Centennial Summer (1946)

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[@sarinaedwards6705]

I love old movies... No swearing, no drugs.. Just a lovely movie

[@deborahluongo6794]

Thoroughly enjoyed this beautiful, sweet story! Made me smile the whole time! Need movies like this especially what’s going on in our world today❤

[@feen915]

My grandmother got me into the old movies when I was a kid . I just love them❣️

[@janethartwig774]

Gfee3 My mom got me into old movies. I’d rather watch these oldies any day.

[@peace-and-quiet]

My parents taught me, from early childhood, to appreciate classic films from the 30s and 40s. Also, the music from 20s thru 50s: jazz standards.

[@abballeadriana6748]

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[@danacaro-herman3530]

@@peace-and-quiet Absolutely!!

[@FemiNelson-sb1em]

​@@janethartwig774 Bless your Mom!

[@FemiNelson-sb1em]

Oh these classic movies are exactly what is needed these days. Gracias for uploading. I so wish the Theaters would have "Classic Movie Night 1x a month the whole day. 😊

[@jamesidell8809]

My Grandfather's cousin wrote this novel and it's my first time seeing this movie.

[@Queentree1971]

Omg such an interesting fact. Now I will watch the movie for sure... 🎉🎉🎉✌🏼🙏

[@djcalico02]

This is truly a hidden treasure! Just enough music to highlight the story without dragging out the numbers!! Thank you for sharing! Never heard of it before!

[@evetko]

My mother and I ... God Bless Her Soul ... would have enjoyed watching this together. She so loved musicals. I watched it alone in honour of remembering her. Relatives who come and visit most often than not always leave a good lasting impression, this story-line was no exception.

[@rustyhurd225]

Wonderful change from today's cursing sex and violence clean and wholesale Thank you for showing it

[@lisamoag6548]

mine too

[@FemiNelson-sb1em]

Beautiful memories of those that encouraged us to watch these lovely classics. My beloved "Mamà" 1st introduced the Spanish classics then she introduced these beautiful classics. She didn't speak much English & yet, she loved Band music & classical music. She was a wonderful surprise in her interests. We lost her in "05" & I Praise Padre God that every day there is something that reminds me of her. This classic is something she would enjoy as well.

[@ScrapNfight]

My favorite 4th of July movie. Great score and great orchestrations and a wonderful performance by the beautiful Linda Darnell

[@chrisallen7911]

If it weren't for old movies like this I believe we would all be stark raving mad. Just like JoAnne's comment below, what a wonderful movie.

[@cristineconnell7803]

Absolutely love this movie! While some musicals can get annoying, this 1 is delightful! And the lil song dance team that came into saloon, PRICELESS PERFORMANCE!

[@twistoffate4791]

I am glad I didn't grow up with a sister who was hellbent on stealing my man. I would have been tempted to rip her to shreds.

[@ereneschwartz3332]

Oh, how we have fallen ...see we're the good days of fun movies, good clean fun.... bring it on. We need more of the good, ol' movies!

[@bettyburke8653]

Love all those old movies they will never be replaced.Thank you so much.

[@michaelhollander5411]

As a movie buff:The Golden Age of Hollywood and The Movies were the best as compared to movies of today....There will never be another Golden Age of the Movies again...

[@MsDisneylandlover]

loved style of dress n loved old movies n tech color

[@glendaleeolinger520]

I enjoyed this old movie so much. Smiled all the way through it.

[@joannemcniff4210]

Good heaven's a movie with no shootings, drug drug dealers or gratuitous swearing! Just a family doing family things, like going to a fair and a happy ending!Thank you for posting this, I spent a nice afternoon watching it and enjoyed every minute of it! Look forward to any others you might come across in the future as well.

[@carolreid5405]

JoAnne McNIff Not just a movie, but a life almost without them.

[@dinvtcbkjcrf]

LOL That's because drugs were legal, like Coca cola containing cocaine. Available at your local druggist.

[@yolamontalvan9502]

That was the time when there were great people in the Military and Goverment. And the Office of the presidency meant something. Today, we have Kooks, and the White House is a circus complete with clowns. Sorry is the Quarantine.

[@johnhares2864]

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[@RainsWorldVegasSlots]

No cell phones or 5 G no covid no dictator governors no riots no disrespectful kids no gmo food Chemtrails or flouride in the tap water and NO FORCED VACCINATIONS. Yeah I was born in the wrong time

[@carisaf7729]

“But we’re not speaking.” “That will be fine. At least I know it will be nice and quiet.” 😅

[@hildahambone7277]

From the comments I really appreciated learning that there are still people who enjoy a clean movie ending happily.

