Cyd Charisse dances with John Brascia to Frankie and Johnny, sung by Sammy Davis Junior in the film 'Meet me in Las Vegas', 1956.
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@kapuso7kapamilya211 жыл бұрын
The production number of Frankie & Johnny in 1956 Meet Me in Las Vegas was absolutely-marvelous,artistically-executed,& truly-appealing.The choreography by Mr Hermes Pan & Mr Eugene Loring was impressive,alluring,& robust.The song by Mr Sammy Davis Jr was captivating,jaunty,& jazzy.Most prominently the dance number of the voluptuous & beautiful Ms Cyd Charisse,the handsome & well-built Mr John Brascia, & the lovely & tempting Ms Liliane Montevecchi was notable,scintillating,& brilliant.
@NinjaZRosegurl10 ай бұрын
She is a legend and deserves her glory. There is Noone that has matched or surpassed her talent.
@goldcds4 жыл бұрын
She was the best. Classy and the best dancer of all the stars and smoking hot. No one compares to Cyd.
@nessieness54332 жыл бұрын
Magical, super elegant bodily proportions. Cyd Charisse is an absolute joy to watch, she moves so unbelievably gracefully, from tip to toe.
@bikerguy59446 жыл бұрын
stunning! Who could do this today? No one. they don't have the style, beauty or class.
@jsharp170115 жыл бұрын
Cyd is absolutely breathtaking in every sense. But let's not forget Lilianne Montevecchi, either.
@lydiagibbs60615 жыл бұрын
Style, grace, beauty, talent and class. And those legs! Love Sammy's voice, too. What a singer. They just don't make people like that anymore.
@TrangPakbaby4 жыл бұрын
She never got the full accolades she deserved. I wish TCM would do a documentary on her. She certainly deserves it.
@mariaevans78113 жыл бұрын
Yes you are right, the best women dancer!!!! 🐶🐶🐶🐶
@ShatnerLover3 жыл бұрын
I was about to post something very similar! I feel she was overshadowed by other women in her day, but whenever they needed a sexy and talented dancer for a sequence, they always called her!
@marykstern85662 жыл бұрын
I would totally watch that.
@talghow-i23262 жыл бұрын
Well done!
@elizabethabrantes445011 жыл бұрын
Watching Cyd again and again!!! She's perfect, flying in the air, what body, what legs... the best dancer I've ever seen!
@coalbucket72292 жыл бұрын
Lillie was played by the fetching Liliane Montevecchi, a ballerina and superb dancer in her own right. Nevertheless, can you imagine the professional courage and self confidence that it took for Ms. Montevecchi to go head-to-head with a heavy weight such as Ms. Charisse? Excellent dance sequence. I also enjoyed Johnny’s death dance and Sammy Davis, Jr’s version of Frankie and Johnny.
@palmereldritch7777 Жыл бұрын
Lilliane Montevechhi was the awesome Liliane LaFleur in the original production of Nine on Broadway and she stole a good part of the entire show.....
@damonfoster35924 жыл бұрын
Cyd being her usual awesome self. It gotta give props to her partner and the other ensembledancers. This was a fantastic production of a dance!
@jackjules7552 Жыл бұрын
Cyd Charisse is perfect...but the dated song and soundtrack cannot keep up with Miss Charisse's choreography.
@TheJhtlag10 ай бұрын
@@jackjules7552 I'm a little bit confused by this comment but am aware that the world was changing at that time (as always...) with rocknroll around the corner, is that what you're suggesting? After all, Sammy and the ratpack were just coming on the scene so....or are you just showing some recency bias? A lot to unpack here but presuming movies were moving cautiously with the times (someone noted below this was one of MGM's last profitable musicals...) Regardless, this is Cyd to the fullest of her talents, just fantastic.
