Old Movie Stars Dance To Uptown Funk | REACTION

[@jamelakajamal]

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[@gyoungthagreat785]

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[@jiml7401]

WOW! Just wow man...I mean come on...look at how we move now and then, we all move the same in a beautiful way....decades apart!

[@jiml7401]

@Maria Ramirez Agreed Maria, it so perfectly reflective.

[@pacod5710]

Another goody similar to this one is set to ELOs “Rock and Roll is King”. Check it out!

[@MaggieValera]

I love seeing all that old footage and I couldn't agree more, whoever did the editing on that was incredibly talented. By the way, this is not the only one of this type of video, and you know some people use their towns for good others not so much. This video I have bookmarked with the name brain bleach, and I save it for those little moments when somebody goes off the rails. You know how in the old movies, someone would get hysterical, and then someone would slap them? That's what this video is, or at least that's how I use it. I think it's awesome, I have no idea where the video footage came from, but I think it's hysterical. But it's one of those things that it's like a train wreck, you can't look away, so for that brief moment it's all you can think about and it will disconnect you from whatever it was that you were raging about. If you want a good laugh, be sure to check it out. Peace. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKrPpWZqlsmEqMk

[@kellylaflash1016]

There's an iconic moment in this video. Shirley Temple dancing on the stairs with Bill Bojangles Robinson - the first onscreen interracial dancing. It wasn't written that way. Robinson was supposed to show her the steps and then she was to do them alone. It was Temple herself - little, but already a seasoned professional - who insisted they do it together. She knew it would make a much better scene - and saw nothing wrong with holding hands with Bojangles. She was a trailblazer.

[@roslynclifford5983]

Thanks for letting me know this. Shirley Temple didn't see him as "coloured" (such a horrible word to describe a person) but a fabulous person that she really liked.

[@BBBYpsi]

She was also a trail blazer in politics. First women ever Embassador of Gana & Chief of Protocol. She really is a female young girls should look up to & inspire to be like. Not the silicone phony's they have in hollywood now.

[@lindamaemullins5151]

@@BBBYpsi ❤️

[@julespumachu]

Though I never met Ms. Temple personally, she seemed like such a nice lady, and people always have good things to say about her.

[@Nicciolai]

She was surrounded by adult predators, but she came out shining.

[@Nothin-but-the-blues]

0 % naked skin 100% talent 100% dancing skills 100% editing effort (all thumbs up for the person who created the vid. He must love this job otherwise ....) 100% memories on sunday afternoons

[@rhoanjenson7475]

0% tattoos

[@ChefBarb58]

I wish it could make one of those golden award shows for remembrance and talent of the editor, the music fit in so great. All the footage was real. A DECADE OF THUMBS UP.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@hungryhungryhippocampus7889]

“Ginger Rogers did everything that Fred Astaire did. She just did it backwards and in high heels.” -A. Richards

[@2528drevas]

Eleanor Powell was better. Fred Astaire called her the only female dancer that INTIMIDATED him.

[@TheJbgo]

I actually find it easier to dance ballroom in 2 inch heels than flats. Concentrating my weight on the balls of my feet helps me move and pivot smoother. A little thicker heel was used back then though which is what I use. Not as pointy as modern heels.

[@lumiere7216]

Yeah but Fred was cool!

[@tomadalove5852]

And Ginger Rogers maybe even when on her period...right?!!!

[@cstarv]

heard that alot. Fred was the choreographer for all the dances. So no, he did more than her. Not saying Ginger isn't a great dancer, but she's no Fred.

[@tm13tube]

Putting this together takes so much time. Much respect to the creator/s.

[@marybuhs9741]

Whoever you are I hope the thee people hired u.

[@JonBrew]

Fred Astair, Ginger Rodgers, Gene Kelly, Shirley Temple, Groucho Marks, Mickey Rooney, Cab Calloway, Danny Kaye, Oliver and Hardy, James Cagney.... TALENT

[@marysmith-ps7uj]

Don't forget the Nicholas Brothers!❤❤

[@MrChaes]

Frank Sinatra, Jimmy Durante, Judy Garland, (Bo Jangles) Robinson...and on and on...Fantastic mix

[@alishaharper5860]

This actually, IMO, should show new generations how important tap and dance were so important and show appreciation for musicals.

[@tammysunshine5835]

Imagine how much time was spent watching those old videos to know how to edit them together

[@Pattilapeep]

One of the best editing jobs I have ever seen. I am an old lady and we grew up with these musicals. They were truly great talents. Wonderful tribute. Thanks for sharing.

