Behave Yourself! (1951) [Comedy] [Crime]

Behave Yourself! is a 1951 American film directed and co-written by George Beck, starring Farley Granger and Shelley Winters, and released by RKO Radio Pictures. The movie is about Bill (Farley Granger), who forgets about his anniversary, with Kate (Shelley Winters) until the last minute, when a small dog starts to follow him. From there, mayhem ensues, knocking things over. Bill is chased by the police, smugglers, counterfeiters, and murderers, as well as harangued by his mother-in-law.
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Directed by George Beck, produced by Norman Krasna, Stanley Rubin and Jerry Wald, written by George Beck and Frank Tarloff, starring Farley Granger as William Calhoun 'Bill' Denny, Shelley Winters as Kate Denny, William Demarest as Officer O'Ryan, Francis L. Sullivan as Fat Freddy, Margalo Gillmore as Mother, Lon Chaney Jr. as Pinky, Hans Conried as Gillie the Blade, Elisha Cook Jr. as Albert Jonas, Glenn Anders as Pete the Pusher, Allen Jenkins as Plainclothesman,, Sheldon Leonard as Shortwave Bert, Marvin Kaplan as Max the Umbrella, Archie as Himself and Henry Corden as Numi
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[@almosthuman1398]

I'm scratchin' my head wonderin' how I never heard of this movie. The script was clever and funny and it had a lot of big names in the cast. Very entertaining.

[@whopiddledonyourposttoasti175]

"You've got the right furniture for it. " She's got the kinda shape the world should be in." 9 minutes in and the one liners are great.

[@bobchantry3497]

You picked out both my favorite lines ! She's got the kind of shape the world should be in !

[@universityofnowhere]

He said, "You've got the furniture for it, baby"

[@christinetrianta9185]

During this pandemic (covid 19 ) I can’t stop watching black and white movies .

[@WowJustWow37]

Same here! Such a great treat to avoid mass media!

[@mikkiturkia415]

We will watch them together.......apart! I love them too!

[@pattifields6975]

@@WowJustWow37 I try’mmm

[@tinkerbell2675]

I love watching the black and white movies back then because they didn't have all the disgusting foul-mouthed throughout the whole movie, just to get their point across. Good clean fun! Thank you for the share loved it!

[@marcopolo9146]

“Good clean fun” is a terrible recommendation. It is a recipe for banality.

[@cw2gtc]

👍🏼 yup. I’m with you on love of b&w movies. Movies got all the emotion intended, with less in-yer-face everything. They didn’t need to. Audiences were well accustomed to using their *own minds*. They didn’t need or demand (or really want) the graphic everything depicted today. Back then, it was still the Golden Age of Radio. People were accustomed to listening to all their favorite radio shows. They excercised their imaginations daily, on radio drama. Trust me, as one who listens to OTR old time radio every day, once you get used to using your imagination as your own “movie screen,” its quite fulfilling. To the point that today’s TV and movies are sensory overload. What was funny then, is still funny. Fact. That’s why I Love Lucy is still considered by many as great entertainment. Hollywood today does all the thinking for you. That’s why everything is so graphic. Over the top. Language. Sex. Violence.Criminality. Social issues. Its all thought out and spoon fed. Any morality is out the window. The overload is why OTR is making a huge comeback. More people are enjoying it on internet radio, much like the old times. Shows with ads and news breaks.

[@stevenkgold2084]

I cannot bear all of the noise, explosions, blood and violence in today's movies. I feel like I am in a war zone. Nice to see a pleasant, funny comedy. More of these please.

[@DSpeir-pi6tm]

And vulgar language ;.^(

[@kevinmckinney3785]

I was in the doctors office waiting room this past week. I had to wait over 30 mins before being called back. On the TV was the movie the Avengers with Iron Man. All the graphics and bright flashes and beams of laser guns, transporting and explosions seem to be geared toward a 9 year old boy audience that watches that stuff and says "wow".

[@adamnoman4658]

Yes, bullet holes in the forehead are so much more genteel in black and white.

