean, plus everyone's has to have it, nobody's a individual anymore, fake hair, fake, everything. I see movies, where people with their real teeth, and it looks kinda strange, because I'm getting use to seeing those perfect veneers, their having put in. Hairless, perfect teeth, fake body parts made to order, I never thought the future would be like this.

@vickiepaul8258

6 жыл бұрын

Caro K I diffinetly agree with the fashion. Everything appeared to be tailored. Even in old photos of people with not much money, I get the same look.

@bethhollins3556

5 жыл бұрын

@@vickiepaul8258 that was before disposable clothing. People invested in quality clothes and then took very good care of the few garments they had.

I just watched this cute and fun 50s romcom - with singing and dancing fro Mitzi Ganor - funny and entertaining

What a cute funny movie. I'm impressed with Mitzie who is turning 90 this September!

Mitzi Gaynor! Wow! Gorgeous!

Marvelous job guys!!

Thank you Chris Johnson for making the in-color "Old Hollywood Musicals" free for us to watch

These movies are classics. Thanks so much!

Love watching Burt Lancaster an these other Great Stars never seen this Classic .

So Georgie shows up on deck with a d’Angelico archtop and actually accompanies the title song with chords in jazz voicings. Then proves he’s a song and dance man singing a duet with Mitzi with a little soft shoe added. This on top of his stammering comedic delivery. Mitzi, of course, is brilliant and sexy and cute and of course a star of many musicals including South Pacific. I liked her “Fi-Fi So-So La-La” type character at the party when she sang the song in faux française. Silly fun. THE BIRDS AND THE BEES (1956) Dir. Norman Taurog, writers: Sidney Sheldon, Preston Sturges starring: George Gobel, Mitzi Gaynor, David Niven. with Reginald Gardiner, Fred Clark, Hans Conried

It is a great movie of Hollywood golden years. In addition, to the excellent actuation of the actors and actresses.

Love this lighthearted comedy.

This was a wonderful movie..Thank you.

Awesome movie from Africa with love

Good movie makes ur heart feel light

Great movie thanks for posting

Swwweeeeeet!!!!! Those gowns!!!!!!!♥️

"He didn't do it to me, I was short and plain when I was born" lol I lovee classic movies 💘 I learned in Strangers When We Meet that "passion" was a dirty word back then 🤣🤣🖤

How sweet, silly and delightful!

Charming. Mitzi is fantastic.

@Bigbadwhitecracker

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, I met her and stood next to her once in the early '80s. She's short so that makes George tiny.

Sweet lighthearted little film for keeping a person cheerful :)

certes c, est léger mais les acteurs sont très classes et cette femme avec son papa … sublime, ravissante. et oui la planète 🌎 change … ☀️☀️☀️🇲🇨

"Lonesome George" was a genuinely funny man and a pretty good guitar player

Wondrful movie!!!!!I enjoy it very mucha I have no else to say !! The others tell you everything!!! Thanks!!!!

Well I loved Mr Hamiltons innocence !

One of ultimate favorite movies!

Didn't think I was going to like it, but it turned out good. GOOD MOVIE!!!!!

George is so cute. Adorable.

OMG, I have been looking for a copy of this film for years. It's my mum's and my favourite film to watch together. We taped it off the TV in the 80s and I've been looking to get a copy without any luck. Thank you so much for the post!

@LilliR4116

4 жыл бұрын

@Cathie Wilson, I remember those days, we tape tv programs and shows lol. Good thing we got to experience life before all this crazy shit now!

@sjefhendrickx2257

2 жыл бұрын

Omg 😱

This was a delightful, funny (albeit at times corny) light romantic comedy. I have a new found respect and appreciation for the acting talents in this genre of both George Gobel and Mitzi Gaynor ! Although it is also technically a musical and has some song & dance routines , they are not overly numerous and are , in fact, quite nicely choreographed. In short, 'The Birds and the Bees' is more comedy & romance than musical and has a well written stand alone plot /story line. Thank you!

George Gobel. That kind of subtle comedic talent is pure gold.

@Bigbadwhitecracker

5 жыл бұрын

Would have preferred someone like Donald O'Connor in that role. At least that would have boosted the dancing up a few notches.

@raymondsaquet2922

5 жыл бұрын

@@Bigbadwhitecracker It took a nerdish, out-of-it character like Gobel's to set off Miss Gaynor's sexuality, O'Connor would've projected too strong a character.

niven the old scoundrel - was a roomate of errol flynn. superb roles as con artist. beautiful.

@jessicaaniven9381

4 жыл бұрын

Loved my great uncle David!!

@rahawa774

3 жыл бұрын

They called their Hollywood Bachelor party pad 'Cirrhosis By The Sea' :)

The gowns & jewelry & sets are enough to watch this movie for!

@markbraunstein58

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed. It should be famous for the costumes alone. Mitzi had a body that would make a Barbie doll feel inadequate.

