Donald O'Connor and Debbie Reynolds - Where did you learn to dance

[@JohnnyCardinale]

Donald O'Connor is the most under-appreciated performer in showbiz history.

[@dale19532]

Maybe not the most, but certainly up there!

[@starlightlatham8086]

I agree. I just loved watching him dance. I absolutely loved him.

[@inkyguy]

Johnny Cardinale, he had a massive amount of talent. My understanding is that his alcoholism significantly compromised his career.

[@johnc7642]

Every time I watch him star beside Gene Kelly I really think O'Conner is the better dancer.

[@rjsquireful]

He was fun & wonderful!

[@MrDavey2010]

Donald O’Connor is so underrated - can’t understand why. He’s so talented.

[@craigkdillon]

He was blackballed.

[@craigkdillon]

The studio that had his contract refused to put him in any movies.

[@mysticalmargaret6105]

​@@craigkdillonSo sad.

[@mikeyoungblood1642]

@@craigkdillonnever knew…i just figured it was cause some one at the studio only saw him as a supporting actor…which would also be so dumb

[@craigkdillon]

@@mikeyoungblood1642 He was great in Singing In The Rain. His star was rising. Also, the Francis talking mule movies were big hits. People loved him. I never found out why he was blackballed.

[@christopherlara1649]

There’s something about old musicals like these that just make me wish I lived in this time when all these musicals were super popular. The sounds and the choreography are just so old times it’s perfect! The flowy dress and the bright pastel colors were beautiful!

[@eileenmaschal9505]

When men danced like men and woman danced women...no girly hands on the men...

[@leonorageronimo3775]

Mee too..

[@voltape]

I was born in 1935. So these films are of my teen years. Yuppi. I'm 86 now. Greetings from Lima Peru

[@DeterminedDIYer]

Not me. I like having a checking account in my own name.

[@AussieKim42]

@@DeterminedDIYer Yup, and far less racism. (In theory, anyway)

[@MeganKoumori]

"Singin' in the Rain" is one of my favorite movies but here she has better chemistry with Donald O'Connor than she ever did with Gene Kelly. It doesn't even feel like romantic chemistry, more like a fun friendship between two people who aren't acting but genuinely like each other, but it still jumps off the screen.

[@johnlorenzen4633]

Agreed! Wonderful talents!

[@beverlyledbetter4906]

Without Gene to ham things up or try to outdo them!🫢

[@GraceFaithGFDance]

Oh how I love tap dancing and spinny dresses

[@rogueskywalker2624]

ikr

[@clarissejones9353]

Grace Faith I always called them twirly dress

[@OO_sunflower_OO]

THE PROFILE PIC OMG

[@mrswing]

This movie is seriously underrated. Just about every number is sublime and Donald & Debbie have such jubilant chemistry here. They should have become a team.

[@andreacontreras5015]

awww if only we wore those types of dresses today hopefully an era like that will come again

[@myfairhands]

What's stopping you?

[@kiztorres3218]

andrea contreras Twirl _ hello darling! you are aware that retro fashion is a thing?. I dress regularly in 1950's fashions, complete with lovely hairdos. I also like 1930's . If you do a search on KZbin you'll find a huge community of vintage fashion followers, most of which enjoy thrifting and refashioning clothes into some beautiful creations ( just like back then) . If you have male friends interested in this style, check out "the Chap" magazine, a quarterly publication from UK. In Uk and US there are lots of gatherings and parties for people who love retro style. You can also check out Balboa, swing or Lindy Bop dance lessons in your area if you're interested in making friends with the same interests. It's wonderful!

[@choryllis6646]

Why not bring it back yourself?

[@mariahyohannes]

Is someone stopping you from wearing this??

[@niseplank4527]

Just wear them. Plenty of companies make big twirly dresses and petticoats. If you bring the confidence, I promise people will think it's great.

[@laurene988]

Donald O'Connor was a national treasure, every film he was in was a dynamic masterpiece

[@miltsar]

Debbie is like what ? 19 years old in this film? the sheer talent and professionalism shines through every move she makes. An incredible talent !

[@bensummers5287]

She was 21.

[@lindahagan2016]

These 2 make dancing so effortless & enjoyable to watch over & over again.They are adorable.

