Merry Widow- Full- Jeremy Brett ♥

For all the Jeremy Brett fans who have not yet had the chance to see this fun 1968 version of the Franz Lehar operetta! Jeremy had that flirtatious, glorious magnetism even at such an early age! Not to mention that musical rich baritone! I apologize for the poor video quality. I think this is the only version available out in circulation...hopefully the studio will take it upon themselves to produce a re-mastered, HD quality DVD of this version with glorious digital sound. Execs...if you are seeing this, please PLEASE, PRETTY PLEASE consider making one for the open market. Jeremy Brett and Lehar fans will bless you FOREVER!
Enjoy music and JB lovers! X BTW, Jeremy makes his grand entrance (as only JB can!) at 15:32! Woot!

[@ingeblanco3561]

Did already! I have discovered this man now, 2023! I knew he played Freddie in My Fari Lady, that he played Holmes, but I happend to start watching the series and I was hooked !!!!! Such magnetism! He is Sherlock Holmes! After that, I have been swimming in his filmopgraphy and he also plade Nicolas in War and Peace...I am starting to rescue the theatre pieces like An Ideal Husband...He has made my summer! I usually do not like hot weather, but stayed home week ends with air condition and Jeremy Brett...

[@chislehurstbat]

I can relate

[@thraciangrapes]

Jeremy Brett, he has contributed so very much to the classic British film industry. We miss him dreadfully.

[@jolynnaerobert3190]

I never had a chance to see Jeremy Brett in a theater or musical production, so this is very much appreciated. I see hand gestures, facial expressions, that famous lip twitch, body movements that later became part of his Sherlock Holmes.

[@soniavadnjal7553]

Yes, wonderful.

[@elizabethschaeffer9543]

If you can reach it, watch LOVE'S LABORS LOST on you tube. The 1975 production stars Jeremy Brett and a very young Martin Shaw (George Gently). WOW

[@Sherlockgayada]

Go and watch my music videos about Jeremy Brett as Sherlock Holmes! 💫💫

[@zunineedlepoint3670]

This production really deserves to be completely restored! What a find!

[@adrianaheiler9794]

I wish we had a better copy of this. It should be an official DVD recording. Also disappointing that even the studio album following this recording doesn't have all songs in it. I've heard the duet they sing after Danilo's Maxim introduction for the first time today and I am ADDICTED! I want a clearer version of it and of course not with someone else but Jeremy singing as Danilo 💖 What a beautiful human being! That gorgeous voice and the way he moves so effortlessly is giving me goosebumps!

[@josianesouchon1646]

I agree with you. I am addicted too ! I would love to see a better version, with fresh colours, for Jérémy Brett, his voice and the beautiful and talentuous actress who sing so well - the best Merry widow for me !

[@lmturmenne]

That's quite an introductory number Jeremy Brett does upon entering. And he has a primary role. I love his singing voice. He never lost his handsome looks over the years.

[@averygordon5334]

Brett's comic sense is WONDERFUL: great wry timing. And those looks: he's the prettiest soul onstage!

[@chanyoke7585]

Never, never to get tired in watching or rewarding The Merry Widow' at the UTube channel. Grateful truly! Truly enjoyment to watch old movie such. Jeremy Brett was so handsome n gifted n talented indeed! He acted n sang so well in his role as 'Danilo'. So sadly he was taken away far too soon! Always appreciating a fine n good British performer anytime. GOD BLESS his soul!🙏

[@drysdalebill2]

Delighted to discover this recording. I was one of the six boy dancers employed by Norman Maen for this production. My memory is that the singing was recorded live, the orchestra being in another studio at Riverside.. Strategically placed monitors kept the performers in contact with the musical director. Bill Drysdale

[@GabrielaMedinaCastro]

ohhh really? it is even more wonderful knowing that... It was feeling like live, but I was thinking that in those days all was dubbed... thanks for the info :)

[@teodorojaranilla5008]

WOW! it s great to have one of the casts..each important...from this very production, HISTORY for all to witness!! thanks

[@sidar-nw6lg]

چه جالب کمی از jbبرایمان بگویید

[@aliciadrunday6527]

Jeremy B rett, what an actor!!! His presence enlightens the scene with his talent, elegance and charm. He is to be remembered with reverence!,,,

[@elizabethschaeffer9543]

If you can reach it, watch LOVE'S LABORS LOST on you tube. The 1975 production stars Jeremy Brett and Martin Shaw. WOW. Just WOW.