Thank you for sharing. I love it.

Thanks! I love this movie

is so impressive how HANDSOME AND WELL GROOMED MAN LOOK and how beautiful and feminine women used to dress too in those days I JUST LOVE IT!!!!!! IS THE BEST FASHION ERA OF ALL TIME

@ddmcpaisley6299

6 жыл бұрын

Silly, people are getting fat all over the world. The average height in the US is closer to 5'9 these days...simply ridiculous quoted stat...Retired Federal MCSW for DOH/MRDD.

@rondakudrna2054

5 жыл бұрын

I totally agree!

@cl759

4 жыл бұрын

@@OKuusava ikr

@cl759

4 жыл бұрын

@@OKuusava go and see a doctor for that cough🤣🤣🤣🤣

@elleryeggen9678

4 жыл бұрын

@@OKuusava Saudi Arabians being the fattest now. Mexicans are 2nd.

Thanks for this movie-classics.

so much fun!!❤

Edith Head you were a genius 😍. RIP

@henochparks

3 жыл бұрын

Yea she was!

Ahhhh .... the year I was born!

A very sweet movie 💗

LOVE IT!!!!!!

always loved George Gobel

I've loved this movie for decades. I'm so happy to find it here. Thanks!

Mitzy Gaynor is still alive ❤! I'd love to hear her thoughts on this film and working with George

@cmcb09

Жыл бұрын

She was working on her memoir at one time, so hopefully, you can find out if it ever gets finished and released.

Amazing the rom com of yesterday 👍

This is the same story as "The Lady Eve" with Barbara Stanwyck and Henry Fonda. Cool!

@michaelparks5669

8 жыл бұрын

Yep it is a remake. Both are sweet.

@paulapayne7940

5 жыл бұрын

Nobody in Hollywood can think of anything new. Probably Will be remade again in the next 5 years.

@aliray1868

4 жыл бұрын

Going to try that one. This one is annoying but Henry Fonda and Barbara stanwyck would probably be better.

@writeract2

3 жыл бұрын

Adele have not seen u on FB for ages! You stuck to your decision!

@davidallen508

9 ай бұрын

@@aliray1868Yes, much better.

Wow! Mitzi was classy!

thanks for great channel

I love this movie and George

A nice cast. Great to see Gaynor & Niven.

Incredible and double incredible!!

GREAT MOVIE

What a beautiful movie!

Posts such as this are the best thing about YT.

My back in time crush, Mitzi Gaynor. They don't come any better. I was originally surprised at her maturity for this role, but I later saw a career retrospective interview with Ms. Gaynor and she said she arrived in Hollywood at a young age and quickly learned about boys and "unmentionable things." Clearly picked up the birds and the bees well before this movie. cheers

Wonderful movie

The Snake scenes are hilarious!

designer edith head's genius will never be duplicated..my gawd she was incredible..in my nx life can i come back with mitizi's figure..how tall was gobel mitizi i thought was really short petite and she still towered over him

@alanaronald244

6 жыл бұрын

Gobel was 5'5'' and Gaynor only an inch taller, but in 3 in heels...

@cherikillingworth4906

4 жыл бұрын

Bob Mackie was a great fashion designer too.

The ending is so cute!

It's a very cute remake of the Lady Eve.🙂

The Birds and the Bees, released May 1956 (USA.) George Gobel as George 'Hotsy' Hamilton II; Mitzi Gaynor as Jean Harris; David Niven as Colonel Patrick Henry Harris; Reginald Gardiner as Gerald; Fred Clark as Horace Hamilton; Harry Bellaver as Marty Kennedy; Hans Conried as Duc Jacques de Montaigne; Margery Maude as Mrs. Hamilton; Clinton Sundberg, Purser; Milton Frome, Assistant Butler; Rex Evans as Burrows (Butler); King Donovan, Waiter; Mary Treen as Mrs. Burnside; Charles Lane as Charlie Jenkins (Bartender); Bartlett Robinson, Guest; Douglas Evans, Guest; Barry Bernard, Guest; Kathryn Card, Guest; Valerie Allen, Girl; Edit Angold as German Mother; Roscoe Ates, Vendor; Mary Benoit, Guest; John Benson, Guest; Don Blackman, Native; Nina Borget, French Mother; Paul Bradley, Passenger; Ralph Brooks, Passenger; Anne-Marie Brunius, Swedish Mother; James Burke, Steward; Vera Burnett, Guest; Charles Cane, Waiter; Steve Carruthers, Passenger; Evelyn Ceder, Mother; Beulah Christian, Racetrack Spectator; Audrey Conti, Guest; Kevin Corcoran as Hans; Estelle Etterre, Mother; Charles Evans, Father; Frances Farwell, Girl; Bess Flowers, Mother; Steven Geray, Bartender; Rudy Germane, Passenger; Dick Gordon, Guest; Greta Granstedt, Guest; Marion Gray, Mother; Donna Jo Gribble, Girl; Robert Haines, Passenger; Stuart Hall, Passenger; Marilyn Hanold, Girl; Sam Harris, Passenger; Stuart Holmes, Guest; Renate Hoy as Countess Von Lindorff; Kitty Kelly, Mother; Kenner G. Kemp, Passenger; Joseph La Cava, Waiter; Jeanne Lafayette, Woman at Arrival Gate; Cynthia Leighton, Designer; Leota Lorraine, Guest; Bette Lynne, Girl; James Scott Melville as Andre; Charles Meredith, Passenger; Harold Miller, Guest; Hans Moebus, Guest; Peggy Moffitt as Penny; Matt Moore, Passenger; William H. O'Brien, Waiter; James Parnell, Waiter; Murray Pollack, Passenger; Paul Power, Jewelry Salesman; Paul Ravel; Passenger; Leoda Richards, Maid; Cosmo Sardo, Bartender; Jeffrey Sayre, Passenger; Rolfe Sedan, Cabin Steward; Stephen Soldi, Waiter; Bert Stevens, Passenger; Cy Stevens, Tailor; Paul Thompson, Native; Arthur Tovey, Passenger; Jean Vachon, Guest; Norma Varden, Passenger; Kenneth Washington, Native; Sally Yarnell, Girl.

