Harold Nicholas - Mister BeeBe (1944) | That's Reelblack Entertainment

Harold Lloyd Nicholas (March 17, 1921 - July 3, 2000) was an American dancer specializing in tap. Nicholas was the younger half of the tap-dancing pair the Nicholas Brothers, known as two of the world's greatest dancers. His older brother was Fayard Nicholas. Nicholas starred in the MGM musicals An All-Colored Vaudeville Show (1935), Stormy Weather (1943), The Pirate (1948). and The Five Heartbeats (1991).
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[@rodneybean2455]

That was EXTRAORDINARY!!! There are no words for that level of talent! Just amazing!

[@rodneyag54]

So right ; the whole cast is just at another level of talent.

[@sacredcoldplasma6276]

Who cares who actually wrote the song if it was a blackwoman or not

[@ramborock3136]

Holy mackerel ! ! ! Top-Notch !

[@TheLisab56]

OH! I have been watching the Nicholas Brothers all day. They were unparalleled.

[@joannehines7806]

Introducing the greats, Harold Nicholas & Ann Miller!! 💘 💃 🎶

[@jacquettaladson1792]

Wow...hardly EVER seen HAROLD WITHOUT his brother FAYARD in a movie !!! GEE WIZ....seein' a full figured sista dressed to the nines,FANTASTIC !!! The talent is off the roof !!! 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿✊🏾👍🏿💪🏿🥰

[@annzeeg4217]

Fayard was in the military at this time so he did a few movies alone

[@karenhofstein3285]

@@annzeeg4217Yes. I think Harold was judged to be too small for the height requirement.

[@lindaversil1121]

@@karenhofstein3285 Harold was much younger than his brother

[@paulabroussard1824]

That's the wonderful June Richmond!

[@redeagle5813]

This need to be featured mored. It shouldn’t have taken me 31 years of culture digging to find this. Recreation for appreciation please!

[@gixellia8455]

Hey, be grateful NOW for finding it. It might be the other way around: it found YOU when you were ready to receive it with your heart ❤

[@redeagle5813]

@@gixellia8455 pop off philosophical genius!!

[@eleanorsmith971]

I was 67 before I saw the tap dancing of the Nicholas Brothers. If not for UTUBE I probably would have ever seen them. The greatest dancers of all time. Hollywood didn’t want them to outshine Fred Astaire. I look at all their videos repeatedly and I’m always amazed. Fred Astaire dancing comes no where close to them. No dancer has including M. Jackson.

[@killerdillr]

All of these wonderful dancers, and barely anyone of them are known today. The Four Step Brothers. The man at 4:30 is also featured in Stormy Weather. June -Ricmund sings "Mister beebe" , and Maria Bryant is at 6:01 (also in the Bli Biip shortie). Golden Gate Quartet sings. These are some great people, all gone now.

[@howardmoore1332]

Never seen Harold without Fayard and he was still just as phenomenal!

[@andrewsmith9847]

The talent of Harold Nicholas and every last player in this video is extraordinary! Harold Nicholas gets a few minutes of screen time as a tamely-dancing band leader and MC in the 1995 movie "Funny Bones". He may be the lone black cast member appearing. It's a modern-era story with a moreover fable-like quality - it's not to be missed for the Harold Nicholas appearance as well as the star turns of many other players!

[@youyong28]

Wow! Harold Nicholas, as well as his brother, was amazing. Nobody has ever topped them. There were a lot of other amazingly talented artists here, too. Too bad he didn't dance with Ann Miller, but I guess that might have been frowned upon back then.

[@susiewatkins1775]

I like that there were 2 young male dancer/singers accompanying him...like he was passing the torch...

[@susiewatkins1775]

I thought the same...a little Harold and a little Fayard...

[@raheemcarter2122]

Wow! That’s the choreographer from the 5 Heartbeats!! Ok definitely makes sense now 🔥

[@QueenNkaiso]

Wow! This is the most impressive performance I have seen since I was born in 1995.😁 I am writing this in 2022.

[@itstheru274]

😍👍🏿👏🏾👏🏾💪🏿 just "Awesome, Beautiful 😍 🤩

[@itstheru274]

"and some of the most Handsome Afrikan Black Men i've ever 😍 ♥️ Seen 👀👀" Wow 👏🏾 👍🏿 💪🏿 ✊🏿

[@itstheru274]

"Beautiful Afrikan Black People 😍☻️👍🏿👏🏾👏🏾💪🏿❤🖤💚 we don't have Morals and respect for ourselves or look like that anymore!😔😪🥺

[@itstheru274]

06/27/2022

[@janedoe4316]

Youre young lmao

[@DSheartlady]

love the way the nicolas brothers did those splits 😊

[@lolotho9951]

OMG!!! His female dancing partner at 6:02 is absolutely on fire!!! Loved this entire clip!