[@yopekok5448]

Agree. Even in my fair lady, he has a small role but he did it so well that I remember it well !

[@shalevedna]

Have to say it, until he got sick in his late fifties Brett was the handsomest man in the world. Absolutely stunning! Not only was he a great actor with a great voice, but one could see he puts himself wholly into every role.

[@shalevedna]

And a super dancer too!

[@elizabethschaeffer9543]

If you can reach it, watch LOVE'S LABORS LOST on you tube. The 1975 production stars Jeremy Brett and a very young Martin Shaw (George Gently) WOW.

[@ingeblanco3561]

Was it true he also got involved with men?? Of course that does not mean anything, but it is quite hard to believe

[@shalevedna]

@@ingeblanco3561 that’s the rumors. But he was married twice, had a son from first wife and was happily married to his second wife, an American who sadly died of cancer.

[@sidar-nw6lg]

​@@shalevednaبرای من هم این سوال پیش آمده بود،البته شایعه سازی در مورد آدمهای بزرگ و مشهور،طبیعیه

[@RossiniSoprano]

Hard to believe the My Fair Lady people thought it was a good idea to dub JB...incredible!

[@movingpicutres99]

Elise Curran It was very much the style and taste in those days to have very BIG voices in movies rather than fine voices. It was done a lot, all that dubbing.

[@paulhiggins8524]

because the real singer happened to be better. not that incredible

[@carolabohm2439]

@@movingpicutres99 also they probably wanted a tenor rather than a baritone. And tenors often sound relatively immature.

[@dianaaljadeff2983]

He was dubbed because Jeremy Brett was a baritone and they wanted a tenor voice as Feddy and was dubbed by Bill Shirley. But Brett sang the introduction of On the street where you live composed for his voice by Lerner and Loewe.

[@kennethwayne6857]

Odd coincidence that the person who dubbed his voice, Bill Shirley, was the Prince to Mary Costa's Sleeping Beauty in Disney's classic.

[@deniseandrews113]

What a delightful romp! 🎵"Women, women, women, women" 🎶 The age old male lament. Mary Costa is excellent. And Jeremy...💓💕💞

[@Huaimek861]

I appreciate that this beautiful film of The Merry Widow is a tribute to the memory of Jeremy Brett . One should not lose sight of the beautiful production directed John Gorrie with such sympathy for the tender music . Mary Costa was so beautiful as the Widow , leading an all star cast who sung and acted beautifully . I have seen a number of other films of The Merry Widow , some that are a magnificent stage show , but none that has the warmth and tenderness of this performance . I wish to pay compliment to all who performed , actors , singers and dancers . I am amazed that somebody could write an operetta with so many beautiful and memorable songs . Gypsycyn thank you so much for posting !!!

[@doreathasmithalbright7476]

Thanks GREAT JEREMY BRETT!!😪

[@belkingsbury4861]

Saw this years ago and loved it.Thrilled to find it here .Marvellous and so romantic ,Jeremy Brett mesmerising.

[@Aannan]

OMG I can't believe you found this!! Bless you. Bless your house. Bless your cows.

[@hollyturner4186]

All the world's in love with love absolutely had me melting. God, Jeremy was so good!

[@ambarrose]

Please be sure to keep uploading this even if KZbin takes it down one day. You're doing a cultural favour here. It's important for younger generations such as myselfm

[@lydiawho12]

I'm 16 and I agree with you and I'm very grateful for these uploads I'm a big fan of his Sherlock Holmes too.

[@KomKai352]

I so love this! Jeremy Brett is mesmerizing, and Mary Costa is perfect in this role.

[@lydiawho12]

Brett had such a stunning voice I could listen to it for hours

[@Kate0603]

+Lydia Rouse Yes, he did, and his looks certainly didn't hurt either. Wonderful voice, great acting talent, and very easy on the eyes :-)

[@donnaaranda5970]

I've thought how nice it would be to listen to an audio book read by Jeremy Brett

[@paulmaes6054]

What a talented and handsome actor!

[@szelinpang5492]

xI think this is my favorite Jeremy Brett performance - he sings he dances he romances! And he's just that little bit camp. His entrance is delicious.

[@elizabethschaeffer9543]

If you can reach it, watch LOVE'S LABORS LOST on you tube. The 1975 production stars Jeremy Brett and a very young Martin Shaw (George Gently) WOW.