[@sinenominecc]

That stratospheric split was the Nicholas Brothers. You can't get too much of the Nicholas Brothers. Fantastic!

[@hectorsmommy1717]

If you are referring to the jump off the balcony into the splits those were the 3 Berry Brothers. Nicholas Brothers did the splits over each other down the stairs.

[@sinenominecc]

@@hectorsmommy1717 The split down the stairs is what I was referring to, although initially my text to speech didn't work properly (explicit instead of split) and I fixed that now.

[@otisyoung7061]

@@sinenominecc Yes and that was their routine that Fred Astaire told them was the best routine ever done.....which it was.......Fred was a great choreographer too and could appreciate how good it was

[@hectorsmommy1717]

@@sinenominecc I guess for the males among us either could cause a cringe and crotch grab.

[@RavenMacy]

@@hectorsmommy1717 😫🤪🥴, lol

[@Mybpeterson]

6:20 Bojangles and Shirley Temple dancing on the stairs was the first interracial dance couple ever shown on screen. It seems like nothing today, but it was a big deal back then.

[@ginahollingsworth5907]

Especially a little white girl and an old black man. I grew up watching reruns of Shirley Temple movies in the 70s and this was my favorite!!!

[@gmunden1]

Films like these were banned in the South. I had an amazing film history class and it covered all of these issues.

[@danbuter]

The old musicals were actually filled with amazing dancers.

[@sandrapotter6897]

Back when the studios owned the stars,,,, the had to learn how to dance and sing.

[@ChefBarb58]

YEAH THEY WANTED YOUR SOULS AND THEY GOT PAID CRAP... NEVER FORGOTTEN 💙 NOW WE HAVE THIS FOOTAGE, I WISH IT MAKE TO A GOLDEN AWARD SHOW TO GIVE EVERONE A WATCH.😊

[@caseyb4425]

Imagine sitting down with one of the only living legends of that genre...Dick Van Dyke. Still alive and dancing at the young age of 98.

[@JoanOfArgghh]

I can't NOT watch this video every time someone shares it.

[@mickianderson4359]

Exactly!

[@animerlon]

Every time!

[@mthomasy]

I can't watch it just once! Every time I run into it, I watch it a MINIMUM 3 times. It is absolutely mesmerizing!!

[@Karluin]

I always forget that Cagney was a badass dancer until I see him dancing. Such an unsung talent.

[@kikialdrich4574]

It gives you chills. To show how they danced their ASSES off back in the day. And then combined it with today’s music. So solid.

[@katsujinkin60]

The editor of this video deserves an Oscar! The dancing on the wall is from "Royal Wedding". The room actually revolved 360 degrees along with the camera, so that Fred Astaire was able to dance up the wall, across the ceiling, and back down to the floor on the other side. The technique has been used in several music videos.

[@user-qz4rn9md4x]

The camera was still, only the room revolve…

[@katsujinkin60]

@@user-qz4rn9md4x Absolutely wrong! This is not a CGI effect. The camera was attached to the room on a long narrow platform. The camera had to revolve with the room in order for the floor to remain at the bottom of the screen and the ceiling to remain on top. The projector showed exactly what the camera had seen, which was the room appearing to be stationary. If the camera was fixed and the room revolved, it would be obvious that the room was moving. The ceiling would end up on the bottom of the screen and the floor would appear on top. Does the room look like it's moving to you?. I have a B.A. in Cinema and Film Production which I also taught. We studied this sequence in Filmmaking 101. I usually try to be tolerant, but right now I'm too tired and stressed to put up with this nonsense from someone who obviously doesn't have a clue! Use your common sense, if you have any!

[@nataliereeves3594]

Didn't linol Richie do something similar for his song dancing on the ceiling?

[@katsujinkin60]

@@nataliereeves3594 Bingo!

[@fredulyssesarockii8937]

Nicholas Brothers, so good, no one, even today, can recreate their dancing.

[@sourisvoleur4854]

Nobody better. Before or since.

[@whisperingsage]

They must have had some serious arthritis though.

[@davidwalter2002]

Fred Astaire said they were the best dancers in the movies. Fred Effing Astaire said that!

[@spazza4303]

Spot on. .... Those 2 guys were fantastic.... Sure there are a lot of dancers today that can spin on their heads 🤨 , but those two had style!

[@tenhirankei]

Who would even dare to try? Can you name one of today's dancers that would attempt the jump leading to a split upon landing then rise up from it?

[@LA-fz5qw]

That gene Kelly dancing with Jerry mouse is iconic

[@SMccrate01]

An American in Paris! Gene Kelly, Leslie Caron (still gives me shivers), Jerry Mouse, music by Gershwin! Had it all!