[@marybrienza3643]

That dancer is Marie Bryant. She is THE BOMB!

[@songplugger8330]

@@marybrienza3643 Marie grabs the screen in her moment with Harold. Wish their dance was longer. That smile!!!

[@jmontarsi]

I recognize the female dancer (whose name escapes me). She was part of a dance troupe that specialized in in Lindy Hopping. and appeared in some major films. Was this scene from an MGM film. Can someone tell us the title? It would be nice to include the credits. Suffice it to say, The Nicholas Bros. were a "National Treasure!"

[@sav7568]

@@jmontarsi That's Marie Bryant who didn't Lindy Hop but did sing " On the Sunny Side of the Street " in " Jammin' the Blues " from 1944. She went on to become a very successful dance teacher, mainly for stage roles. This clip is from the movie " Carolina Blues ".

[@jmontarsi]

Thank you! @@sav7568

[@claudio743]

Artists from an outer world,Indeed!!!

[@alwaysblake148]

7:51 minutes of unparalleled talent.

[@vascosilva2255]

I can't stop watching almost every day

[@MrDFJohnson]

The singer in the opening, (Ann Miller) sang "I just came from Harlem, the land of Heidy Ho". Yeah, I'm sure she did, and so did most of Hollywood. That's where soooo many of their singers, dancers, band leaders, and songwriters went to "borrow" a few ideas from the popular African American performers and culture of that time (as they still do today). The dancing is inhuman. Their style is phenomenal and the talent is beyond amazing.

[@chriswhiteauditions]

Yep! During an interview late in her life, Ann Miller said that the man who coached her as a dancer and was responsible for her style was an older black man in Hollywood. She spoke his named and specified that he was black. He wasn't famous like Bill Bojangles Robinson or one of the Nicholas Brothers, so unfortunately I can't recall his name right now. But I thought it was a shame that after Ann's long, successful career that that black man was just mentioned in passing in a random interview. He coached one of the greatest dancers in American cinema and deserved actual recognition/more opportunity.

[@simonduring-nicholson7228]

@@chriswhiteauditions WOW!! I love anything and everything about the golden age of musicals.... but was slightly sad that we didn't get much representation in that era.... Amazing to know that we were extremely influential behind the scenes 🙏🏿

[@simonduring-nicholson7228]

I'm no choreographer expert, but I'd consider Ann Miller one of the top dancers in Hollywood at that time... Probably 2nd only to Cyd Charisse

[@nancilucey2835]

This kind of fantastic talent can't be found today in movies and it makes me incredibly sad.

[@toinettetamayo7328]

Ann Miller’s maid in Easter Parade ( uncredited role) trained those dancers as well. Her name was Jeni Le Gon

[@joannehines7806]

Harlem will always be great in my book!! 💘 💃 😍 🌈 📷 One of the greatest African-American neighborhoods with rich culture, rich history, great restaurants & cultural centers!! Time for another trip there!

[@tidbitsofmotivation1403]

I would have to agree, I'm originally from Harlem.....being born in the 60's, so many took it for granted that it wouldalwaysbe like that.....Nope, so many changes, not all of them good/positive 🙏🏾🖐🏿💜

[@gixellia8455]

I'm in love with Harold ❤ He has a certain swing, an elegance about himself ... beautiful 😊

[@teed5142]

Absolutely AMAZING!!!

[@sweetoneloves6811]

They tearing it up ! MR. BEEBE

[@bebebutterfield7699]

Ahh.. the good old days. Thank you!

[@yotiemoe6308]

I got chills all through my body watching this 💐 🌺 🌸 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🫡

[@stevehyman259]

Man, that was absolutely fantastic!!

[@terriehiggins9489]

He had such style and class. What a talent.

[@nedrasellayah9314]

Absolutely brilliant!!!! Such a joy to watch these!

[@butchie2752]

Unbelievable! Fabulous! No more need be said!

[@mickydub3]

Still one of the best dance routines of all time

[@misslady5481]

Gf

[@mickydub3]

@@misslady5481 Gf ???

[@dvinedzine]

Absolutely.

[@jo-sv9lu]

​@@mickydub3 yeah R.I.P

[@SandraWilliamsSmith]

Stair-way Routine with jump splits with his brother!!!🤸✨

[@kayajackson50]

This needs more views

[@Randylewus1958]

That was wonderful,thank you .Ann Miller singing in opening amazing

[@askaniuk]

Wow!.... speechless yet a tinge of sadness that such productions such talent, choreography, quality of production was purposely and obviously overlooked and undermined. The primary, secondary and tertiary dancers were excellent and made me think how mundane and staid, more well known productions like in singing in the rain were.....keep up the hard work and hopefully a film festival will pick up on this or you get the backing to create a film festival as these gems need to be seen, there existence to be acknowledged...great channel as always.