[@melclo3641]

What fabulous place have I just landed in, thank you very much, I am now in love with Mr Brett

[@chislehurstbat]

Beautifully said, that's exactly how I feel too. How he made Danilo come alive and make him into a three dimensional person. I love the Merry Widow but this is on a different level. The intensity, his voice and his chemistry with the wonderful Mary Costa. Just pure heaven. And how they dance.... swoon!!!

[@catsmith4248]

Just discovered all on youtube, absolutely captivated by his many talents. Im afraid we lost him far too soon.

[@elizabethschaeffer9543]

This is a classic! It is easily the best version of THE MERRY WIDOW.

[@elizabethschaeffer9543]

@AMT Sigh indeed!

[@elizabethschaeffer9543]

@AMT There is a wonderful production of "Love's Labors Lost" starring Brett. It is out there somewhere, and I find it from time to time. It's well worth looking for it. If I can find it again, I'll send it on. Obviously I share your fascination with this man.

[@elizabethschaeffer9543]

@AMT If you can reach it, watch LOVE'S LABORS LOST on you tube. The 1975 production stars Jeremy Brett and Martin Shaw (a very young George Gently). WOW.

[@adeleziminski6123]

He had it all! I never tire of watching him

[@ingeblanco3561]

I can watch the scene of My Fair Lady all over again..He really caught me! I was in England in the 80s and had a friend who was a musical actor...Sure he would have known him!

[@chislehurstbat]

@@ingeblanco3561 addicted too. Amazing.

[@AureliaPempenic64]

I love his voice so much!

[@patrickbreslin2209]

Thank you, this was a wonderful, magical performance and I loved it. By far the best I have seen - better even than Maurice Chevalier. Thank you for this gem - what a talented man Jeremy Brett was.

[@harrysecombegroupie]

First I get addicted to his Sherlock Holmes, then I discover this. How could one man contain so much fabulous?!

[@neptunestardust]

harrysecombegroupie It doesn’t stop here! I’m having a Brettish Summer this year🤩 So many great accomplishments this man has achieved

[@deniseandrews113]

@@neptunestardust What a prolific actor and great talent! He did 100 yrs of work in less than 61. God Bless Him!

[@maggiegarber246]

He sings “On the Street Where You Live” in the movie “My Fair Lady”. I knew that only after watching him as Sherlock.

[@shalevedna]

he was absolutely amazing! Acting, voice, dancing, looks!!! He had it all!

[@shalevedna]

Maggie Garber it was, unfortunately, not his voice! Neither was it Audrey Hepburn’s. They were dubbed. In his cSe, there was absolutely no reason whatsoever. He had a magnificent voice, among other talents. ! He was the perfect romantic hero. heto!

[@ruthvankalmthout6034]

What a wonderful young Jeremy do we see here. Amazing he windup as Holmes. Such a great voice. Still with us for ever. Thank you ever so much gypsycyn!

[@ingeblanco3561]

Imagine him in War and Peace and My Fair Lady!

[@robertseaman9680]

I was friends with Jeremy (and his former wife Anna Massey) during the late 60's. Always so charming and witty!

[@nlcrme]

What a wonderful friendship that must have been Robert. He is an incredible actor and I treasure all his movies. Gone too soon. Miss him terribly.

[@deniseandrews113]

What a blessing that is! Thanks for sharing. I never met him, but I love him...

[@mahsamv6114]

❤️

[@shalevedna]

Robert Seaman an exemplary man. Pity about his health and untimely death. I would have loved to at least see him on stage. P

[@charlottecozine6914]

Official or not I was pleasantly surprised by this video. I had no idea that Jeremy Brett could sing. All the knowledge I have regarding opera will fit on top of a stick pin. So thank you for providing this video. I truly enjoyed this.

[@gypsycyn]

You're very welcome! Thank you for watching!

[@sarahleach9997]

Lawrence O. Was with him in his training In theatre..He told him to have the body of a God. Jeramy has that and his body movements are a joy to watch.He has it throughout his performances.So beautiful in Sherlock Holmes.He completes every woman's fantasy. SUCH A BEAUTIFUL man.With a beautiful soul.

[@ingeblanco3561]

I love it when he jumps all of a sudden out of the coach: .Watsooooooooooon! We are leaving in 5 minutes

[@samueldavidrucker7514]

And to think they dubbed his voice in My Fair Lady! He had an exquisite singing voice

[@robincochran7369]

True, I think he could have handled the part of Freddy's vocals as well. But that was the logic if you can call it, of the powers that be. It was a habit of the studios at that time to hire vocalists to dub for some actors. Bill Shirley who dubbed for Jeremy had more of a tenor tonality and evenness to his voice and like Marni Nixon was a professional vocalist.