[@carpet163]

🤓

[@margepaz]

It was pretty loud tho

[@teptime]

Farley and Shelley have wonderful chemistry in this- a good B picture with a great cast(and a really cute dog)

[@flyingdutchman913]

Not really that much of a B movie because Farley Granger is being lent from another studio even and Shelley Winters was kind of big back then... before she got big .... Ok sareeeee. This is also pretty well produced. I mean it's 1951 & the really cheap movies were in the mid and late 50s, early 60s. This is just another inexpensive Hollywood movie. That's what I'm always telling my wang - behave yourself. Ok Sorry again.

[@angelawydro6844]

I never got what the fuss was about Shelly Winters!!! She always came across as a Big mouth White Trash Woman!!! No matter the part!!!! I've tried and tried to like her!!!😅😅😅😅😅

[@kathyjohnsen165]

Really enjoyed it! Farley and Shelley are great together. Archie is pawdorable.

[@daveallen63]

Enjoyed the movie but I got the opposite impression. They worked good together but don't seem well matched to me. Doesn't matter though good movie in the end.

[@poppykok5]

Archie with the little bandage on his head was the CUTEST thing ever...Such a terrific film...LOVE IT...: )

[@susanrussell1555]

"she's my wife, my own flesh and blood." Screwball comedy about covers it! Granger was great!

[@benniemaine1790]

I love the classic. The language is good enough a child can watch it with you. The plots are great !

[@GirlCode007]

Love how Wilshire Blvd and La Brea looked back then. That May Co is still there as a landmark. Also love the side streets of Beverly Hills off of Wilshire. Classic.

[@-oiiio-3993]

Rancho La Brea - the 'Tar Pits'.

[@jaminova_1969]

Union Station still looks good!

[@GirlCode007]

@@jaminova_1969 yeah it does.

[@remmymafia3889]

Love the dress store, with it's glass and stone (inside and out)-very mid-century modern.

[@remmymafia3889]

'Miracle Mile'

[@allenwatkins4972]

William Demarest...Can't mistake that voice.

[@amycarmichael2748]

That was a funny frickin movie!!! I love old movies!!💖💖💞💘 Lots of really famous people in this movie, awesome!! Farley Granger was hilarious 😂😂

[@kayzeaza]

Hahaha I love how he tries to talk to the dog like he would understand him

[@jennifermcdonald5432]

I find it very strange watching a movie like this, all the actors are so active, interesting and real, yet they are all dead by now. Weird!

[@superdayday3462]

This is a fun and mystery movie, the dog caps it all with smiles. can't get any better than that.

[@Glinkaism1]

WOW! An all-star cast.

[@samanthavillagomez997]

Good Movie1 I was able to forget my "TENSION Headache"

[@petermaxwell2965]

Just don't watch a movie made today, or you're headache will come back, then you'll have to watch this again ..

[@obeyjesusworldwide8582]

😂😂😂

[@ioannisalex5089]

hahahaha Fantastic movie, excellent script , amazing performances and a star called Archie !!! I really had a wonderful time !

[@remmymafia3889]

The onsite footage in the beginning, showing the iconic May Building (Wilshire/Fairfax), while Granger enters the posh Mullen-Bluett, to buy an anniversary present for Winters. Both located in the mid-Wilshire (aka 'Miracle Mile') District. And not to discount the super cool digs, where they live, which I'm assuming is also in the mid-Wilshire area. get a load of the vernacular from '51, at the 1:13:14 mark; "phony? you mean I passed a 100 g's "in the queer"? Vintage.

[@brigitteking969]

How about the wonderful mid-century modern furniture and design throughout? The set decoration and costume departments outdid themselves. Mid-century modern furniture has come back in a big way recently, and I love it!

[@quinktap]

The dog is a fabulous actor. Great movie.

[@reach4thestars67]

Thank you for uploading. I love Shelly Winters' movies.

[@busybeenation]

I love mid century movies. so much awesome style, people dressed well

[@cindydufala7646]

Ending credits "in the order of their disappearance" haha clever.