[@camd0407]

👏👏👏

[@rodneyag54]

Undeniable talent as you've satated in your comment. But all the accelades goes to Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire. And to boot these brothers were self-taught. Thank you for your commentary and acknowledgement.

[@dominiquejenkins5495]

@@rodneyag54 this was bananas 🍌 lol

[@sacredcoldplasma6276]

It's not that there was so many talented people than they made they pick

[@lynncurtis7642]

And people believe Fred Astaire was original. He was often getting his steps from black dancers to tell you the truth.

[@koruhyekyo783]

Why can't we have great music and dancing like this anymore 😒

[@emma_em_11]

✨✨✨MAGIC!!✨✨✨

[@windowzombie]

Can't get this song out of my head since finding it. if you haven't seen it already check out Harold and his brother dancing in Stormy Weather, during Cab's Jumpin Jive, it's nuts

[@didoudingue1801]

YEEEEEAAAAHHH!!!! From France, Paris.

[@SAMSONWALLS]

That gave me chills!!! What amazing talent!!

[@crystalsmith4928]

🎉amazing 🎉❤

[@dimamarfin8371]

Потрясающе! Высший пилотаж!

[@donnatate458]

Wow, standing ovation. What a wonderful showcase of exceptionally talented entertainers. Thanks for posting this.

[@citywalker6422]

Everyone gave an awesome performance but still got outperformed by Harold Nicholas. That s not an easy task given all the talent involved.

[@Eskay1206]

possibly the greatest tap artist of all time

[@ernlwjr2]

AWESOMENESS!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@user-it1ig8fn1r]

Incredible, so enjoyable dancing all around!! America's shame these so talented black singers and dancers were so rarely featured in films. Southern boycott power?

[@Christina-uh8xk]

Amazing, just amazing! These guys should be promoted and celebrated today and always!

[@petegarrido5406]

Oh Man !!!!

[@liberte5847]

Merci beaucoup from Paris France and happy New Year 👍 👍 👍 !

[@reelblack]

Happy new year!

[@Ladypavs]

I so admire the Nicholas Brothers - I have never seen this .... I am now beyond speechless. Thank you so much for posting this,

[@juanmariarodriguez1747]

Estos artistas son increíbles,si no hubieran quedado estos videos para la posteridad no creeriamos que existieron bailarines tan excelsos,no hay palabras para ensalzar tanta belleza y perfección.

[@alaneichler5649]

With Ann Miller and the great June Richmond.

[@joannehines7806]

I was truly born in the wrong era! Just an old soul that refuses to die!! What I wouldn't give to have physically lived in these times!! OMG! The talent, the artistry, the clothes, the class, the elegance, when people were decent, had respect for one another & their neighborhoods!! Harlem & all Black neighborhoods were so beautiful & well-kept that you could eat off the ground!! East Orange, NJ was voted Most Beautiful City in US a few times in years past!! 👪 💘 🌳 🌈🎖

[@julianbonser]

Loved June Richmond at 4.40. She made some great soundies.

[@deborahmccoy3837]

Fantastic Foot Work, Great Video Clip

[@johnjdevlin2610]

Astounding! So much talent packed into a seven-and-a-half minute clip. It left me breathless. Each element was sublime. Thanks for posting.

[@geoffnelson4777]

Off the charts! The performances, the staging, everything. Thank you for posting this.

[@cookie-gb3xn]

ABSOLUTELY SUPERB!!!❤

[@ozonespec]

Complicated brilliant choreography!! Almost put me in tears. Just to think the hardships and hate black people experienced back then for simply being black. To think people today are against reparations shows their ignorance.

[@tonynicholas5539]

Great

[@rubenninoparedes9492]

FABULOSOS

[@mdhbh]

I would to go back in time to see this live. WoW...

[@yvonneplant9434]

The Nicholas Brothers grew up in Philadelphia. There is still a very active tap/ hoffer community in the Philly area. ❤

[@byrondavis3772]

man, they all were the best in dance and style and talent is out of this world. theres a song that says we dance differently , walk differently , paint differently, unique

[@mw1913]

Amazing!!!

[@Walkymilian54]

Beautiful! Stunning! They sure don’t make movies like that anymore.

[@liamcoyle6458]

What an unbelievable dancing talent that Harold was. There will never be other dancers in this time that can match the Nicholas brothers.