[@verasmith4767]

They were smooth. Both of them

[@marleygreen3866]

"you could be the epitome of romance! what am i saying?" I laughed too hard 😂

[@coreycox2345]

"anatomy award," marley green. Loaded with comedy gold.

[@zoiegale3247]

They have such amazing chemistry. :) No wonder Singin' in the Rain seemed awkward!

[@stregadisalem732]

Zoie Gale I think Debbie had more chemistry with Donald O'Connor than with Gene Kelly even though Singing In The Rain is still epic.

[@xyzw10]

stregadisalem Exactly, that's what I was thinking during the "Good morning" moment in "Singin'in the rain". Also, I think Gene Kelly would be amazing in films like "The Godfather". I find some of his acting in "Singin' in the rain" quite scary, for example, the moment when Lina "sings" on stage. R.F, Cosmo and Don move their hands and make funny faces. Gene Kelly looks more scary than funny there.

[@juliaharano9548]

Zoie Gale what u mean by singin in the rain seemed awkward?

[@Ja-zz2gn]

@@juliaharano9548 In the scenes with the trio (Debbie,Donald and Gene) chemistry seems weird. If you show scenes from the movie to someone that doesnt know the plot he/she would be sure who is Debbies love interest

[@initialcreation]

The age difference is also at play: Debbie was 19, Gene was 39, and Donald was 27. Actually, while watching 'Singin' In The Rain', the girl who portrayed 'the seductress' in Don's musical, when she danced with him, I straight up thought "that's the kind of girl that suits Gene Kelly", and Debbie Reynolds looks best together with Donald O'Connor. Of course, I'm speaking about their characters, but since in musicals they didn't bother much with portraying complex characters, they would always come out very similar to the actors portraying them. I think, Debbie is so petite and adorable and doll-like, that she looks perfect with Donald O'Connor, the kind and easy-going, adorably goofy lad, who is endlessly charming :)

[@thegorn68]

Donald O'Connor was the most talented person to ever walk the planet.

[@shelleywantiez7964]

Here here!

[@ceciliahorner2664]

I love Donald O’Conner 😍😭❤️

[@limerence8365]

When she tightened her belt I couldn't breathe, I felt it was too tight even though I wasn't wearing it.....

[@Theminecrafter2598]

I don't know why KZbin decided to recommend this to me but wow I definitely am glad that it did

[@Juliana65]

I wish Hollywood would get back to making these kinds of movies.

[@JulieWallis1963]

Juliana65 me too.

[@andrewtongue7084]

Sadly, Juliana, that will never transpire; performers today are over-compensating narcissists.

[@davidahlstrom7533]

Yes, so true. Upbeat, positive, and easy to listen to (and watch - great colors, classy performances).

[@julianjv7325]

Debbie was so gorgeous.

[@audunbjornbet2229]

Donald O'Connor and Debbie Reynolds - both great artists. I get in good mood by seeing them

[@kcdrew69]

Rest in peace, Ms. Reynolds. It was a great show.

[@nothingposted9056]

My heart is melting, Debbie is having so much fun here!

[@jessicarainsford7609]

Glossy closeups, spiny dresses, tap dancing, crackling audio, the glamorous old Hollywood accents, ahhh just love it

[@quickstep145]

I remember first watching this on tv one afternoon while convalescing from a serious op. I was in my teens and feeling low. This movie cheered me up no end. Thanks Donald O'Connor and Debbie Reynolds wherever you are.

[@renewyourpower-withmarialauren]

I love it! I worked with Donald O'Connor, a bus tour in the late 70's, his wife joined us for the last part of the tour, a lovely couple!

[@StreetGrain]

Gosh Debbie is so beautiful!

[@ajnacausevic6655]

Flaming Brendan Was..............

[@Michaelambrose1522]

vh

[@jamien.5528]

Girl crush!

[@miriamsztybel6578]

Donald O'Connor was an amazing dancer.

[@ReflectionOfPerfection]

I'm so used to seeing her and Gene Kelly as an on screen couple, its hard to imagine these two together, especially on the heels of Singing in the Rain

[@MyLuckyOnions]

i love her dress!!