[@frydemwingz]

need anything from the store? Milk, butter, gin? why did i laugh so hard at that?

[@jomon723]

Hey Donald, Keep up the good work"

[@Mike-yv9cq]

because it's way to funny!!

[@RBM-Pictures]

Maybe because of the milk. Gin is clear and also butter for your headdress. But milk is funny ...

[@-oiiio-3993]

9:00 - "She's got the kind of shape the world should be in."

[@daffy2u]

The hair of the Dog?

[@-oiiio-3993]

9:00 - "She's got the kind of shape the world should be in."

[@victorsamon9672]

Great old B&W Movies,LUV them.!

[@bobchantry3497]

Best line ever

[@stickytourbus]

Theme song “Behave Yourself”. Written by: Lew Spence & *Buddy Ebsen* ! Aka Jed Clampett - _The Beverly Hillbillies_ 😁 Liberty. Constitution. Republic.

[@erickgregoryful]

This the best thing I have seen in so so long! Thank you so very much for the upload. Made my night! Love your channel. Keep up the terrific work!

[@JamieSmith-fz2mz]

So many one-liners that go by so fast. And they stack the bodies like cord wood.

[@TomTRobot]

Fun movie. Incredible set of classic character actors.

[@sdovas]

This is such a joyride! Character Actor bonanza!!!

[@anthonydubose5779]

Love the old cars but new back then.

[@donmoore7785]

This movie is amazing, with a wonderfully deep cast of well known character actors supporting Shelley and Farley. Margalo Gillmore was perfect as the mother/MIL. Buddy Ebsen co-sang the title song.

[@daffy2u]

false tooth included!

[@gregorymcleod1347]

Good Movie! So entertaining and enjoyable! Love these old movies! Love seeing the actors and actresses from the past! Thank you for uploading this movie 🎥! Loved it!

[@timburton1715]

What a enjoyable movie... Thanks 🙏🏻 for sharing

[@susanfaulkner2304]

Shelley was great in this movie! A classic comedy! The pooch was so endearing.❤

[@Barnee1897]

Anything with Lon Chaney, Jr.! Thanks for posting.

[@obeyjesusworldwide8582]

Thanks for the movie ❤

[@Patrick3183]

lol these two as a couple. Thanks for uploading. Farley was a cutie and Shelley was like a extra curvy Jean Harlow

[@leelarson107]

Farley also came out of the closet and watched his film career evaporate.

[@thankthelord4536]

Harlow had a body, but no face.

[@cindydufala7646]

Great movie. Bravo to the cast ⚘1st time seeing this. Thanks for posting.

[@remmymafia3889]

Classic line by Granger, while describing with his hands, the shape his wife is, as he contemplates purchasing a dress for her. (wedding anniversary) He says eventually to the sales lady, "she's the shape the world should be in today". Great, great line Mr., Mrs. and Miss dialogue writer(s).

[@marbleman52]

Ha...Two men get in elevator..elevator arrow goes to Penthouse floor...Bang !...elevator arrow comes back down to 1st floor...two men casually leave...good one..!!

[@pressureworks]

Well we finally get to see what Uncle Charley was doing before moving into the Steve Douglas household.

[@bakaboy2000]

OMG at 50:15 he tries "Lamb Chop....$1.49 a pound...." holy shit! in 2020 dollars, that's $15.27 a pound!

[@daffy2u]

In Hawaii 2021 It's $39.79 a pound!

[@chloecook4511]

The dog reminds me of the terrier mix I just adopted. She wants to play fetch whenever I start to read or watch utube. Love her to pieces. 🐕‍🦺🐕‍🦺❤️

[@angelawydro6844]

I love Uncle Charlie!!!! The cop is uncle Charlie in My Three Sins!!!!😊

[@angelawydro6844]

Not suns.. my three sons

[@AmusedChild]

Farley Granger is really henpecked in this film.

[@paulmiller5228]

Farley was just more than a little bent.