@jackjules755210 ай бұрын
Miss Charisse is excellent. I would just like to see a jazzier score to enhance her dynamic dancing. Some sites have displayed this dance number substituting a jazzier score which made the number breathtaking. That's all. @@TheJhtlag
@KDMDiz3 ай бұрын
So wonderful that this is available on KZbin. One of the best things Cyd ever did, among many incredible dances performed.
@juhasorola277711 ай бұрын
No matter how many times I see this, I marvel at the skill and artistry of these people. Fabulous only just about begins to describe it.
@fleurpasi3 жыл бұрын
She was the BEST!
@Dominibiza3 жыл бұрын
Cyd was the best of all ! She could do anything. She had class !
@monicabrowne-smith80093 жыл бұрын
This is why Janet Jackson was a huge fan of Miss Cyd Charisse and featured her in her video "Alright", paying a Tribute and Homage to her. Miss Charisse was, an amazing, wonderful, beautiful, graceful, sophisticated Dancer/Actress. A true Iconic Hollywood Star who danced with Gene Kelly, Fred Astaire and other amazing stars. This is why culture in The Arts, Entertainment & Theatre, must continue to grow, progress in learning, remembering, evolving, giving full respects and credit to those whom paved the way, where it is due.💗😃💗
@cefanine12 жыл бұрын
Now that is a dancer!!
@caralama084 жыл бұрын
Only Cyd Charisse can walk down the stairs and take your breathe away, absolute dream! My hero! ❤️🦋🙏💎
@gungor624211 жыл бұрын
Cyd Carisse is god s gift to us WONDERFULLL
@primrose4514 Жыл бұрын
The only thing you can say: GREAT, thank you, Cyd💜
@robertcohn885810 ай бұрын
Wow! Sammy Davis Jr. and Cyd Charisse. Just incredible. Fantastic dance number. Thank you for posting this all those years ago.
@SuperTsipora Жыл бұрын
CYD EXCEPTIONNELLE SUBLIME , JAMAIS EGALE !
@donnapadula165822 сағат бұрын
John Brescia was my father’s first cousin. Very talented dancer. Also danced in the movie White Christmas.
эти танцовщики и хореографы золотой век голливуда неповторимые и не превзайденные
@elizabethabrantes445011 жыл бұрын
Cyd you do stand out! Perfect steps sensual movements what a great dancer!!!!!
@ng-marc11 ай бұрын
I love this era. It never gets old. 😍🥂
@Elainerulesutube7 ай бұрын
❤Love these 1950s movies. They were the best ever!
@katholeenloveit89232 жыл бұрын
John Brascia is so talented
@agreen615777 жыл бұрын
That was the absolute most amazing dance number I've ever seen....WOW...Janet Jackson's " Alright" video brought me to this amazing woman!
@sandagladАй бұрын
Cyd Charisse was indeed the very best female dancer ever in Hollywood, but John Brascia was pretty much her equal...he was fabulous.
@caralama084 жыл бұрын
Oh what a joy to watch Cyd Charisse dance 💃🏻! Kind of wish I was of another era so I could’ve seen her dance in a show! ❤️🦋🙏
@Renee19527 жыл бұрын
DANG, Cyd! She was amazing!!
@emmettk10 жыл бұрын
Didn't remember *Sammy Davis Jr*'s vocal in this. It really added to the scene..
@caitlinjane9212 жыл бұрын
Not even Beyonce can top off that much sexiness in dance. Cyd is the best!
@mi1964amigo9 жыл бұрын
He was a fabulous dancer too. R.I.P. John Brascia.
@TheJhtlag10 ай бұрын
Yeah, one of those guys who was probably well known at the time guys like me never knew about.
@arianarian44239 жыл бұрын
The best legs of the XX century. AND she could dance!
@ernestfranklin42766 жыл бұрын
Aryan Aryan Vera Ellen
@lynnbabington57654 жыл бұрын
@@ernestfranklin4276 oohh no Ann Miller
@mht7188 жыл бұрын
Man, those legs are amazing! Beautiful performance!