[@redfog42]

Leslie Caron!

[@SMccrate01]

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[@LA-fz5qw]

@@SMccrate01 Anchors aweigh was Jerry mouse

[@SMccrate01]

@@LA-fz5qw Ah, you're right! I was conflating two favorites, thanks!

[@ConnieGordon]

This dance/song video has been one of my top five favorites of all time. It entertains, creates nostalgia, while it produces a modern song no one could help but love.

[@sammyrichardson7305]

Agree 100%

[@tillielightfoot6228]

Dancers back in the day weren't just amazing dancers. They were amazing athletes too. They couldn't have done half the moves in those routines otherwise.

[@raymondking214]

And let's keep in mind, a lot of these folks were ALSO great actors AND singers as well. Vaudeville created A LOT of acts like that. To succeed back in those days, you couldn't be a "one trick pony". You had to be multifaceted AND multi talented.

[@cherrymcgregor535]

Yes Fred Astaire did the dancing on the ceiling first ,then of course Lionel ritchie

[@janethernandez724]

I love watching those videos of Fred Astaire and Lionel Ritchie dancing on the ceiling! Fun videos to watch!

[@jessiem276]

I think EVERYTHING had already been done many, many years, ago ..even the moonwalk.

[@jlchambe77]

Fred Astaire got it from Buster Keaton.

[@lwvguard]

Donald O’Connor did it with gene and Debbie Reynolds in Dancin IN THE Rain

[@Jarredpearman]

Then you get Jay Kay with Virtual Insanity doing similar.

[@softshoes]

Jimmy Cagney dancing down those stairs slays me every time I see it.

[@erniesteele3164]

You can sense that in an impromptu scene near the end of the movie. Cagney’s Cohan is walking down a marble staircase at the White House when he suddenly starts tapping and improvises all the way to the bottom. Cagney later said he dreamed that up five minutes before the scene was shot: “I didn’t consult with the director or anything, I just did it.” (Geoff Fox article 2010) It was one single take

[@bobp1016]

Been watching the up town funk video for over a year. The editor is beyond talented.

[@daniellinehan7254]

Back in the day so many stars were multi-talented, acting, singing, dancing. This is a great video, amazingly edited. Thanks to whoever created it. Thanks Jamel. Peace.

[@themidsouthcyclist8880]

These clips were from the time when entertainers had actual, appreciable talent!! And they worked on their craft. Tons of people back then did the same kind of acts, but the ones edited into these clips were at the very top of the game (I can name most people in the clips because...well, not that I'm old, but let's just say that I've seen a few things). No autotune, no CGI, but actual, genuine talent and lots of practice. Those were the days we may never see again, but its great to see it appreciated now, even if for only 6 minutes.

[@melissa2688]

And my boy James Cagney who could cut a rug as well is in here!

[@robinbates6230]

This person who put the video together is pure genius.

[@x0539p]

Can you imagine how many dance moves this producer had to see to get it all fit together perfectly. What a genius! The Fred Astaire scene where he is dancing on the side walls was done by having a cube room created with all furniture bolted down and then they rotated the box as he danced on the walls and ceiling.

[@smcwarfield]

When you are old like me, you can recognize many of these dancers.

[@BecBec1967]

Susan Coleman, I don't know how old you are, I'm 54, and I have see all of these movies, or almost all.

[@stevenf1953]

Hun You ain't old. You're young at heart!! As long as you feel young you are!

[@kathleenschmitt3058]

Or, looking at it another way, all of these dancers are immortal, so knowing them isn't a bad thing!

[@YvonneDH]

...and having seen all of the movies.

[@ashleydowney1222]

I am 28. I recognized all of the dancers. I grew up watching all of these movies.

[@lor1417]

The 'Old Movies Stars Dance' comes to us from the movie-loving brain of Michael Binder, author and film preservation proponent. When he saw another viral mash-up featuring 100 movie dance scenes paired with Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars’ “Uptown Funk,” he knew he wanted to do the same- but only with movies from the Golden Age of Hollywood. While Binder didn’t quite make it to 100, he did make it to 66, and none of the movies have been sped up or slowed down to match the song, and none of them were made after 1953. What follows is an amazing result, a magical movie montage that proves classic song-and-dance women and men have just as much - if not more - rhythm and talent as anybody acting, singing and dancing today.