[@KameraShy]

I had never seen or even heard of this before. Magnificent talent. Thanks for posting. (And thanks to KZbin's AlGoreithm for recommending.)

[@jonnitastubbs3263]

Love love love it!!!!!!!

[@Multifacted_Brotha]

Love this!! I would love to go back and time and see this in real time!

[@wonderb4017]

You just can't top this... So many talented characters here, the 4 dancers who do their own dance halfway in are amazing too (anybody know their name?) and when they reappear at the end with Harold, who's of course totally amazing throughout !!!

[@wonderb4017]

Alright after doing some research I got the answer to my own question hahaha The 4 guys are The Four Step Brothers, and the two kids are The Layson Brothers... Carolina Blues is the name of the movie...

[@KameraShy]

@@wonderb4017 I had wondered the exact same thing. ALL were so talented.

[@theo3s611]

Harold is a talent!

[@ilovegoodsax]

Harold was also a deadbeat dad! He was married to Dorothy Dandridge at the time who gave birth to their daughter Harolyn in 1943 who was born diabled. Harolyn completely abandoned his daughter when he and Dorothy divorced.

[@theo3s611]

@@ilovegoodsax thanks for that! And I already knew it.

[@merielbox5628]

Amazing! ❤

[@tonymckinney1355]

The most resilient and talented people on the earth. We appreciate all you went through.

[@ericdudley4169]

Good God that’s dancin!!!

[@itachihataka2312]

never seen this clip before now I have to watch the movie I like movies with dance numbers I don't think I've seen one better than this.

[@lauras6238]

This never gets old.

[@rolandjohansson7428]

This is wizardry, magic.

[@yvonne243]

So many talents there ....all their namens should have mentioned

[@ezwalker]

I'm surprised we're not all tea colored because of all these SEXY black studs!

[@npilot4445]

real. no CGI, no fakes, no synth, no 'make up', no 're dos' (get it right first try because... talent does?). No tawdry stuff... just real actors, real dancers. NO FAKES. That's what I do love about Reelback. Reminds you of when we had 'entertainers' that 'entertained' and were REAL. Check out the singers and musicians too.. before auto tune and synth... playing real instruments! Classic is Now you haveJazz with Bing Crosby and Louis Armstrong and his orchestra. That was then. Jazz clubs were huge and now? They've closed many of them which kills me cause though I was not born in that era / time I love jazz :(

[@krissmgvlogs]

Growing up all I knew was Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly, in this clip alone I see a dozen people who were possibly better and should have been major movie stars in their own right. Damn racism!

[@jaguar1990ful]

Fred Astaire once said the greatest dance routine he has ever seen was of Harold ( of this film) and his brother Fayard , better known as The Nicholas brothers , in the film Stormy Weather

[@MrMbisker]

Perfection

[@laurafontenot1555]

LOVE LOVE LOVE!

[@frogmanvc]

This is Carolina Blues movie 1943. Marie Bryant is a dancer. The four step brothers. The Layson brothers.

[@sketchdashaman]

sick!!!!!!!!!!

[@didoudingue1801]

Fly,mister Beebe ,fly!

[@loreleibynum9197]

That's enterment the best

[@PintorLaO]

There is no best performers than black peoples. Every race have a particular talent. God gave black people the gift of music and dance to share with the world.

[@tonymckinney1355]

Without a doubt and everybody knows this.

[@scott-b.2161]

I notice there was Ann Miller singing and Kay Kyser Orchestra playing also.

[@user-bk7zo5zf5p]

Просто великолепный ....это какой то фейерверк супер 👍👍👍

[@disco07]

nobody can match this.

[@dvinedzine]

Fantastic singer and dancer, the kids were pretty good, too!

[@sugarbear2279]

Thank you!

[@ViscountSinistere]

Totally amazing !

[@rosalyncarnes7037]

🔥

[@telam1744]

3:44 Wow

[@terrysapp4450]

There's another film where Harold is in the film alone. He sings in Portuguese and his tap dancing is beyond belief. In the end he does a backflip off of a ten foot ladder onto a hard concrete floor, lands perfectly on his feet, goes into a spin and a split. If you just seach Harold Nicholas, you should be able to find it

[@emd78s]

Amazing talent

[@kamauwikeepa7308]

Wow! What more is there to add.

[@donnasloane9031]

I took tap dance lessons from Maceo Anderson...His group perfrmed here too .

[@terrysapp4450]

Many of the Nicholas Brothers dance sequences were stand alone in the movies so that they could be removed when shown in the South. This was great! The choreography was amazing. I really like the Four Step Brothers.

[@windowzombie]

Is that for real? That's messed up

[@marekkram5608]

In 2022 this is super fantastic 💯 xxxxxxxxxx