@DavidMonfortTM Жыл бұрын
Unbeatable dance ever except by herself ❤
@lpg12988 жыл бұрын
pure excellence in dance! stunning performance
@rojardakar13138 жыл бұрын
LPG 1 z
@MarciaLealChannel5 ай бұрын
Stunning as always! Cyd Charisse is the best dancer ever! ✨
@WalkingLotus4447 жыл бұрын
What beautiful dresses she had 😍
@elizabethabrantes445010 жыл бұрын
Superb, fascinating Cyd Charisse!!!
@marykstern85662 жыл бұрын
Nobody can touch Cyd.
@joebenavides601210 жыл бұрын
A great set of legs! Cyd Charisse could dance!
@bsvenss29 жыл бұрын
According to some sources they were once insured for $5 million.
@joebenavides60129 жыл бұрын
Infinite loop that would not surprise me.
@Corazon8069 жыл бұрын
Infinite loop I can honestly believe it, especially in the industry that she was in.
@mauricioduron31939 жыл бұрын
Joe Benavides Hermes Pan Choreography. John Brescia and Liliane Montevecchi, partnering.
@Wolfsky99 жыл бұрын
Joe Benavides Amen, Brother! Cyd was sexy, elegant, classy, & gorgeous. Never cheap or vulgar, she was THE brunette dancer of all-time !! And, those legs!!! Wolfsky9, 68 y/o
@missrrjohnson984610 жыл бұрын
What a great version of "Frankie and Johnny." And what a great death scene!
@marybrascia64279 жыл бұрын
Rest in peace cousin John...You are truly missed!
@AJ-ld5mv3 жыл бұрын
Your his COUSIN? THAT'S INCREDIBLE!!! Just so you know, he's still loved. He's one of the best hollywood dancers in my opinion. He's a killer in this number
@TheJhtlag10 ай бұрын
oh wow!
@jerrybryson46495 жыл бұрын
Boy could she dance!
@susananderson56838 жыл бұрын
Absolutely great. The dance perfectly timed to the song. Great talent.
@martiscevasco27126 жыл бұрын
Susan Anderson jairp
@angelaprince34826 жыл бұрын
terriffic
@jamiecorrigan32413 ай бұрын
TIMELESS ART ~~~ PEOPLE WILL BE WATCHING THIS IN A HUNDRED YEARS.
@mcintosh6513 жыл бұрын
What a lady! This is great, haven't seen it before! I would aspire to be someone like Cyd Charisse! You couldn't miss.....
@caralama084 жыл бұрын
“Nobody knew, just who was taking in who?” 😂🤣😂❤️🦋🙏
@luisastetecanal35993 жыл бұрын
Simplemente FABULOSO este breve Ballet Americano de aquellos tiempos !!!! El PODER de un pais o Cultura no solo es economico...sino; su GRANDIOSO ARTE. Es gracias a este medio (youytbe), que uno conoce esta MARAVILLA, aunque sea algo tarde....Ojala difundan el Arte de estos dias amigos de USA. saludos de Peru.
@AJ-ld5mv3 жыл бұрын
Cyd is stunning! Gotta say tho that John is a killer in this one!! He's absolutely AMAZING
@Wolfsky97 жыл бұрын
OMG, those WERE legs ! The gorgeous Cyd Charisse ! -------------------Wolfsky9
@abevillanueva19744 жыл бұрын
Most beautiful, athletic, and talented female dancer! A little of an Ava Gardner look!
@kathleenfedrizzi3153 жыл бұрын
Cyd Charisse and Ava Gardner have identical facial profiles !
@alexapenn63997 жыл бұрын
John Brascia and Cyd Charisse - OMGoodness - can't get any better!! thanks. :) n.b. Sammy Davis sounds so young - lol
@xXelleonoraXx12 жыл бұрын
I love the movie, Cyd Charrise. and Sammy Davis Jr.'s voice... amazing
@DMS03164 жыл бұрын
This was awesome
@bobantranber5210 Жыл бұрын
Quelle beauté quelle élégance ! tous formidables !