[@samueldavidrucker7514]

@@robincochran7369 Very good point; who can argue with the beauty of the finished product? (Except for the ending, of course)

[@m.a.6136]

@@robincochran7369 I think they could have dubbed the high notes and let Mr. Brett sing the rest of Freddy's song. What a shame we never got to hear more of his voice. Such a talented man he was.

[@cindystewart5417]

​@@m.a.6136 they could have just pitched it down, it doesnt really have to be that high since its a solo. I heard (and take this with a very large grain of salt) that they thought that the tenor voice was less mature than Brett's baritone. Which is crazy, because Brett turned 30 during the filming and Bill Shirley, who dubbed it, was 43.

[@lmturmenne]

Such a romantic operetta. I would have loved to have been the Merry Widow, dancing in his arms at the end. Makes me want to swoon. Loved this so much. Thank you for uploading it.

[@elizabethschaeffer9543]

If you can reach it, watch LOVE'S LABORS LOST on you tube. The 1975 production stars Jeremy Brett and Martin Shaw. WOW. Just WOW.

[@KSfan4ever]

OMG, JB is simply sublime!

[@JTK52]

This is a beautiful, fun and touching production. So glad I stumbled upon this and enjoy Jeremy's jaw-dropping sensual magnetism. Thank you much for uploading!

[@elizabethschaeffer9543]

If you can reach it, watch LOVE'S LABORS LOST on you tube. The 1975 production stars Jeremy Brett and Martin Shaw (a very young George Gently) WOW.

[@Tenortalker]

Fans of the great Jeremy Brett may not realise that along side him and the equally great Mary Costa in this film you have several renowned opera singers of the past. Joyce Blackham - a very popular Carmen with Sadlers Wells / English National Opera as Valencienne. Ryland Davies as Camille had an international career as a tenor and recorded a great deal. In the small role of Olga you have the amazing Czech singer Gita Denise who sang the role of Carmen at La Scala , Milan no less and later took a regular acting role in the soap opera Coronation Street. Both Ryland and Gita were professors at the Royal Northern College of Music for a while which is where I met them. Among the Grisettes you have Maureen Keetch who broadcast regularly with The Parlour Quartet, Soo Bee Lee an enchanting and popular soprano from Singapore, later professor at London College of Music and Ann Hood , a well known principal of the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company who went on to sing at the English National Opera . Last but least there is the inomitable Derek Hammond Stroud. This film is a treasure trove - thank you Gypsycyn!

[@pamelamarsen1235]

Tenortalker

[@maestroclassico5801]

Mary Costa the one and only voice of Princess Aurora from Disney's Sleeping Beauty!

[@deniseandrews113]

Thanks for the information. Very interesting!

[@Huaimek861]

Well Said !!! I'm so glad you drew attention to the other notable singers who should not be overlooked in this beautiful production .

[@stu3245]

Thank you Tenortalker for your interesting and informed comments re- this remarkable version of The Merry Widow, I would love to own a remastered recording. I was lucky enough to meet Jeremy. My partner was one of the wardrobe masters at the BBC and worked with Jeremy a number of times, they became good friends, I worked then as a crew member for BA and was surprised one morning after returning home from an overnight flight to find Jeremy sitting in my living room having coffee chatting to my partner. They had finished filming a night shoot and he accepted an invitation for breakfast. He was delightful, funny, charming and a wonderful raconteur. Later he invited us to visit at his lovely house in Holland Park before he moved eventually to a flat overlooking Clapham Common.

[@maggiebustard6152]

Glorious! Absolutely Glorious, I am so happy to have found this. I loved when I first saw it and wondered if I'd ever see it again. Thank you so much for putting this on line. SO happy to see Jeremy Brett as Danilo and David Kernan there too. Haven't stopped smiling since I found it. Maggie

[@erotokritosmoraitis4881]

Been wanting to see this again so much.Thank you for making this available for so many people to see how well JB sings and acts in this production>He is one of the very few people capable of doing this.Only a really good actgor with a good singing voice could have made this production so exceptional.

[@bronteteri]

Gooodnesss.. Jeremy Brett is beautiful... his looks remind me of Rufus Sewell in one of his earlier movies with Kate Beckingsal.. . I loved Brett in "My Fair Lady" with Audrey Hepburn..