[@mlbw1966]

Wouldn't it be wonderful if they could all see themselves dancing to uptown funk... Shirley Temple, Judy Garland, Fred Astair, Dock Van Dike, Mickey Rooney, Jerry Lewis, and all the others... Don't Ya know that'd ALL LOVE IT !!! RIP TO THEM ALL CLASSIC BEAUTIFUL 😍 I !recognize em I just cant remember everyones name.. Heaven is gonna Rock one day !! Don't believe me just Watch Hallelujah!!! Praise God for all our blessings... i grew up watching those black and white tv movies on weekends... my childhood was amazing and I am ready to be with my Maker and family

[@ChefBarb58]

LIKE THE SONG.... I WANNA DANCE WITH MY FATHER AGAIN❤❤

[@bethellen1962]

Right??

[@leandabee]

Gene Kelly...the quintessential triple threat of the day and he choreographed everything dance he ever did. 💝💝💝🕺

[@bigorange000]

My favorite dancer. He also did his own "stunt" dancing. Just a beast performer.

[@gfbumble]

Maybe try Christopher Walken dancing to “Weapon of Choice” by Fatboy Slim.

[@richard_n]

I definitely second this request

[@gravypatron]

YES!

[@TracyfromNC]

That is a super video!

[@aeguitar9294]

yes please

[@veganapiranha7365]

Oh yes please.

[@veganleigh4817]

I recognized most of those performers, and I've seen almost all of those movies. I love old Hollywood Musicals.

[@KAH5371]

Me, too! They just don't make musicals like that any more.

[@MotivatingInspiration]

Agree! The MGM Musicals is a Treasure Trove of Extraordinary Dancing Musicals.

[@RavenMacy]

Some clips are fragments from old movies that weren't released, not many but a few. I saw a discussion from the uploader about it ... somewhere..

[@kathimorrical9912]

Yankee Doodle Dandy! Brigadoon!! Anything with Fred and Ginger!!!

[@adamwarlock1]

I've been watching them all my life, but this shows me I need to see more Eleanor Powell, she's fantastic. I also love the transported look on Gracie Allen's face when they're dancing together.

[@rmweidner7596]

Fred Astaire's dancing on the ceiling scene was from _Royal Wedding_ and it made use of a camera which was bolted to the floor, but *the entire room* was built in a rig which allowed it to rotate. So, from the perspective of the camera, Fred went from dancing on the floor to dancing on the wall, then the ceiling, then the other wall, and then back to where he started. To sell the illusion, all the fixtures were designed to stay in place - though there was a chair which had been set up to allow him to move it before he started dancing (to really sell the illusion that everything was "normal" about the room). It's a very clever gag, and yes, other artists have used it or something similar over the years since then.

[@dowhatzit]

"Those men jumped from heaven and did the splits!" That got me laughin so hard I I did the snort laugh.

[@jefferydellinger7422]

Don't care who you are, you're gonna move to that song !!

[@lindamaemullins5151]

Yep ❤️

[@charlenelundquist3512]

Yes to that! I'm 65 and I like moving to that song!

[@lizzybethnj617]

I think Fred Astaire is one of the best dancers I’ve ever seen

[@coolcpa3321]

He always seems weightless. Even though the moves are physically challenging, he is deftly effortless; like floating on air. So fun to watch him perform.

[@KellyKellyKellyKellyKellyKelly]

My favorite of the men. Gene Kelly was close though. Fred had more songs he sung that I really liked. I also loved the Rogers & Astaire films. I think Fred's first role, or kinda major role was "Dancing Lady" with Gable and a dancing Crawford. Joan Crawford was a dancer before an actress.

[@MrRezRising]

Where do you think Michael Jackson got his schtick from?

[@davmck2791]

@@MrRezRising, jackson would watch astaire over and over and over! Was funny that after Astaires screen test, the comment was that he could sing and dance a bit...

[@KellyKellyKellyKellyKellyKelly]

@@MrRezRising Joan Crawford? Ha ha...you know I'm joking since your comment ended up below mine. Someone got mad at an innocuous joke. I was just kidding, so please don't take any offense. I liked MJ's dancing a whole lot, too, and many songs. Gene Kelly's dancing, too, I just slightly preferred Fred's precision - Gene had it, too, but more athletic (& better looking) - and I love to watch both dance. I mentioned Astaire's "hat rack dancing" & "ceiling dancing," but Gene danced with a broom - or rake -, I believe, in "Summer Stock," and when he danced with Tom and Jerry (as mentioned by someone above, not taking credit...not trying to draw ire). The Pirate was a cheesy Judy/Gene/Vincent Minelli film but I really enjoy it. Although I prefer "Easter Parade" with Astaire - over "Summer Stock" - and his movies with Rita and the Fred & Ginger movies. Enjoy you guy's day!