[@bizzybee852]

AWESOME!!!!! Thank you so much for a wonderful old classic that I had actually never seen. I have been addicted to classic movies from the golden era of Hollywood since I was in my 20's & I am now 50 yrs old. Consequently, I have seen just about every old movie ever made so I spend a lot of time watching the really great ones over & over again on youtube & amazon prime. It was really nice to see an entertaining old movie for the first time. The music in this film was enjoyable & just the right amount; in many of the old musical films they got carried away, having a sing-a-long in every conversation. I definitely think the costumes & some of the sets left room for improvement, but the hair stylist in this film did a beautiful job. As for the acting, You can't beat Walter Brennan, and Cornel Wilde, Jeanne Crain, Linda Darnell & Constance Bennett are all very talented actors in their own rights! Another entertaining musical classic from the talented Mr. Jerome Kern!

[@ginnylorenz5265]

I, too, love movies from the golden era. I'm 73 and, like you, so appreciate all that we can see here on youtube. Happy watching to you!

[@flamingpieherman9822]

Lonnie Przybysz I'm 50 years old as well enjoyed this immensely!!

[@myrandomrants]

Lonnie Przybysz I'm new to 'old movies'. Please could you recommend a top ten list for a novice like myself :)

[@juliecox8694]

I am addicted to old movies too! Especially romance, musicals! Doris Day, Debbie Reynolds and Natalie Wood ,Jane Powel ,Judy Garland. Aydrey Hepburn , Shirley Temple, Elizabeth Taylor, Julie Andrews, Vera Ellen are at the top of my list for women, Fred Astaire, Vene Kelly, Shirley Jones, Jean Crane Betty Hutton, Danny Kaye, Donald o Connor, Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Dick Van Dyke , and Gordan MacRae, !

[@GeneRogers-di6cl]

You can’t go wrong with Jerome Kern 😊

[@rockybernard2997]

THAT's as complicated as I want my movies. That's entertainment.

[@karensimonpeterson3574]

This is the fifth or sixth time I’ve seen this movie. I just love it. The costumes are wonderful.

[@CorneliaAmiri]

This is a charming period film with lots of great music and singing - I loved it

[@patsysmothermon7861]

That's the year in which I was born. My Dad was in the Navy and Mama a ☎️ telephone Operator in San Diego California. I'm glad to get to see this 75 year old movie. Excited !! 💕🌹🦋😊🤗

[@ladywhitefalcon]

a very nice ciassic movie thank you ever so much I truly enjoyed watching Centennial Summer ..

[@rmoore1686]

Thank you 🙏 so much for posting this wonderful movie 🍿.

[@thepearlatelier4256]

Thank you so much for sharing this. How i love these type of oldy but a goody. They dont make movies like these anymore.

[@777denmark]

I can’t believe I’ve never heard of this movie before! Thank you so much for posting!

[@chrystalsnow145]

Such a beautiful and special movie! I also spent a nice day watching this while doing my housework - thank you!

[@stephanie4949]

I'm not usually a fan of musicals, but this one was delightful. Great acting all around, a fun plot, and gorgeous costumes and sets. Reminded me a lot of Meet Me in St. Louis, and I actually like this better!

[@f.l.fargose6446]

Thank you for uploading this wonderful classic movie. Amazing costumes. 👌👌👌

[@ricardobigi5476]

What a pleasure to see these wonderful actors! Legendary Dorothy Gish is so natural, so genuine! Nothing artificial about her performance! Same goes for Walter Brennan. And Linda Darnell and Jeanne Crain were so breathtakingly beautiful! How much fun to see Constance Bennett in her sparkling turn as the Aunt from Paris. Thanks for uploading this rarely seen piece of Americana! CENTENNIAL SUMMER is uneven and 20 minutes longer than it should have been, but it is perfectly charming nonetheless.

[@eveyholmes]

I enjoyed this film years ago on TV. Years since it has been shown. Thanks.

[@mmekonate9423]

I loved the movie and chuckled a bit. Later I was curious to know how much were the ladies’ dresses. Julia’s was the equivalent of $362, her sister’s $545, and the mother had saved nearly $1350 in total for their dresses. Very lovely.