[@abisheldon5208]

He's been reminding of Bradley Cooper--but more elegant than Bradley.

[@JaneFrieman]

In this production Brett reminded me of the actor named David Selby who played Quentin Collins in the Gothic soap opera entitled "Dark Shadows".

[@ingeblanco3561]

Nothing to do with any of them, I dare say...He is a real english gentleman@@abisheldon5208

[@princess.blumarine111]

In a generation in love with Justin Bieber and One Direction, lost in love with Jeremy

[@neptunestardust]

Alfred Holt our JB is much more superior, in many aspects 💙

[@deniseandrews113]

@@neptunestardust Justin who?!? Our JB is well spoken, well bred, versatile, prolific, an excellent singer/ performer...and drop dead gorgeous! Need I say more?

[@neptunestardust]

Denise Andrews i was talking about Jeremy. Justin B is no where near to being HALF the man Jeremy was. I would never talk about Justin in a good light as i simply find his music appalling

[@deniseandrews113]

@@neptunestardust Oh, We are on the same page! I meant to respond to violetsoup, who started her comment with "in a generation in love with Justin Beiber..." Just calling that boy's name is bad enough...

[@Maxmyrene]

Great this has quickly became my comfort movie. Thank you.

[@dianavictoriaaljadeff5302]

Jeremyh Brett and Mary Costa two great artists in an English version

[@firthivated]

It was wonderful to see the entire Operetta in full and more of Jeremy. Thank you so much for posting this!!!

[@Amanda-if1wn]

Jeremy is utterly magnificent. Larger than life. I wonder what his parents looked like and were like. How cool they generated such a charisma machine :)

[@soniavadnjal7553]

His mother was a wealthy heiress, his father a high ranking army officer, who told him if he wanted to be an actor he had to change his surname. Dad didn't think much of the theatre, you see, also didn't understand how immensely talented Jeremy was.

[@Huaimek861]

I met Jeremy very briefly with his mother at an Archery society he belonged to , his mother was strikingly beautiful and witty , I would say he takes after his mother .

[@deniseandrews113]

@@soniavadnjal7553 She was an heir to the Cadbury chocolate fortune. Died in a tragic car accident..

[@Huaimek861]

@AMT I was 22 yrs in 1959 , yes I did hear him speak and he did show slight signs of his speech impediment , yes , he was very gracious and polite a born gentleman .

[@Huaimek861]

@AMT strikingly beautiful was how I described her, I didn't see her as lovely, I didn't appreciate her sense of humor .

[@MrSwifts31]

Jeremy was 35 when this was made, and if you look carefully you can see a very young(30 year old) David Kernan.Also a young(30 year old) John Savident from Coronation Street.

[@sarahholms]

Yes Definitely someone or the BBC make this into DVD for all fans of the late Jeremy Brett!!!!

[@nicholascox8054]

I am sorry Jeremy Brett is dead. He was a good actor. The best Sherlock Holmes, better than Basil Rathbone, who always sounded smug, and Nigel Bruce, who sounded like a schoolboy. Some of the films with them acting, aren't in the Sherlock Holmes long, or short stories.

[@LilliLovesJB]

I can die now too! :D, but first I will watch and listen to JB again and again and again and again.... Thank you for sharing this gem!! :-)

[@elviramcintosh9878]

What a glorious gem!

[@yomama8873]

Thank you ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@VeronikaPol]

I watch Jeremy's part again and again. He's incredibly active and energetic and his voice ... I wish I could meet him. Thank you very much for uploadning! (I'm sorry for my English)

[@SandorDrBerta]

Csodás élmény számomra. Köszönöm

[@elizabethschaeffer9543]

If you can reach it, watch LOVE'S LABORS LOST on you tube. The 1975 production stars Jeremy Brett and Martin Shaw (a very young George Gently) WOW.

[@yopekok5448]

JB has such a good voice that it baffles me as to why his singing in my fair lady was dubbed. I prefer his voice actually.

[@ingeblanco3561]

So do I ! I am in love with this guy!!!!!! Even if he is dead for nearly 30 years!

[@ingeblanco3561]

They had to choose those "exagerated" tenor voices@@yopekok5448

[@soniavadnjal7553]

Gorgeous!

[@kailuakidd1512]

Incredible talent.

[@hugh0221]

Thanks for posting this, kind fellow fan of JB! I think God has given me a present after the hard works I've finished.