[@daniedel6333]

The fact that the person who created this mash up knew what scenes would look good with what parts of the song of fricking amazing!!

[@lucytaylor8315]

Rita Hayworth was SO GORGEOUS! No one today compares to old Hollywood stars- they don’t make ‘em like they used to.

[@KenWillWin]

Jamel sounding like an owl...."Who, Who, Who made this?" Jamel brings me joy every day!!!

[@erikasteck2395]

I thought the same thing 😂 Love Jamal!

[@evanreese4883]

2:58

[@paulwagner688]

Jumpin' Jive from Stormy Weather. Cab Calloway, the Nicholas Brothers. That's one you need to see.

[@loydjenkins2241]

Oh yes! This was the first clip I saw of the Nicholas Brothers. The actual clip from Jumping Jive makes your jaw drop.

[@bobs.3764]

Great clip, a definite must for Jamel.

[@rickgravel6132]

Super talented dancers

[@kwgrid]

I read that the whole scene for that was done in one take. The Nicholas Brothers were amazing!

[@ona682]

Bill Bojangles and Shirley: ICONIC! 👍🏼

[@Trampus002]

You are right Jamel. Everything old is new again. Don’t be fooled. Even the Moonwalk. It’s all there in dancing history. Love it all!

[@billboth6572]

The video editor who put this together did a perfect timing job. Go back and watch again, they even edited the singing perfect

[@animerlon]

Even when Sinatra says hot.

[@adamwarlock1]

Yes! And fits the mood of the different parts of the song so well, from Gene Kelly & Jerry Mouse being very cool during the breakdown to Ginger Rogers getting completely in the zone for "Girls hit your hallelujah".

[@luv2fly745]

And the guy on the purple stairs... "Say what"

[@christinalong2042]

the brother dancing with the little girl, Shirley Temple is Bill Bojangles,on the stairs

[@nancyray9651]

Mr Bojangles, dance 🎶🎶🎶. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYO1dpp5bN1_p80

[@kentclark6420]

So that's where 'Mr. Bojangles' came from.

[@kentclark6420]

I'm old, and yet these amazing old dances and performers were even before my time!

[@sassymessmess9110]

Very famous scene. Bill "Bojangles" Robinson.

[@195511SM]

If you want to read an AWESOME autobiography......'Child Star' by Shirley Temple-Black. One of my favorite books. She literally saved Hollywood & the industry during the great depression. And she WAS just that innocent little girl in REAL life too. She tells so many stories about what it was like from her perspective.....about that Golden Age. Including Bill Bojangles.

[@JustTanya.]

This is my favorite video on KZbin. I love it not just because I love old musicals and movies back in the day but because this was so well done. The editing is incredible and on beat with the song but also the grouping of the dances being done. If you watch the video as many times as I have, which is a lot LOL, you can tell that they put together dance scenes with dancers that are dancing on tables, dancers dancing with canes. Dancers dancing on stairs, dancers spinning, dancers hopping and big groups dancing as well as the dancing styles like tap dancing, ballet etc. These are grouped together one dance scene after the other then it moves on to a different style of dance grouped with scene after scene of that style. I never get tired watching this video. 😁

[@dang2226]

When artists did EVERYTHING, including Dancing!!!❤

[@redfog42]

Jumpin down from heaven into the splits! Enough to bring a tear to a glass eye, eh 😁😁😁

[@detomaso_6235]

The sequence I love the best is at 4:17 The timing of the couch drop is PERFECT! That's Donald O'Connor, Debbie Reynolds (mom of Carrie Fisher) and the incredible Gene Kelly in the movie "Singin' In The Rain". The song is "Good Morning". Kelly is in several of the clips in this video, he's the guy with the mouse too!

[@redhatpat9387]

Debbie Reynolds had never danced before being in this movie.

[@JekyViews]

One of my favourite films of all time. It is five years older than my dad, but it still works so well. Always a good choice when life has been a bit hard on you lately.

[@DaphneHarridge]

detomaso _ That part tears me out of my frame every single time I see it. Just can’t get enough! The edit is PERFECT! 😍🕺🏻💃🏻🕺🏻 This whole video is just..,,wow...but that part? Gosh! 😍😍😍😍

[@LilFisch1174]

@@redhatpat9387 yup, she was only 19 then. Had to tell my daughter she was also the grandma in Halloweentown. She knew she looked familiar. . . 😂

[@redhatpat9387]

@@LilFisch1174 And from what I've read, she had no formal dance training an had never even danced in any appearances prior to this movie.