[@jeffeastwood15]

@@paulmiller5228 If by that you mean he was homosexual, yes he was.

[@naya6593]

A young Shelly😍😍😍😍 Adorable

[@louisbrugnoni1291]

Too manic? Not possible! No chance to get bored! 👍

[@williamchadwick7948]

You know it's an old movie when Shelley Winters is a Vargas girl.

[@AvengerII]

You know it's an old film when Shelley is SMALLER than the Hindenburg in this movie! But seriously, the best film I ever saw her in was The Poseidon Adventure.

[@jameskoch7190]

You are also dating yourself, are Playboys still being published?

[@AvengerII]

@@jameskoch7190 When you talk back to people like this, it makes them think you're a 30-year-old eunuch. Oh, I forgot -- 30-year-old eunuchs ARE running Playboy into the ground right now and DID stop publishing the magazine!

[@williamchadwick7948]

@@jameskoch7190 I am a codger, but I think Vargas girls were being phased out even as I was hitting adolescence. But I read books, so that REALLY dates me with the Dumbest Generation.

[@jameskoch7190]

William Chadwick You read books, lucky you, I unroll scrolls, even have a few titled Dead Sea Scrolls, unfortunately they’re a second edition.

[@cq7415]

Comedy, stray dog messes up guys life. Thanks for sharing.

[@daveyhouston]

Great film Shelley never looked better!!

[@JR-wg6mm]

Poor guy just wants to enjoy his wife. Throw the dog out!!!

[@vivianoneal7971]

Keep the husband AND the dog and leave mama's house. And don't look back

[@rogeruscila2144]

Wonderful classic screwball comedy with a wonderful cast!

[@fredflintstoner596]

Mrs Richards: "I paid for a room with a view!" Basil: (pointing to the lovely view) "That is Torquay, Madam." Mrs Richards: "It's not good enough!" Basil: "May I ask what you were expecting to see out of a Torquay hotel bedroom window? Sydney Opera House, perhaps? the Hanging Gardens of Babylon? Herds of wildebeest sweeping majestically past?..." Mrs Richards: "Don't be silly! I expect to be able to see the sea!" Basil: "You can see the sea, it's over there between the land and the sky." Mrs Richards: "I'm not satisfied. But I shall stay. But I expect a reduction." Basil: "Why?! Because Krakatoa's not erupting at the moment ?

[@roxannemaggiacomo4513]

....O'Denny! It'NOT O'Denny, It's Denny! No O? NO! Oh.

[@fredflintstoner596]

@@roxannemaggiacomo4513 YOU WANT ROOM 16 FOR HIM ?

[@nelsoncruz8191]

Shelley Winters was real pretty here. I never did see too many movies with her being this young.

[@zeffiraananas3999]

"A DolllllaarFooortyNiiine a pound ....". great line

[@pepelepeau]

Interesting to watch this 70 years after it was made and live right there near La Brea Tar Pits!

[@melvina628]

Bizarre movie, but cute. "Milk, butter, gin?"

[@user-cu9kv5ko7z]

somos pocos los que aun apreciamos las películas a blanco y negro.

[@voiceover-impressionist]

Back when things were made in America and you got a real person on the phone. I miss the America that once was..

[@StevenTorrey]

A delightful comedy!

[@georgegroves1198]

Well Done... many good memories

[@rockyw4345]

I couldn't finish this with the mother outlaw being so evil.

[@universityofnowhere]

It was all part of the zaniness. She comes 'round to him in the end, of course. re-watch it :))

[@rubymcclain5078]

I’m grieving right now but old movies always make me feel better. I never watch tv except for TCM. THESE BLACK AND WHITES HAVE A CALMING EFFECT. Enjoy the old days when things weren’t so bad. 🇺🇸

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[@alisonboulding185]

What A Man!!!!!

[@karenrogers7379]

Thank you for uploading this! What a wonderful cute movie with fantastic acting! Please ignore the negative comments because those people are probably living in the states and have no idea what is the truth any more....

[@igorasd2884]

What do you mean?