@DeMonicaVictoria12 жыл бұрын
Classiest cat fight EVER!
@fiddlestix30259 ай бұрын
Ah my god, the brilliance of this whole performance! Not just Cyd -she’s incredibly stunning and accomplished!- but the whole production! Everything about it! 💛⭐️💛⭐️💛⭐️
@MegaJandel12 жыл бұрын
Great vocals from Mr Entertainment himself and wonderful dancers with a fab routine.
@TarahKatherine14 жыл бұрын
The sitting table spin was unreal!!!
@EnoughAlready5112 жыл бұрын
What a dancer! Wow! Legs, legs and more legs!
@LadyCypher544 ай бұрын
She was exquisite.
@missmaddie9013 жыл бұрын
She is perfection. So beautiful! And LEGS!!!!
@brittenyevans11017 жыл бұрын
The fact that there are no words....very classy
@YouzTube997 жыл бұрын
Ah yes. This, folks, is what is referred to as a 'showstopper' because pretty much any audience would give it a standing ovation. All the elements come together -- Johnny Green's arrangement with Sammy Davis, Jr. bringing life to Sammy Cahn's witty lyrics which provide the framework for choreography by Hermes Pan and Eugene Loring. And Cyd, wow! Cyd takes over, burning up the screen with perfect execution completely in character. I'd suggest that John Brascia and Liliane Montevecchi were not in her league (very few were/are) but they were competent enough.
@esmeephillips58882 жыл бұрын
I think this was Pan's unaided creation, as the ballets were Loring's. Hermes had clearly studied Michael Kidd's 'Girl Hunt' closely: for example, the exaggerated way Brascia 'dies', like the hoods in the Dem Bones cafe.
@jannahtwek13 жыл бұрын
perfection!
@visualize2feel9 жыл бұрын
love the blue dress
@ptashkaful8 жыл бұрын
Fabulous!
@luisastetecanal35993 жыл бұрын
Simplemente FABULOSO este breve Ballet Americano de aquellos tiempos !!!! El PODER de un pais o Cultura no solo es economico...sino; su GRANDIOSO ARTE. Es gracias a este medio (youytbe), que uno conoce esta MARAVILLA, aunque sea algo tarde....Ojala difundan el Arte de estos dias amigos de USA. saludos de Peru.
@1Robinesse16 жыл бұрын
Fantastic!
@BBQDad4639 ай бұрын
A tremendous talent and a stunning beauty. Very few could match her.
@debbieparthe99342 ай бұрын
She is amazing
@dafnevirgi16 жыл бұрын
Love Cyd Charisse! Thanks for posting:)
@grittykitty507 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting. Didn't know this movie, but as always Cyd was fantastic. Loved Sammy's rendition of Frankie and Johnny and what could be better than two women fightin' and dancin'?
@TheJhtlag10 ай бұрын
Yeah, one of those guys who've seen dancing in the rain but don't know the half of it in Cyd's career. Discovering this stuff is wonderful, an eye opener.
@aurahuq12314 жыл бұрын
what beautiful dresses and adances..why can't they make dresses and dances like these in movies today?
@intshow111 жыл бұрын
Sensational danc'girl!
@Divinedancedivas13 жыл бұрын
Pure CLASSSS!!!!
@albaaliciaavila14703 жыл бұрын
Que maravillosa bailarina fue Cyd.
@EzequielFerrari226 жыл бұрын
Breathtaking
@MegaUn106 жыл бұрын
Cyd Charisse danse avec une grande élégance , c'est trés beau et inimitable
@ivanamarielamonnati74207 жыл бұрын
Todo es excelente. Es insuperable
@ri_ma_ri8 жыл бұрын
Amazing!