[@roberthamby3112]

The 3 guys who did the high dive ALL transitioned after.🤣🤣🤣

[@susanpalmer8931]

This is so good on so many levels! So many legends that younger folks have no idea about!!!!! Thanks for sharing this.

[@Tracer9GTRider8]

Well that's just a bunch of good fun right there!

[@maryhawkins6997]

When I saw this video the first time I was so impressed by the editing. Whoever produced this was a master.

[@nja3224]

When I first saw this, I must have watched it a dozen times in a row. Massive editing skills. With each watch, I picked out more and more actors and just loved every second of it. I still enjoy it just like I did watching it the first time.

[@marybuhs9741]

This is a picture of a masterpiece of humans that had talent. Beautifully put together. I pray someone picked up on your talent,soul.

[@John-kr7iz]

that video must have taken hours and hours of watching those movies just to get it right

[@lesaahrenstein6360]

Props to the person who did it. If they gave out in the ward for editing other than that the Oscars for movies the person who did this wins hands down

[@John-kr7iz]

@@lesaahrenstein6360 for sure! that was a lot of time and effort

[@julespumachu]

There's a pro behind this amazing video.

[@lauralee612]

I am a Turner Classic Movies junkie...the fact that this clip brings people to the TALENT that existed....makes me SO VERY HAPPY 😃 PS, I can name every artist, movie in this clip❤️

[@teresahall4247]

There’s a lot of my favorite Rita Hayworth. Her and Fred worked together a lot. Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney, the amazing Nicholas Brothers. My MamMaw gave me such a love of the 40s. They were poor but could sew! Four sisters that would sketch the dresses and make copies another sister learned all the hairstyles. I have a photo of my grandparents leaving Antione’s in NOLA dressed to the nines. There last night out before he left for WWII. I also have been very impressed with that channel. That’s some amazing editing.

[@VictoriaShaw-mp6qf]

I never get tired of watching this , it's classic

[@oldschool3484]

Nobody has Anything on those old time dancers..They were phenominal. Your looking at people from the 30s 40s 50s

[@rogerlie4176]

And 20s

[@LetsProblemSolve]

Nothing but pure talent ..

[@JonPaul]

Here's a different style, but no less talented, IMO. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmKtZIGCg7x0hrc

[@doobiedave9686]

I agree Jamel, whoever produced this video deserves GOAT status. I can't imagine how much time it took to edit all of those dancing videos and then sync them up with the song. GOAT production for sure. 👏👍✌️

[@vandergrad]

I've seen several dance compilations like this, but this is definitely one of the best-edited I've ever seen! Kudos to the person who put this together!!

[@tortimeese]

Fred Astaire originated the dancing on the walls and roof, seemingly upside down. Astaire (with his partner Ginger Rogers) was the premium, dancer, again with Giner who did the same moves, but in heels, in 1930-1945 cinema. Gene Kelly (who danced with Jerry the mouse) was also a premium dancer from 1938 to 1966 (Xanadu anyone?) But in the days of the great movie musicals, everyone had to know how to dance--Frank Sinatra, Joan Crawford, etc. I love the Nicolas Brothers (3 brothers who jumped from heaven and did a split). Anne Miller was a classic tap dancer (yellow and black ensemble), and Cyd Charise was the ultimate in glamour and sexiness. Really, watch "Singing in the Rain," (Debbie Reynolds early picture), and "That's Entertainment," narrated by Gene Kelly and showing all the best of movie musical dance. And yes, whoever edited this video to Uptown Funk is a genius. Bravo!

[@garylee3685]

This video makes me happy. The editing on this is perfect.

[@jackiethorpe5866]

That was the great Fred Astaire dancing up the wall onto the ceiling and back down. Yes he was first. That was from the movie Royal Wedding about 1951.

[@Mybpeterson]

Yup, it was a marvel in its day. There was no CGI or optical illusions and a lot of people couldn't figure out how they did it. They built the set on a rotation device. Once you know this you can see how all the dance moves accompany the rotation.

[@dhanakhei9911]

The year l was born!!

[@LilFisch1174]

@@Mybpeterson that contraption is still impressive for the time.

[@Mybpeterson]

@@LilFisch1174 Absolutely. I'm sure they had to custom build a device for this, they couldn't just mount a set onto an existing one. When you think about the lengths they had to go to to make everything look completely natural, it's amazing. They nailed down the furniture, the pictures on the walls had to be affixed, the same with the chandelier and the lamps (and the wires that plugged into the walls) the drapes couldn't move, nor could the hat stand and the hat on it, etc. It was an engineering and filming wonder, it really looked like he was dancing on the walls and ceiling. The first time I saw this as a kid I was in awe.