[@davidrenzetti5964]

Not all Americans believe lies, and so far I like this movie ( about 40 minutes in). Remember the old saying; You can fool all the people some of the time You can fool some of the people all of the time But YOU CANT FOOL ALL THE PEOPLE ALL OF THE TIME I have been fooled but not for a moment by this current sister Kate wrote this

[@davidrenzetti5964]

Shister not sister also " sinister" came up on auto correct and that is by far closer to the truth. Kate wrote this

[@theresaholguin699]

Milk butter Gin 😂😂😂 Good movie awesome cast. Mother in law was an old hag. I'm glad I never knew my 2 ex husbands mothers 😂😂😂😂

[@bethbartlett5692]

What to do while the world is Spinning in News Media Productions ... 03-19-20

[@beago0810]

There's no glass in the phonebooth door as Bill feeds the dog some candy...lol..then as he leaves the booth door suddenly has a glass.🤣🤣

[@musicfanhawk4523]

Super cute movie! Really enjoyed watching it!

[@john-brady]

Fabulous! Thanks for sharing

[@teresamarion3364]

really enjoyed this cute movie. thanks.

[@MM-vt3jv]

How fortunate for you a divine dog turned this flick into a comedy.

[@steplumpkin5432]

NOT BAD!!!!!! THANKS UPLOADER!!!!!

[@WilldoAldone]

I've always thought Shelly Winters looked and sounded like Lucille Ball especially in their early years.

[@1957kwick]

Sure a lot of will known faces in this film. Love It! Thanks!

[@juliebailey460]

This is a cute movie!! Thanks!!!

[@lovenikolatesla846]

Ole crafty arse Bill LOL

[@roxannemaggiacomo4513]

Pay no attention to the fact the dog was entreated by chocolate in the first ten minutes....DO NOT GIVE A DOG CHOCOLATE. They can die....I don't wanna explain. Cheers.

[@heidikickhouse-]

Don't like cats. Told my new husband we could get a cat as long as the litter box wasn't visible and Cat didn't sleep with us. The first night, the rescued 6 year old cried outside bedroom door, after 30 minutes listening to carpet tunnel being scratch-dug under the door frame from the other side, I gave up. Next morning, I was a cat person. Landlord unhappy; didn't like new carpet tunnel. Love this movie.

[@nlh5992]

Classic movie the way to go Forget our troubles Media is over the top scary

[@remmymafia3889]

I don't watch ANY television. I watch these type of movies on REGULAR (free) KZbin, and when the commercials come on, I mute them.

[@juliavasquez6974]

What a Mess! FUNNY. Must see this movie. And what.a CAST. THK U HAD FUN WATCHING THIS MOVIE..

[@mannheimrocket]

1:11:00 "Mother will be away for hours! Dianetics tonight!"

[@sandraoss326]

A great movie ty for sharing

[@daffy2u]

Archie deliberately did not deliberately dakine !

[@sherouet]

Very entertaining thank you

[@zzapzzin]

Fun watch - Thanks for posting

[@kittenparkhurst5993]

it just seems like simpler times, so innocent,

[@sarafreeman5073]

A newly married couple sleeping in separate beds. Even back then it looked silly, people knew better!!!

[@389383]

Shelly was wackier than Lucy in this!

[@lhuynh55]

Cute and Funny movie! Well written storyline.

[@pearldiver1006]

Bill Denny was the name of a sportscaster in Phoenix Az who ran for congress.

[@arieswaters]

Great movie loved it loved it. Wish I had never seen it so I could watch it again for the first time

[@comsen2114]

A great screwball comedy!

[@terriaustill2211]

I love this show, so cute!

[@josephmacdonald8338]

Good flick. Thanks for the share.

[@paulcaron400]

Any film with William Demarest I watch he’s one of the best slapstick comics👀

[@emmayoungblood5131]

I love how people are squawking about the "good old days when everything was innocent " in the comments on a movie where a man got stabbed in the back 25 minutes in 😂 Funny though.

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Hii emma😊