@louisetta100010 жыл бұрын
Another fabulous show
@HBADGERBRAD9 ай бұрын
The physicality in this is outstanding! Show this to those kids that think they dance nowadays. Years of dedicated classical training for muscle memory to get your body to do unnatural movements so the dancer can perform with what appears to be done with incredible ease. The arm waving, shoulder popping, stomping with an expressed lack of real training, which is the everyone can do it street dancing being passed off for dancing today. These kids couldn’t pull this routine off if they tried. Thank goodness for broadway dancers who still can do this to date, but then they have put in the time and dedication to make magic happen on stage.
@93Vet11 жыл бұрын
Cyd Charisse, best female dancer ever and there has been some good competition..Rita Hayworth and Ginger Rogers for two.
@lohphat11 жыл бұрын
RIP John Brascia May 11, 1932 - February 19, 2013
@hlonydlamini44963 жыл бұрын
I wish I could dance 😭😭😭
@frigginirishloons13 жыл бұрын
Love this! Cyd was HOT!
@esmeephillips58883 жыл бұрын
Classic example of Hermes Pan's ability to create a semi-comic but spectacular number, up to date musically and harnessing the individual pluses (acrobatic ballet in this case) of his star. No wonder the ladies adored him. Liliane Montevecchi, the female rival, had been fished out of the same Parisian pool as Caron. Unlike Cyd she could sing and became a pillar of international musical theater, performing well into her eighties. Both Liliane and John Brascia were nine years younger than Cyd but it does not show. It was Brascia's last appearance as a Hollywood dancer. He was at his best partnering big female names such as Vera-Ellen. The picture was typical Joe Pasternak feelgood stuff, but it made a solid profit- one of the last MGM musicals to do so- besides being perhaps the only production conceived as a Charisse vehicle. This closing routine follows 'Girl Hunt' as an extended presentation of Cyd playing baaaad: a joke to those who knew how stand-offish and respectable she was when not hoofing. Montevecchi was the same, eventually honored by the Pope for philanthropy like Ricardo Montalban.
@TheJhtlag10 ай бұрын
Interesting the comment about being one of the last MGM musicals to "make a solid profit" I was trying to date this film in terms of the changing world with the rocknroll storm etc. so that sort of satisfies my question one of the last hurrahs of jazz dancing although she appeared in movies for another ten years.
@esmeephillips588810 ай бұрын
@@TheJhtlag Cyd had a couple of hot numbers in 'Party Girl' (1958) but that was pretty much a wrap for her as a big-screen dancer. In that year Freed produced 'Gigi', which set a new trend of adapting Broadway hits as occasional roadshow attractions, instead of creating a stream of original movie musicals. Some were hugely popular (until Hollywood glutted the market after 'The Sound of Music') but the output of tolerable pix full of incidental pleasures- the kind of thing the studios poured out in the Thirties and Forties- dried up. Primetime TV entertainment filled the gap: Sullivan and 'Hollywood Palace', Carol Channing and indeed Fred Astaire with his specials. The last consistently successful musical star was Elvis, and his formula wore out by the end of the Sixties.
@robertlambert23066 жыл бұрын
Cyd Charisse had a pair of legs, that went all the way and I mean all the way from her hips to the ground - oh my
@guazzellisergio16978 жыл бұрын
Cyd Charisse.... always will be the best ever: unique beauty out of this world, sexy with class, amazing dancer...could continue on and on.... watch her dance from the movie "Deep in my heart" (1954) with James Mitchell.....as Mesalonika says...no words needed!
@Khloe_dancer_model12 жыл бұрын
LOVED it!..their dresses are GORGEOUS,my goodness! I was born in the WRONG decade people =(..got a sawing machine though.Got to learn how to make them..
@JmViceHeart14 жыл бұрын
Cyd is the only thing to watch in this!
@AnaBowlova3 жыл бұрын
Three pirouettes in high heels followed by a split...who could do that?? Only Cyd and I, ahha!
@esmeephillips58882 жыл бұрын
Watch Eleanor Powell in 'All Ashore' from 'Broadway Melody of 1940'.
@orchardist65596 жыл бұрын
Great choreography. Who would want to cheat on Frankie.