[@ellsbells9943]

The Nickolas brothers were the ones who did the splits... they were AMAZING dancers. A-MAZ-ING!!!!

[@detomaso_6235]

A hidden gem in here -- the lady in pink with the whip at 4:48 is arguably the biggest star on this video. It's Lucille Ball, the most famous comedienne of the 20th century. The scene is from 1945's "Ziegfield Follies", & she's a mid-tier actress at that point. Six years later she starred in "I Love Lucy" & her career exploded.

[@kens32052]

You can tell you're old when you recognize most of the people in the video...sigh.

[@why1itsme]

And know their names and which movie it's from.

[@expatpiskie]

@@why1itsme I can remember that when I was a child/teenager (in the UK) they'd show old films on a Saturday afternoon on BBC2, quite often they were musicals and not only the blockbuster ones but some of the less well-known ones. It's a real shame that they stopped doing it as it was also how I developed a love of old B&W movies too.

[@johnny-vu6rl]

i’m 22 and i recognized most of them lol

[@elainesensiper4812]

Double ....sigh.

[@marcosalmendras4998]

or your parents raised you right. all of these movies are still on TMC.

[@makepeace234]

Glad to see the Nicholas brothers clip in "Stormy Weather" One of, if not the best dance routines ever. Would like to see a reaction to that vid. I've seen it numerous times and never cease to be amazed by the talent and athleticism of these greats. Also, Music by the great Cab Calloway!

[@luv2fly745]

None other than Fred Astaire said it was the best dance sequence!

[@sandralybrand9425]

That's about the coolest thing I've ever seen!❤️ Gosh I watched all those old movies as a kid! This was fantastic!❤️

[@DeanaWhite-kp5qy]

That editing job is insane! Mad respect to the editor for this fantastic video! 💯💯🥰🥰

[@danhuyck527]

Fred Astaire was the absolute king for 20 years

[@jackiethorpe5866]

Fred Astaire will always be the king.

[@davidboivin7996]

Ginger was the Queen.

[@jackiethorpe5866]

@@davidboivin7996 Yes she was.

[@MarshallLloyd]

Lots of shout outs, but let's give up some love to Buddy Ebsen, aka "Jed Clampett" / "Barnaby Jones"

[@rhoanjenson7475]

How about a shout out for Laurel & Hardy doing a little stepping !!

[@willow0828]

All the greats, Rita Hayward, Julie Garland, Ginger Rogers, Debbie Reynold, Fred Astaire, Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra, Donald O’Connor, Danny Kaye, The Nicholas Brothers & so many others. But one of my forever favorite coming down that grand staircase, Mr. Yankee Doddle Dandy himself, Mr. James Cagney. Jemel_AKA_Jamal, You caught a glimpse of the Nicolas Brothers in action. If you haven’t already done it. I believe it’s imperative that you react to Jumping Jive, Cab Calloway, featuring the Nicolas Brothers. Thank you LORD, that these moments were recorded & preserved.

[@niccolean]

These dancers were amazing. Gene Kelly is my all time favorite dancers. He was incredible, could tap, do ballet, sing, direct, act, and everything in between.

[@wkhunter6700]

Who else was was waiting for Jamal's expression when the Nicholas brothers did the high flying splits? 🤣😂🤣 *Every* freaking time YT brings this up on my feed, I watch it, several times. Nicholas brothers, Gene Kelly, Bill Robinson w/ Shirley Temple, Fred and Ginger. So much fun and joy.

[@dsusan17]

Fred Astair was the king of Dance in movies. He said the Nicholas Brothers were the best dancers ever.

[@tabby5228]

Do you mean the Nicholas brothers?

[@dsusan17]

Yes! Brain glitch! Thank you

[@tabby5228]

You’re welcome

[@ronhunt9396]

TOTALLY AWESOME. I've seen it several times and I can't stop watching it. I'M 73 AND LOVE BRUNO MARS

[@upclose22]

That was freaking amazing!!!! Those Nicholas Brothers OMGGGGG 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 Fred Astaire, Gene Kelly- Ginger Rogers, Judy Garland~Just amazing !!!💕💕💕

[@ohrick8707]

“Dancing on the ceiling,” was from Fred Astaire’s, first rotating room dance! They set the camera on one end, and spin the room... looks so cool!

[@lesaahrenstein6360]

Derrick Hough From dancing with the stars did a walking on the Walls And or ceiling and 1 and emmy for it

[@bonniebickett4520]

Shoot I forgot the name of the movie!

[@nickhill8612]

Is that a Lionel Richie song? Dancing on the ceiling.