@veronicawoodson3319

3 жыл бұрын

Are you bored John?

david niven was a gentlemen.

@twistoffate4791

Жыл бұрын

Yes, he was, and I have truly enjoyed his work. His mischievous expressions always get to me, lol. Thank you for commenting.

Fun Movie

At the end, I believe the first little kid with the big lollipop kind of adlibed hitting Gobel in the face. You can tell by Gaynor's reaction.

Thanks.

wow , amazing movie

She has a voice like Doris Day's.

Nothing on earth will duplicate the color of technicolor film. A great invention for the time. It first appeared in the Wizard of Oz. The color revolution perfected in the 50's took off big in the 60's. Then it became all about the lens and what detailed information a director wants us to see on the Big Screen. Hence the cropped uploads of films in KZread cheats us of the Big Picture. Cinemascope and color film --rolled into one movie, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and more. America lost it big time to digital film- reduced to a one man operation America will never see the likes of past movie masters of lighting and cinematography, editors, costume and set design, actors, directors and writers working under one roof again. Everyone is a documentary filmmaker armed with a cell phone.

@Bigbadwhitecracker

5 жыл бұрын

yep.

@MrDXRamirez

4 жыл бұрын

@Ed Miller I stand corrected thank you I did ignore the development of tech color. In a dissertation I would have had the room of thought to not have.

Wonderful comedians.

Another fun version of the Paramount logo!

Lovely and i just can’t get enough of the dresses and their waist size with big hips! How come we don’t come like that anymore? Lol 😂

@davidcallebs9663

3 жыл бұрын

That’s what i like about these movies that hour glass figures

@gkmacca1

3 жыл бұрын

Corsets!

“One on each foot?” “If you like.” “I believe that’s customary.” Funny, because in South Pacific, she sings a song about “little flat feet,” like mine, but she actually has ballet/dancer feet like my older sister.

Thank you for posting these classical movies! Keep them coming. Any chance of posing Seven Brides for Seven Brothers?0

@mikkiismyname

4 жыл бұрын

If you have a roku, add the retro fllix app. It is on there free. Good quality too!

@bibiroberts3246

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I love that movie. Also, 'Send me no flowers' by any chance?

@hazelchief-rabbit5903

3 жыл бұрын

@@mikkiismyname is roku a free movie streaming site?

@mikkiismyname

3 жыл бұрын

@@hazelchief-rabbit5903 it is a streaming device that attaches to your TV and connects to your Wi-Fi. Once it is connected, you can add apps to your roku for all kinds of entertainment. Some tv's called smart tv's already have roku built in. I purchased both of mine from Amazon for about 30.00 for the basic model because I'm not a gamer. Roku has tons of apps some offer free content but some content requires a fee. Roku itself is a one and done. You don't pay for it every month. Hope this helps

@hazelchief-rabbit5903

3 жыл бұрын

@@mikkiismyname oh right. I'm kinda broke at the moment but I'll defo look into it at some point. Thanks, man!

In the original, THE LADY EVE, Henry Fonda's character never realized that "Lady Eve" and the cardsharp's daughter were the same woman.

The awkwardness is so funny

Treasure 💎thank you⚖️No weapon formed against you shell prosper,and every tongue that rise against you on judgement you condemn🤗Amen🍿worthy movie 20 Stars⭐What a gentleman 🤗

Remake of "The Lady Eve." which starred Henry Fonda and barbara Stanwick.

George with his mono toned personality's no fool. The heir to the Hamilton fortune is indeed smitten by the beautiful con-tessa. The plot backfires. A nice romantic movie 🎥💋

The last line should have been, "Yes, I'm married too. I'm married to you."