[@hugheswill9484]

What a delightful surprise! I've watched endless musicals from this era but never heard of this one! The color is faded on this copy - would love to see a restored version. And what a cast! I live near Philly and seeing the 1876 Centennial recreated on such a grand scale was incredible to see. This seems to be Fox's answer to MGM's Meet Me in St Louis. While the score was not as good as that MGM classic it does have the Jerome Kern touch. Cornel Wilde's French accent was so good I thought I was watching a real French actor until I realized it was Wilde! A real treat - especially for Philadelphians. By the way, in the shot of the 1876 Exposition site the grand central building still stands in Fairmount Park - one of the few survivors of the Centennial buildings and the only major one. It is the first building of the "American Renaissance" of the late 19th Century that brought authentic European architecture to the US. It is now the Please Touch Museum.

[@birdlynn417]

These old classics are the only movies I enjoy. :)

[@dorisbrinkerhoff8124]

cute kitty

[@nikim6986]

What a beautiful movie. I'm so glad i watched it. Love good old movies.

[@deesandiego]

what a gem , never heard of this movie and now can't get enough . the similarity to meet me in st louis is fun as well. Kern passed away during filming , he was a musical great

[@acehandler1530]

Wow - what a movie! Almost gave up on it - two girls fighting over a man drives me nuts but I'm so glad I stuck it out...to see Walter Brennan SINGING and DANCING and dressed like some Royal Prince too! Too incredible for my old tired eyes...far cry from Rio Bravo! Great characters and dialogue (once the women burned off the testosterone, lol!) and all with steam trains thrown in for spice - excellent, thanks! 11 out of 10! 💖 🇨🇦

[@lma3996]

Thank you for the wonderful movie!

[@ginnylorenz5265]

Dear Chris Johnson, I like your style!! I've got some delicious watching waiting for me. Thanks again.

[@bonniebrown6960]

Thanks for sharing this movie. I loved it !! I wish they still made movies like this.

[@snowonder024]

Very enjoyable movie! Thanks for sharing.

[@billriley6649]

Saw this so many years ago on TV and really found it charming. Thanks for posting!

[@teresamarion3364]

thank you again, chris. i love this movie. saw it long ago on tv when i was a kid. my whole family truly enjoyed it back then and we were all young, together and alive. my sister and i just watched with our families now and its so nice to have that warm feeling again. Happy New Year.

[@tracynance2743]

Favorite scene- When Avon Long came into the saloon with the entertainment company! Love Him!!!

[@LauraChristinaWarren]

I was wondering who that was!!! THANK YOU! That was an awesome scene. He was absolutely incredible!

[@almeggs3247]

Jean Crain had a beautiful voice and finally gets to sing She wasn’t given the chances others were given ahead of her!

[@alliemazur8007]

Actually, I believe she was dubbed in this movie

[@karenzadrovec8468]

Jean Crain as well as Cornel and Linda were all dubbed

[@danacaro-herman3530]

@al meggs. I had read that Jean Crain's voice in State Fair was dubbed also

[@ddivar8149]

Louanne hogan dubbed all her vocals

[@ddivar8149]

Linda sings the lark song herself

[@IsaDesOsiers]

I love old movies and I have never seen this one before, it is simply a delight. What a cast! Thank you so much for posting it Chris Johnson. As always your channel is a treasure trove. Love being subscribed.

[@nightowl4137]

Linda Darnell such a beautiful lady. She didn't deserve to die the way she did. RIP LINDA 🙏🌹

[@janethartwig774]

Night Owl Overall, Linda had a very unhappy life.

[@Handsoffthekids]

How did she die?

[@nightowl4137]

@@Handsoffthekids 1965 at age 41 she dies in a house fire. So sad

[@Handsoffthekids]

@@nightowl4137 omg what a horrific way to die at any age! Thanks for responding.

[@loritaylor7704]

I love old musicals

[@lightandsalt6103]

Thank you for uploading this wonderful movie,it is the first time I saw it!

[@lindavanwolde6404]

Hi My heartfelt gratitude for your time and . Love to let me watch These beautiful films So wonderful Thanks again Linda

[@carmenhernandez7528]

thank you so. ..much for letting us see this movie.

[@JenaTuckerAquariums]

I love the ladies clothes, so feminine, and pretty!!

[@MsDisneylandlover]

i was just saying that. i never saw this movie so hope it is good

[@user-wc7mo9uo9o]

I wouldn't say that since they used costumes of Victorian era! This movie is from 1946, not 1867!