[@Heighnoni]

Thank you, thank you for uploading this. I can die happy!

[@djs9415]

Oh gypsycyn blessings upon thy head now that I have discovered your channel. May your dogs and horses flourish,may your gypsy wagon never break down when you take the high road and I take the low and both of us meet in a traffic jam on the Higggghwayy! Seriously speaking, these comes under the category of unexpected treasures. I have subscribed, of course,thankee kindly Ma'am/ sir.

[@deniseandrews113]

Agreed!😅💯😅

[@adrianaheiler9794]

'May your dogs and horses flourish' is such a beautiful expression and I hope I will do something worthy one day to have that kind of blessing bestowed upon myself. Of course I agree wholeheartedly with this and all the other blessings and could not be more grateful for this upload.

[@voice-of-reason318]

Bravo!!! Simply devine! ♥️

[@MrSwifts31]

The lovely Mary Costa is still with us (as of 2013) aged 83.She was also the voice of Princess Aurora in Disneys Sleeping Beauty

[@sarahleach9997]

So happy to hear about mary costa

[@marypatton5136]

She was still alive in January of 2021.

[@MrSwifts31]

@@marypatton5136 Nice to know Mary,Thank You.

[@MrSwifts31]

Still alive now (2023)aged 93

[@genvip3807]

Bless you for this! I bought the CD years ago on eBay but never expected to see the full production!

[@keithbrooks3406]

Thank you for this beautiful video.

[@sarahleach9997]

BRAVO BRAVO BRAVO JERAMY BRETT THERE IS NO ONE LIKE YOU

[@marypatton5136]

I love this. Wonderful production with a wonderful cast. Jeremy Brett and Mary Costa are the perfect Danilo and Anna.

[@JamesGrantJGPR]

Thank you for this absolutely sensational performance of "The Merry Widow" starring Mary Costa, Jeremy Brett, Joyce Blackham, Ryland Davies, Derek Hammond-Stroud, directed John Gorrie. Costa and Brett are magical together, both in prime form and the luxury casting in the supporting cast is incredible. This is my favorite "Merry Widow" performance - truly appreciate you posting this truly spectacular performance and production.

[@gypsycyn]

You're very welcome! Thank you for watching!

[@sandrafong5702]

Awesome! THANK YOU!!

[@moniqueturner815]

GORGEOUS!!!!!!!

[@meirwise1107]

RIP multi talented Jeremy Brett.

[@sheilascott4913]

First Saw This at The Old Vic with Thomas Round. Lovely to Jeremy In it. A Work I was unaware of from his Early Career.

[@VivlingLeigh]

Does anyone have the script for this? I can’t understand anything from the quality 😭 thank you so much for uploading though!

[@shirleysavitts9647]

He was always so quick with those long legs..and the way he so energetically twirled the Merry Widow made me laugh. BUT, why all that makeup especially the blue and white eyeshadow? None of the others had so much.. why? Thank you so much for one enjoyable film.

[@neptunestardust]

shirley savitts This film would’ve been shown in black and white. That is why Brett would’ve had that makeup

[@chislehurstbat]

@@neptunestardust no, not in 1968. That was made and shown in colour...

[@SushiFeverDream]

I still don't understand why they dubbed over his singing voice in My Fair Lady, he could clearly sing beautifully

[@Huaimek861]

I agree , I was not impressed with the singing of On The street Where You Live in either the film or London stage . Somebody suggested they wanted a tenor voice that sounds younger . I have looked for this film especially to hear Jeremy Brett's real voice and am very impressed .

[@yopekok5448]

Apparently, JB is as surprised to find his voice was dubbed.

[@yamilanataliamir]

Jeremy

[@samueldavidrucker7514]

Adonis to play Danilo!

[@neptunestardust]