[@elodiemusique]

Her dress is so pretty, so feminine

[@miltsar]

Debbie could do everything...dance... sing and really act when she had dramatic roles like Rat Race....the Catered Affair.....and she was and still is a great comedienne the last of the breed of all around Hollywood talents

[@mariahyohannes]

Are we just going to act like Jamie Foxx doesn’t exsist?He is genuinely talented in everything he does. Songwriting, singing, stand up comedy, sitcoms, drama, suspense, & plays the piano. Not only is he a golden globe winner but an Oscar winner, 2x grammy winner. And if we’re talking nominations he’s an 8x grammy nominated artist, 2x Oscar nominated actor and 3x golden globe actor. To be honest Debbie is not touching him when it comes to awards and talent in MY OPINION.

[@NickyLess]

"And may I say I dig your tour jete" "Craaazy man" cue biggest grin on my face at that bit :)

[@themischeifguide]

These old ones will always do that to you.

[@Anchor5777]

Both Debbie Reynolds and Donald O'Connor such talent. I enjoy watching them dance.

[@markem2288]

He was 7 years older but they are so evenly matched. I'd love to see this on the big screen #StanfordTheater

[@estherrogers5553]

Crazy man. Lol the way she said it 🤣👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@kevinharris29]

The film is entitled " I Love Melvin." It was released in 1953 after " Singin in the Rain. " Donald O Connor plays an aspiring photographer who meets Debbie Reynolds by pretending to be a photographer for Look magazine.

[@tcconnection]

All that dancing, who knew Donald would have heart issues. So sorry for what Debbie went through with her daughter but glad they are together. So lovely in brown hair. Nowadays if youth have a waist that small, doctors threaten to hospitalize them.

[@verasmith4767]

Those two are the best. Just a baby and small child I'm the 50's but I do enjoy the old movies.

[@fw1421]

Debbie was absolutely adorable in this. I’ve always liked Donald O’Connor since I was a kid. Very under appreciated as an actor.

[@musicaldude92]

I think Donald is oddly hot. Just me?

[@naturallogicskincare]

nope, me too

[@kathleenotis6961]

Yep, Donald is hot.

[@faith4094]

Donald is incredibly hot...loads of us think so......he is so adorably sexy and talented, and a beloved gentleman...he does romance perfectly...see him in Call Me Madam, Walking My Baby Back Home, Anything Goes, etc. and his great romantic dances with Vera Ellen and Mitzi Gaynor and brilliant solos:))) Also, on a TV show, 5 beautiful actresses said he was the best kisser in Hollywood. You can sure tell watching those movies I mentioned above:)

[@utubenotebanco]

he is sweet but his teeth were ugly, lol.

[@ginnylorenz5265]

Thank you for saying it better than I could. Donald was adorable!!! Much more appealing than Gene Kelly. (to me.) The dancing....that darling voice.......the ability to be comical and romantic. he had it all.

[@babygirllynn2264]

I can't get enough of his eyes they are crystal blue gorgeous eyes Donald was a good looking man.

[@carrieames8704]

Donald O’Connor was so underrated

[@robertbutler2481]

How can there be 139 people who dislike this great dance sequence? Beyond me

[@MrDiechi01]

I've never seen this before. MGM did wonderful numbers like this, from a film that is just a footnote in the 1950's musicals. Donald and Debbie are sheer magic, and they make it look so easy! Thanks for uploading.

[@PerthScienceClinic]

That's because I Love Melvin was a box office flop...

[@maryloutrombley3548]

I just love these musicals. Would rather watch these than what they have out there now.

[@isaiahwilliams2642]

I wish these two did more films together. They could've been the next Astaire & Rogers.

[@MrCrowebobby]

Wasn't the right time period . . . and O'Connor was no Astaire. He was a great second banana.

[@vkai782]

I think he was a wonderful first banana as well

[@shelleywantiez7964]

@@MrCrowebobby He was just as good if not better. Astaire didn't have the gymnastic abilities Donald brought to his routines.

[@MrCrowebobby]

@@shelleywantiez7964 You knows nothing about tap dancing.

[@faithcastillo9597]

LOVE that man! His dancing and singing always makes me feel good.

[@edwinflower]

Just love the man and his talent is out of this world .

[@christinedavey7793]

ANOTHER GREAT ACTER 🌟 DEBBIE RENAULT DONALD O CONNER BRING BACK ALL THESE FILMS❤ON TV

[@catherinecozzano2580]

They were the perfect match together. I love them both. Such great dancers. Unforgettable. ❤️❤️❤️

[@darlingjewel6938]

Hope these two are dancing in heaven.