[@denisechenier9826]

Movies 1950

[@baron2739]

@@denisechenier9826 Well 40s anyway!

[@lisawentworth6831]

I know, clothes then we're amazing! Now you see ppl run errands in PJ's!

[@illusionary5951]

Look Ma no military or bullet proof glass. No walls or concrete barriers. No one standing at the podium telling us how crappy we are and how we all need big daddy Sam to tell us what to do and think. Wasnt it grand Ma?

[@michaelbruns449]

A star studded dream cast filmed in hypnotic colors with wonderful songs and music. Like seriously wow, gorgeous Linda Darnell and Jeanne Crain in the same movie, even within many same scenes > 53:15 20th Century Fox made the best color movie musicals during 1940s and then passed the cinematic torch to MGM during 1950s.

[@sheristewart3940]

What a lark! Thanks for uploading this delightfully entertaining picture.

[@KKing55]

Beautiful~! Simply Beautiful~! A Wonderful feel good Movie~!

[@timothymuckian9993]

State Fair one of the best movies of all time .

[@keithharvey7230]

Three versions.

[@michaelhollander5411]

Which State Fair the one with Will Rogers or the one made in the 1950'S with I think Howard Keil....

[@ifluvinguiswrong]

Thank you for this. Loved it.

[@freddieswanson7021]

I love the score. Jerome Kern was one of the greats.

[@danielstanwyck2812]

he was indeed. but not with score

[@michaelhollander5411]

The Composer of Showboat....

[@gailbird100]

My parrot likes this movie too, she starts to sing

[@violamugisha3843]

What a beautiful movie to watch, I enjoyed the musical love

[@tinklvsme]

This was a really delightful movie! Silly, singing & jealous sisters both young and old. A story of a family in modern 1876 haha. Really it was a good heartfelt story. This is the type of movie you would watch over and over again! :D

[@ahmadnajmuddinmohamed3709]

The characters in this movie were irrepressible, i enjoy it a lot, grateful to chris johnson for sharing this film.

[@jinaadetayo2612]

I L❤️VE this old movie. Trés magnifique 💐👏

[@dr.k246]

Simply beautiful and enchanting. Wonderful clothes and marvelous story.

[@kennethsmith794]

The background music track highlights and accents this film 🎥 so well 👌

[@nikkishears6402]

Jeanne Crain is so lovely. They don't make movies like this anymore. Such a shame. Classic films are so much better than movies today.

[@lisawentworth6831]

Such elaborate dresses! Surely not the daughters of a railroad man and a big family...

[@tonyarios7734]

I Love the costumes I love the women’s beautiful dresses that era the way they dressed was just fabulous I love the singing the acting everything was just marvelous great times good times those days were simple and Family orientated. Unlike today broken homes , disobedient children, rebels, drugs, lying government with unholy values!! LORD JESUS we ALL NEED YOU ( Acts 2:38 )

[@young511]

굿~~~👍👍👍👍👍

[@mimiluvfromsf]

@1:24:29 What a delight the man playing the banjo and these most ADORABLE kids are!!! They should have become famous!!!

[@istara]

I love this. I'm amazed it's so little known.

[@ejjohnstone1984]

If your under attack your on the right track! Keep going and don't be discouraged!

[@gracehawley9628]

I love old movies. I was watching one in B/W one day, my grandson came in. He stared at it for a few minutes and asked, "Nana, what's wrong with T.V.?" lol

[@shorty7363]

I recognized Walter Brennan's voice before I recognized his face! His voice is unmistakable, but I've only seen him as an old man in any movie I've seen him in up till now. Anyway, this was a great movie! I love old movies! Actually I love everything that's old: movies, music, cars, decor, houses,.... EVERYTHING!!!! Thank you for the upload!💖💙❤️💜

[@susanh.4733]

Thank You so very much for sharing this film. If only life were so simple now. :)

[@windstorm1000]

Inspired by success,of meet me in st.Louis

[@carlenehall2979]

This was a joy to watch! Thank you for sharing it!

[@BrendaNegri]

Thank you for posting this wonderful movie.

[@deborahwheeler4302]

Very grateful for this upload. Thank you.