Men: Ladies’ choice Did you hear that gladd’ning voice? It’s enough to rouse the hair As well as make the heart rejoice She looks this way at me But will she say to me Dear madam, I am standing by And now it’s ladies’ choice Hanna Glawari: Gentlemen, though I may refuse I’ve no objection Gentlemen, how can I choose With such a wide selection If I don’t decide on one I’ll be disappointing none There are younger girls aplenty Count Danilo: Better rich than sweet and twenty Men: Take my arm, take the floor Count Danilo: My club(???) assistant is a bore/boor(?) Men: Once and then no more Count Danilo: I must work to save the day I must get these lads away Storm breaks, thundering getting frightening I’ll fetch conductors for their lightning Man 1: Just look at the way that she plays with me The worst thing to do to a man For all the attention she pays to me One might as well be in Japan Man 2: For years women argue and fight to vote On terms on a par with a man (?) They’ve got what they wanted, the right to vote What next if they don’t when they can? Man 1: Here’s a proposal Man 2: And here’s another Both: My new election banner(?) now advance Man 1: Vote for Mr. Cascada Man 2: Vote for Mr. St Brioche Both: He’s far the best one to choose for a dance Men: Down with Mr. Cascada, Down with Mr. St Brioche I’m far the best one to choose for a dance Hanna Glawari: My answer to that one is easy For all party (cocussa grim?????) The men are too bumptious and breezy The women are (blouncy?) and prim But if you insist on promoting This game of a mock party fight I’ll work for my country by voting And win the election tonight Man 1: I’ve had a brainwave Man 2: I’ve had another Hanna Glawari: Then I must do the very best I can Serious reflection goes before election Which of the two is the proud, lucky man All: Serious reflection goes before election Which of us all is the proud, lucky man Hanna Glawari: Gentlemen, you win It looks as if you’re not to be resisted Very well, I’ll make my choice Women: Ladies’ choice, ladies’ choice Count Danilo: Rescued in the nick of time Young lovers all awake Night brings you waltz time And the moonlight sings in waltz time All the lanterns are swinging And burning low Where are the fond couples clinging? As ‘round they go Young lovers all take part Bright, sign and beauty (???) Play your part now Do your duty For the dawn breaks by and by Woman: If you please, sir, here am I Count Danilo: Come away, come away, to the ball Where the dreams that you dream will be true For the strings, as they play, seem to call Beckon and call to you Come away, come away, to the waltz Float along on a lilting refrain (???) To the land of desire, where no heart can be false And the world will be young again Women: Lead away, we all awake (???) Choir: Young lovers all awake Night brings you waltz time And the moonlight sings in waltz time All the lanterns are swinging And burning low Where are the fond couples clinging? As ‘round they go Young lovers all take part Bright, sign and beauty (???) Play your part now Do your duty For the sun wakes, and the dawn breaks (???) Young lovers all awake (Night storms away?????)

[@charlesscribneriii7587]

Still after a half century the greatest Merry Widow on film. Mary Costa defines and owns the role: this should be retitled "The Mary Widow"!

[@user-tk5qt2bu7l]

Does anybody know whether it's possible to buy this film in good quality? It's impossible that such a masterpiece hasn't been preserved in better quality, I can't believe that!

[@chislehurstbat]

I wish this was available… would definitely buy.

[@BernardViolinTeacher]

OMG! the incredible Mary Costa! I heard her sing this in San Francisco... unforgettable.

[@sarahleach9997]

She is the singing in Sleeping Beauty.wonderful.

[@MsFly65]

Absolutely wonderful :D

[@vanillaorchid]

This was a BBC production that was broadcast on Christmas Day 1968. It's doubtful the BBC are able to sell it due to copyright issues.

[@Perrosiutico]

This production follows the original score and libretto very faithfully and has all the requisite panache and elegance. The voices are first rate, led by Mary Costa, Joyce Blackham and Ryland Davies, but it is debonair, sometime rakish, Jeremy Brett as Danilo who is the vocal and stylistic touchstone of the production. All the supporting parts are well cast, especially Derek Hammond-Stroud as the pompous, fretful Baron. Only Niegus is slighted here, relieved of much of his tiresome business and gratuitous solo turn with the grisettes, that may come as a blessing to some. The English adaptation, direction and choreography served these performers well. Now, I only wish we had a clearer copy of this masterpiece.

[@catherineholcombe4701]

Mary Costa (The Merry Widow), singing the duet with Jeremy Brett (Danilo), was the speaking and singing voice of Princess Aurora in Disney's Sleeping Beauty 1959.

[@yaffa374]

Jeremyyyyy i love u

[@lmturmenne]

It's length is actually 1 hour 43 minutes, not the 2 hours it shows.

[@usedscar]

Thank you. Interest in Brett is alive and well! I can't understand the females when they sing!

[@ingeblanco3561]

Exactly! Their voices are like in an Opera, like the divas..