[@sailorarwen6101]

She’s so darling. Like a 50’s doll.

[@suzanneriera7177]

Not only was he multi talented but he had a terrific Voice . So under appreciated. Great with Bing in Cole Porters Anything Goes 💞

[@ianedwards4400]

That's our lovely Debbie Reynolds in a sequence from 'I Love Melvin' with Donald O'Connor. I'ts hard to believe that Debbie wasn't a professional dancer because all her foot-work in film musicals seem seamless. She was also such a lovely wholesome beauty of the great American kind with her auburn hair and green eyes. Yes, to this very day, Debbie remains a perennial family fave.

[@karylbadawi3948]

Never saw this film before. Debbie is such a young girl in this film. I see it's from 1953, the year I was born. Debbie only got more beautiful as she aged. RIP Debbie, you will be missed.

[@duncanlewis5706]

Debbie was just awesome in beauty and timing in every one of her films.

[@girlonabookshelf4922]

movies of the 50s were so charming...where oh where did all that charm go...?

[@liberte5847]

Incredible outstanding rendering rendition rendez vous! Merci beaucoup from Paris France. Be brave! Thanks western friends! Emmanuel

[@NightRainPanda]

I want her dress, its so pretty!!

[@riverebec1]

Whenever I see old clips like this of Donald O'Connor I immediately think of Sean Hayes.

[@acousticguitarfan55]

This was entertainment! RIP Debbie. You were the best!

[@jaytaylor7740]

They're both unbeatable. Thanks for posting.

[@blazingtimeblazer9004]

Bruh.... Why am I slowly getting a crush on Donald?

[@bronxjar8441]

Thanks for posting. I had not seen this before. Very nice number. Too many don't realize how great Donald O'Connor was.

[@cherylynl.tompkins7049]

RIP Debbie. You were/are so Lovely. ❤❤❤

[@VisualDisplay07]

OMG, her waistline must have been a double zero! So petite!

[@BarberM]

I caught that. And I think he was ridiculously slim. Hollywood stars must have starved themselves in those days. Great scene!

[@rcd2000]

Barber Mike Judy Garland was only allowed a thin bowl of soup when filming wizard of Oz and had to take diet pills.

[@BarberM]

Yes I don't doubt that Roxanne Draper, and I think it horrible. She was just a child.

[@rcd2000]

Barber Mike I know! she was only 17 and she couldn't even eat! poor girl had her life ruined so young.

[@charlesrussell5458]

for a poor girl who had her life ruined so young/ it certainly didn't slow up her amazing output of love for the business. She was the business!!!!

[@rubyannisa6795]

I want to live at that year, everything seems so classic..

[@HobbyHillsVideos]

Once I noticed Donald's shoes I could not take my eyes off of them. That color..........I love it.

[@LittleLulubee]

So sweet and charming 💜 I wish I could have lived in the good ol' days

[@kathrynmolesa1641]

Sweet Debbie, America's girl next door.

[@beccacharlotte2984]

I love this Donald was incredible and their chemistry was wow! My favourite thing is out of all the musicals Debbie did (and after watching her on what's my line) this routine showed her personality amazingly! 💛

[@living4mylord]

Becca Charlotte it did, very well. I haven't seen this scene since I was a girl and she clearly let herself/was free to be herself. Going to have to get a hold of a copy and enjoy the film again

[@cance7984]

I wish movies THESE DAYS would be like this.

[@EverydayIsNow]

So truuue!!!

[@matthewhughes3749]

totally agree this film is so inncoent and quaint

[@toinimoore3463]

Promblem No Talent nowadays think they have it they don’t 🙄

[@PerthScienceClinic]

Yeah, the studios prefer movies that make a profit, and this one didn't.

[@ansaksa]

dance movies those days are over forced. nobody doesn`t dance just so casually and foer fun like this.

[@ebayerr]

She was 5'2" tall. 21 years old when this movie came out and this was also three years before Carrie Fisher was born.

[@dudley5533]

A nicely done fun number with a lot of energy. Even though Debbie Reynolds was not one of the highly trained dancers, she and Donald put on a very enjoyable lively well done routine that's a delight to watch.