[@medhat4B]

1:23:55 Enter Avon Long and five little kids performing a happy tune and dance. Love this segment that just appears out of nowhere. I also love that the boys are not actually playing the harmonics but just part of the scene. I don't think any of the kids got cast listed. Note the absence of harmonica music while the boys are blowing away later into the scene. Just a few of the funny little things you can spot in an old movie like this. BTW, I have always enjoyed Walter Brennan and this is one of his classy films, with a refined accent. He is not always a toothless squeaky-voice character. ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/nGebhZedeteLoac )

[@TrinlayK]

" Our female forebears plowed fields and chopped wood, with their morals reasonably intact...." :D

[@bethbartlett5692]

I've found a "classic vein of golden treasures" Thank you Chris Johnson!

[@pastordeb6270]

I remember watching this movie every time it was shown on the afternoon movie show that ran each week day in Terre Haute in the 60s. It was one of my favorites and I have not found anyone who remembers seeing it before. Born in 1954 my mother had me watching old movies from my early childhood. I love TCM, but they show the same movies over and over, and are showing more from the 70's (not an old movie in my book!). This movie, To Each HIs Own, and Forever Young are my three favorites and they are never shown on tv. Thanks to KZbin and those who take time to share them, I can once more enjoy these classics!

[@pastordeb6270]

Actually, the third movie is titled Young at Heart with Doris Day and Frank Sinatra. A wonderful movie that is rarely seen anymore.

[@keithharvey7230]

You will enjoy Meet me in St.Louie ,Cheaper by the Dozen,Belles on their Toes and Life with Father.

[@explores40]

Nice classic movie stunning costumes

[@alwaysblake148]

Wonderful channel. I'm afraid this is a second rate Meet Me In St. Louis produced a year earlier and an enormous hit. Despite the obvious talent involved, this never gets off the ground.

[@lyseadam]

iam a french girl and watching this interresting film and tried to undesrtand the story of love of the two girls! lol! lovely film tkyou! much ,from new caledonia covid free! take care us people!!! and be safe thinking of you here!!!

[@lyseadam]

le titre du film en francais est QUADRILLE D'AMOUR

[@pastordeb6270]

Dorothy Gish reminds me of a young Shirley McClain

[@vickielewallen3799]

That lying, conniving, older sister is a witch. This movie better end well, that witch is winning at her evil game...

[@amycarmichael2748]

Such an awesome movie!!💖💖

[@hogmango3560]

This AWESOME! I’ve never seen this one. Any chance you could up load Seven Brides for Seven Brothers?

[@lesleystyles9720]

I love that movie

[@sandraedgerton6629]

YES YES

[@acehandler1530]

It's over here for now (in English): ok.ru/video/83839617672

[@rosemariemann1719]

I agree with others who appreciate these films. Recently I saw " The Luck of the Irish", a charming movie. 😊🇬🇧💕🇬🇧😊

[@almeggs3247]

Both girls LD and Jean Crain were beautiful young ladies like my daughter Dixie and all won beauty contests!

[@changed7226]

The first time I heard the song In Love In Vain was by Jane Powell and I thought it was so good, then I heard this version and am in love!

[@mariajalife7173]

Very nice movie!!!!,Thanks very much!

[@michellenelson6587]

I enjoy watching movies like this

[@mr29]

Cornel Wilde : wow, just wow 💥💥💥

[@praisethelord8592]

they dont make movies like this anymore...what a shame

[@user-oz2eu9in3i]

最後まで女性がリードしているところが素晴らしいですね。やはりアメリカです。龍馬が夢見たのはアメリカのその精神ですかね。Let peace may last for ever. Congratulate the Centennial.

[@allengumm1157]

As mentioned below, this was Fox's answer to "Meet Me in St. Louis." While "St Louis" was well-nigh untouchable in my view, this one definitely has its charms. And Jerome Kern's songs, to boot!

[@pookoos]

Thing is, none of these songs are memorable in my opinion... I think the movie is enjoyable, but can't touch Meet Me In St. Louis. Hard to compete with Judy Garland. On another note, I absolutely detest Edith! I was really hoping her beau would dump her.

[@henriettanate3747]

Watched the second time... Beautiful move. Those clothes were fantastic

[@jengaryadventurers4603]

Excellent, Excellent movie......They just don't make them like this anymore....

[@njules6428]

That drunk scene is the best 😂

[@jennygreen3994]

Walter Brennan plays an old foolish, but hardworking & loyal railroad man.

[@miguelperez-gb5kr]

i will watch this movie on the 4th of july next year