[@chislehurstbat]

It’s an operetta so of course it’s with opera voices @@ingeblanco3561

[@marcythemermaid]

thank you so much

[@MrSwifts31]

Thank You for posting this(to me)unknown version of The Merry Widow,it's excellent! A great cast(especially Jeremy Brett) and a sympathetic,original(period) production. One small odd thing.At the end of the Widow Hannah says she loses all her money if she marries(much consternation),she then confesses that this is because it all goes to her new husband(much rejoicing) they cut this short scene out of this production.As it is only a couple of lines that round the operetta off I can't think why?

[@SandorDrBerta]

Nagyon tetszik. Csodás élmény a számomra. Köszönöm, hogy megnézhettem. Többször is megfogom. Lehár Ferenc örök és magyar, művei briliánsak.

[@NaveDelAmor]

At @38.28" there is some gorgeous Ukrainian dancing going on...lovely!!! Thanks for posting this, I love it!

[@Chaamahan]

THANK YOU!!!!! Even though i have seen this, it is great to have the full version!!!!

[@lauragranger9813]

All's One to All Men Where There's Gold Proceed One girl has almond eyes Agreed That win the beauty prize Indeed The next, poor thing, relies on charms of coarser mould I'd fly Take on who's plain as sin Not I! Or Cleopatra's twin I'll try All's one to all men where there's gold Beyond the Andes it may perhaps be so It's human nature wherever you may go I swear for my part, whatever I may do, You'll never hear me saying 'I love you'. Im thinking of a smart lieutenant, No, not so very long ago. You were the boy I used to know, You were the boy that loved me so. Now look at him, that smart lieutenant, boasts half a dozen loves or more. And as for me, I've two or three. But can you guess what they love me for. Why care Their love for me has fled But where? They love my bank instead They dare? The good old days are dead the days when knights were bold. And so? The old hand four times wed Ah no! or rosebud convent-bred O-ho All's one to all men where there's gold! In cave or jungle it may or may not be From Timbuctoo, round the world, believe you me! I swear for my part whatever I may do, You'll never hear me saying 'I love you'. One day I'll catch you saying 'I love you'. You'll never catch me saying 'I love you'.

[@deniseandrews113]

Thanks! Now I can sign along...

[@TheSea1otter]

wow! thank you so much for the text! You can't imagine for how long have I been looking for it ! God bless you!!

[@georginaward1248]

I know this is slightly random, but, where did you get this from? I wanted to buy it, but I can't find it anywhere, and I'm afraid this might get taken down one day. Other than that, thank you so much for uploading this, I think it's my favourite film starring Jeremy Brett. :)

[@drysdalebill2]

I've spent a lot of time trying to restore your video. Though not perfect, the result is pretty good. How can I send it to you?

[@fly89]

BILL DRYSDALE have you got answer? if not, could you possibly upload it your self and give credit to op? it would be wonderful to see better quality. i would spend money to buy these old gems of JB if there are some where to buy legally. what a shame many have gone missing.

[@TheSea1otter]

Could you please upload your video? It must be a real treasure!

[@lindabennett6602]

What is happening nothing shows on screen total blank I love this performance and would like to see it again

[@clairerobsin]

Note the incredible advancement of the Camera Technology in productions that followed!

[@rachelport3723]

The quality of the video is exponentially better than it was some months ago, with strong color and better sound. What did you do?

[@gypsycyn]

Nothing at all. I think we can Thank KZbin for that. They must have an automatic video enhancer that kicks in when needed. Enjoy!☺

[@hepzebahsu]

It's interesting that Brett's singing was dubbed in My Fair Lady - totally unnecessary!

[@ballaratboy1]

I wish the BBC had used June Bronhill in the role of Anna in this production.

[@stu3245]

The fabulous June Bronhill did indeed make a studio LP recording with Jeremy Brett of the Merry Widow

[@Bluejeans0701]

Who decided to dub the voice of Jeremy Brett by Bill Shirley and why?

[@lmturmenne]

Jeremy Brett's singing voice WAS dubbed for the movie "My Fair Lady," but NOT for "The Merry Widow." This WAS Jeremy Brett's own singing voice. It was not dubbed here. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeremy_Brett

[@ingeblanco3561]

The Studios I think

[@Joseantoniober]

Esta versión es una delicia.

[@yopekok5448]

He would be great for phantom of the Opera.

[@lydiawho12]

I hope you are still active as I am a media student and a huge Jeremy Brett fan I was hoping if you could send me the footage so I can possibly clean up the audio and the visuals I'm not promising anything but I'd love to try

[@gypsycyn]

Hi Lydia! Sadly I no longer have the original footage I apologize. 😞