[@KellyKellyKellyKellyKellyKelly]

"Royal Wedding!" Danced with a hat rack, too. What in the world was going on in that movie? Ha ha.

[@justjudijjb3455]

This is so darn fun! This song will never get old.

[@user-cd7ds7cs3z]

Shirley Temple and Bill "Bojangles" Robinson and Jimmy Cagney both make me emotional. My mom loved Jimmy In Yankee Doodle Dandy. She's long gone but that movie was uneral. Then Shirley Temple was my hero when I was a little girl. She shares a birthday with my mom too. The editing like you said is Oscar worthy.

[@donnastewart-vega1673]

Loved how you were getting into the groove with the rhythm.

[@glenndespres5317]

This one just makes me happy every single time I see it. Such a perfect mix of song and classic dance moves!

[@hectorsmommy1717]

The lady in pink with the whip is Lucille Ball.

[@otisyoung7061]

Yep before she was famous and just young and beautiful

[@scottcornwall9320]

From Ziegfeld Follies 👍

[@lightningbug276]

Stunning

[@Bassman2353]

@@otisyoung7061 Not to mention wildly talented.

[@otisyoung7061]

@@scottcornwall9320 Goldwyn Girls

[@MrNathan791]

The magic of dancing. It’s so amazing to see these dance clips from 60, 70 years ago in the groove with Bruno Mars song. That really was so great synchronizing. I agree that Mars beat can be put to any era of dance. Whoever put that video together really have some serious editing skills. Thanks for sharing. 🎼🎼🕺🏾💃🎼🎼

[@carolhenning8654]

Thank you for showing this. So many talented performers in this mash-up, Shirley Temple, Bojangles Robinson, Fred Astaire, Ginger Rodgers, Judy Garland. Talent, charisma, all of it now of a bygone era. So good to see again!!!!!!!

[@celecat7383]

I sometimes forget how balletic Fred Astair's dancing was. It's been a while since I binged his movies.

[@kurtjk01]

While the Nicholas brothers were the most athletic, and Gene Kelley was smoother than silk, Fred was so in touch with his surroundings that inanimate objects looked and felt like intimate, articulate, and willing dance partners. But don't forget, all of those guys owed a huge debt to the inventiveness and self-awareness of Mr. Bojangles.

[@williamjamesrapp7356]

Just think of ALL THE MOVIES they had to watch to get the right ones with the right beat to put in the right sequence . AMAZING

[@McPh1741]

I discovered this video last summer. I watch it every now and then because it always makes me smile.

[@faith.s_mom]

Jamel, that was the fabulous Nicolas Brothers who caused you to wince when they jumped down into splits. They were tap dancing royalty in the 30's to 50's. You should do a deep dive into their history~ they were really extraordinary. I agree with you~ whoever edited this was a genius!!! Thanks!! ❤

[@trinaortiz9195]

I never get tired of watching this video! Straight masterpiece!

[@loricreel2463]

When I was a kid on Sunday afternoons and evenings all the old musicals and movies from the 50's were on t.v. It was basically that or televangelists so I watched old movies. If you get a chance Jamel and you have a little time you should check out some of the old Fred Astaire Ginger Rogers Gene Kelly classics. You'll have to forgive some of the political incorrectness... Different times. But incredible talent.

[@Homesteadmommy62]

Same. Those movies we watched on tv were from the "Golden Age" of Hollywood when Actors & Actresses were expectes to be a triple threat. Act, Sing, and Dance!

[@jessiem276]

I think some of this was from the 30's & 40's, also.

[@bigjob7551]

There is nothing to forgive.

[@buffysummers5080]

I'm a Gen X kid so I remember.

[@CarolAnn-gh9fl]

Loved watching old movies when I was a kid. Anyone remember your grandma telling you that James Cagney danced in a movie, and you didn’t believed her .........till you saw it with your own eyes.

[@Xavom24]

I actually lost my $#*! when I saw the original video. Especially since I've seen many of the clipped segments with their original music. Then now adding the 40's/50's dancing to this fresh sound track proves how much funk/soul is rooted in so much, and so far back.

[@scottclimer8834]

Every one one of the "old school hoofers" in this video could teach a master's class in what they did so well. Kudos and hats off to the old school hoofers. They set the bar.

[@karam1933]

“Evolution of Dance” by Judson Laipply it has 308 million views! It was the first video in KZbin history to reach 100 million views.

[@chipdamutt108]

That video never gets old.

[@sandrapotter6897]

I've seen and have been thrilled from watching this video. I'm especially happy to see that you're not cold back in the day, no Hoodie needed.