[@unknownlove19]

debbie reynolds is adorable

[@neelroy6130]

second that!

[@Shelby-dg8tt]

I love Donald O'Connor!

[@louiserobinson410]

Great song with fabulous lyrics. A wonderful pearing, such talent. Donald O'Connor never got the full credit due to him. Thanks for posting. Love, love, loved it!

[@nadacolic7775]

I keep looking at her dress and I just can't take my eyes off it, I want it

[@Juliaflo]

In the words of Francis Albert Sinatra in 'That's Entertainment': "You can wait around and hope, but I tell you, you'll never see the likes of this again".

[@elliegd]

how have i never seen this

[@Greg-re7nj]

These two cute together

[@kellyf.3892]

Talent. Pure and simple. I wish I could let them know they are greatly appreciated.

[@t4705mb6]

My mother could have been Debbie Reynold's twin. It freaks me out whenever I see her old films.

[@TheLizzieCxx]

you know you've got a fun life when you've got to be up at 6 but you can't stop watching donald o'connor videos on youtube because of how amazing and drop dead gorgeous he is :D R.I.P to such a legend! on the plus side, i want that dress! :) I'm convinced I was born in the wrong age, I'm 16 and love musicals and old films and the dresses :)

[@dharryg]

Any old timer still around who might know how many takes this scene took? Amazing, just amazing!

[@Mari-zl3sg]

DONALD IS BAE WTF I'M SO DOWN FOR DINNER WITH YOU

[@sophiadoesntgetit2261]

i actually adore her dress and i have always loved that style ever since i was young. and donald o'connor is just a sight to see

[@JaybayJay]

Jeeeesh.. Debbie was one of the most beautiful, talented ladies in all of the 20th Century..

[@jamesfriley8363]

All time favorites of Debbie and Donald O'Conner

[@OtherThanIntendedPurpose]

Debbie Reynolds is one of my top 5 favorite female leads from this era.

[@fuzedcable5612]

Brings me back and reminds me of singing in the rain

[@jessiejames7492]

Really marvellous dancer, donald o connor!

[@miguelangelalfarolopez818]

¡¡¡Realmente encantadora, eran 20 añitos en este número los que tenía Debbie...!!!

[@markiewattie7130]

i love it when she spins

[@bronzenrule]

RIP America's Sweetheart and her Princess Leia Condolences to their family and loved ones.

[@4kenk]

I saw Debbie emerge from obscurity in Two Weeks With Love (she stole a scene, on a beach, from Jane Powell). That was about 60 years ago and her (and Carlton Carpenter's) Abba Dabba is in my favourites. Recently I discovered this clip and it has joined my Favourites. I liked her daughter in Star Wars - the scene where she viewed her rescuers with scepticism is etched in everyone's minds. Anyway, thanks Donald and Debbie, and MiyuGoreLivingDead. This is a wonderful clip.

[@breyes518]

4kenk i

[@sgtzsquad]

Great pair. As a young boy, enjoyed watching them both.

[@dudley5533]

Great upload....just a well done dance routine with a lot of upbeat with two multitalented performers....both with long successful careers. Many thanks.

[@Tatiana_Palii]

I'm so glad that Donald O'Connor is finally getting some appreciation!

[@SunMoonProductions-x9r]

She is SO BEAUTIFUL! Is it weird to say that I find women from the 50's a lot more attractive than 2014?

[@EspaALSC]

Not weird at all :D :D :D :D

[@Authorisabellekooreman]

I like men from the 50s better, so not weird at all :P

[@jordanbeattie9014]

So true people back then look way better and talented then people now

[@GraceFaithGFDance]

+Juan Torrez Cornejo People look the same there's just different styles of hair, make up and clothing

[@GraceFaithGFDance]

+Juan Torrez Cornejo Little Chloe East actually look alot like her

[@charleswalker1185]

This was romance incarnate, we used to dance in my living room, on the sofas, coffee table, chairs...inspired by these happy dancers!

[@dgarnes1]

They are terrific together. I'd forgotten how great Donald O'C. was...and Debbie always delivers. I vaguely remember this movie when it first came out. Isn't this the one where she does a dance involving football?

[@PerthScienceClinic]

Yes, that's the one