Hats Off (1936)

[@berniceg.8863]

Just love these old movies!

[@marlene-rr2ih]

Although I rarely choose a musical, this one was charming. The dancing and singing were quite unusual and enjoyable. The acting was overly dramatic, but they did it well. Overall, this was a good show.

[@kmterpin]

Tuned in bc I like Mae Clarke, but somehow somewhere I lost the thread to this story & had no idea what was going on...

[@robbietheking69]

14:08, that finger movement is the same kate mulgrew as cpt. janeway from STARTREK VOYAGER is used to do from time to time

[@reverendsaltine6852]

The clothing is astonishing. Now Millennials wear sht.

[@leelarson107]

I've seen that ever since the 1960's. I've been to Canada, England, Holland, Germany, and Austria, and EVERYBODY dresses like bums. Oh, the clothing stores are still there, but they're working with a steadily decreasing customer base of people who care about how they look. This is compounded by most what is available being Made-In-China. You have to Special Order what you want, and be prepared to spend some serious money. Right now I spend $359 or so on shirts, about $250-$300 on slacks, $1800 on suits, and about $600+ on quality shoes. *And note that I am still not dressed 'like the upper class'.

[@allegra0]

There is no style anymore just cheap American inspired crap.

[@echocheck]

25 dollars a week in 1936 equals 465 dollars today. Not bad for a guy who does nothing but impersonate another. Cute movie.

[@deezynar]

Was nasal singing actually ever popular?

[@leelarson107]

Most of that is due to the then Stone-Age level of sound recording. You'll notice that the orchestras also seem to play in the upper register when they actually aren't. Listen to some of the 'baritones' from the 1930's and they sound like they're 11 years old.

[@deezynar]

@@leelarson107 You are saying that what they heard in person, is vastly lower than what we hear in the recording?

[@leelarson107]

@@deezynar Read it again. I said that the primitive sound recording of that era made many thing sound higher and thinner. 'Vastly' is your own term. The actor John Gilbert, for example, was humiliated when he switched from silents to soundies and his normal voice sounded like he had a code in his node. Others also had trouble when they made the transition, and many of the early talkies sounded rough.

[@deezynar]

@@leelarson107 "Vastly" is the only word that fits.

[@petertaylor3600]

@@deezynar Recording techniques can alter the sound, making voices appear to be different. Yes, Lee is right.

[@christorpher84]

Get rid of the singing

[@kmterpin]

Agree. Weird songs!

[@reverendsaltine6852]

Dumb beyond belief. What a stoopid movie. I quit at 10:47

[@leelarson107]

But you said that you liked the quality of clothing from that period.

[@allegra0]

Well goodbye.