(1930) Good News - Penny Singleton and (Rubber Legs) Al Norman met Abe Lyman and his Orchestra.avi

[@georgestrum3478]

This scene is a pretty accurate in showing how a typical musical of the 20's looked. A very large chorus of singers and dancers was common more than what we are used to seeing today.

[@SteveLittleLivesHere]

Yes and novelty acts like this from vaudeville were common. Have a look at the final scene from 'Gold Diggers of Broadway'.

[@brt5273]

Love her in the "Blondie!" Films. When i was a kid they aired those weekly on network television and was something i looked forward too, along with Andy Hardy.

[@Edelweiss-hh6tk]

It amazes me how long these people must have practiced. The young lady doing the gymnastics in high heels is quite amazing.

[@Edelweiss-hh6tk]

I didn't realize that it was Penny doing the gymnastics.

[@donaldwarren463]

@@Edelweiss-hh6tk , I know, over the next 8 or so years she changed her appearance and became the wonderful character Blondie ... she was so naturally funny ..

[@Edelweiss-hh6tk]

@@donaldwarren463 What a talent she was with her one armed front walkovers

[@GeorgeFormbyJr]

I wish to seeing the whole movie as well....

[@ohmeowzer1]

Awesome

[@uslines]

Didn't Al do his act in The King of Jazz? Great performance

[@roccovitiello7031]

Great number

[@RonWylie-gk5lc]

I have seen Betty Boop doing all her moves, Betty must have been based on her, she is fantastic, that fast stiff leg walk off stage is incredible

[@stevenkoehler6018]

Impressive

[@1928jazz]

I like this clip (even though there is an error with KZbin right now and can't view anything). I wish the whole movie was available. Right now, if you get or rent the 1947 version of Good News with June Allyson, they include this clip as an extra.

[@liacorain467]

Lui, bravissimo

[@marcmomus]

It appears that there was a great deal of reaching towards the ground in 1920’s choreography.

[@GeorgeFormbyJr]

Thanks for your comment.

[@audimaster5000]

1:17 Jason Borne does a ‘kip’ in one of those movies. Ninja gangsta

[@Dr.Pepper001]

It's amazing what used to entertain our grandparents.

[@robertc.johnson310]

DAS, To think Penny Singleton went on to become Blondie Bumstead in The Blondie Series of The Late 30's and 40's along with Arthur Lake. She later on became Jane Jetson In the cartoon character in The Jetson 's too. RCJ/LEO

[@daphnelacroix8399]

Yes, and this grand Dame lived to see her 95th b-day. Also received 2 Hollywood Walk of Fame stars, one for radio, one for movies...And was a labor leader, fighting for the Rockettes, e.g. What a fine woman!⭐

[@gregoryagogo]

I think Penny may have taken some lessons from Al for this number.

[@OLD_SOUL1900]

💖💖💖💖

[@echocheck]

As silly as this looks, you are watching history here. This was a typical Broadway show of the era.

[@christiankastorf4836]

You have to know those movies to understand what "Betty Boop" was intended to make fun of.

[@wehrhaftedemokratie4624]

Penny uuuh, she can't really sing but has a lot of energy 😍

[@donaldwarren463]

oh yes Penny could sing, you should hear some of her later work with better sound equipment ..

[@georgestrum3478]

Where is the whole movie?

[@patrixspringer2753]

Good Question~! As I understand it, this film exists today only in incomplete form (minus the final Technicolor reel.) Surviving sound elements (Vitaphone discs) & all manner of photographic still material could easily be culled into a "representative final reel" that would serve as a digital re-creation , but apparently enthusiasm & money are lacking. Historic to see this in the social context of our "pop" culture -- Our loss.

[@luckyshow]

It was on TCM yesterday

[@lecaprice2572]

Hello Fred, Was the 1930 version on TCM ?

[@georgestrum3478]

Folks this was how the musical must have originally looked on stage back then.

[@АринаСоловьева-у1у]

Who from 2020?

[@MickDunne100]

I'm here from 2121...see you then, if...!

[@gregoryagogo]

Absolutely different 'look' for her.

[@SatchmoSings]

Remember, she also did the voice of "Joan Jetson."

[@Madbandit77]

SatchmoSings Jane, not Joan.

[@FunDuude]

Penny who? I thought that was Betty Boop.

[@utube3805]

BLONDIE !