Rosalind Russell in 'Gypsy' -- Finale

This is one of my favorite scenes of all time -- The final scene in 'Gypsy' between Rose and Louise. And even though the 1962 film wasn't fantastic and Rosalind's singing (and Lisa's dubbing) left much to be desired, I think Ros was the most believable, human-seeming Rose. That's Natalie Wood as Louise, a.k.a. Gypsy Rose Lee.
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[@JuneLynn]

when Natalie says "I still do Mama" I always cry.....my all time fav musical, thanks for posting....

[@WillScarlet16]

Ironically, it's probably being the under appreciated one that allowed Louise to forgive Rose just a little - not completely, but enough to recognize her own pain. If you read Gypsy Rose Lee's actual memoirs, that much shows through - the resentment is all there, but she can't deny her mother taught her pretty much everything she knew.

[@disneyrini23]

I always liked this ending where they reconcile instead of Gypsy laughing in her face

[@joel8583]

Me too, yes.

[@caitlinjane92]

I understand that back then Hollywood still wanted to keep things happy at the end of every movie that was released, but I personally didn't like this ending when I first watched this movie. What Gypsy's mother did to her is unforgiveable in my eyes (same can be said about Natalie Wood's mother or Judy Garland's mom). In actuality, Gypsy and her mother never reconciled, and her mother just kept extorting money from her. In fact, Gypsy didn't truly feel secure in her life until after her mother died, and once that happened, she was able to tell her life story in her memoir that would inspire the musical and this film adaptation of it (a lot like how Joan Crawford's adopted daughter wasn't able to reveal the truth of the child abuse she endured from Joan until after Joan died).

[@markwhitman72]

Why in the world did the critics dislike Roz in this role? True Merman is the signature performance but Rosalind is a greater actress!!! I think she is superb and brings sympathy to the hard Rose!! Love the way she ends it saying "and her daughter Gypsy"!! Makes me cry!!

[@OldMastyr3]

Greater actress, for certain. But she was a lousy singer.

[@MarkWhitman-q3l]

When she ends it putting her daughter over her own name in the headline she's finally giving her " sing out Louise" daughter her approval after all these years. Makes one cry

[@nopoet83]

Rosalind was complete perfection in this film...i still cry at the end...good times with this movie

[@miamidolphinsfan]

This and Antie Mame are two of my favorite movies !!!! Just because - Roz Russell !!!

[@oldmanfromscenetwentyfour8164]

I adore Roz, she's the best at every role she has ever done! One of exceptional and overlooked roles was in "A Majority of One" with Alec Guinness and "His Gal Friday" showed off her timing and comic talent!

[@Mezzotenor]

Thanks for posting this! As a teenager I dismissed Rosalind Russell as a pale imitation of Ethel Merman in this role, but now that I'm nearly 50, I greatly respect her performance in this movie, particularly in the closing scenes. Also, I find that the film script adds helpful details from Ms. Lee's memoirs left out of the stage version. But both versions are equally enjoyable.

[@AtLastOnTheGround]

I know! there are so many movies where the mother and children just don't have the chemistry, and the bond between them is like that between a cashier and a customer. But Ros and Natalie were fantastic. Ethel couldn't have pulled it off, and Bette barely did. It's an inferior but charming adaptation of the musical, and Ros was wonderful in it.

[@grafonolafavorite]

Dear Natalie and Rosalind, you are missed!!

[@miamidolphinsfan]

for sure !!! Two terrific talents !!!!

[@OrangeXenon54]

@mosaicked You're so right. It was a delusional fantasy that proved herself but she's still in the same place. And she has the best "I dreamed it for you, June..... etc." It really brought out the bitterness and regret throughout the entire film. Because of her, I think Rose is the most complex character in cinema. She both longs for the spotlight, but mainly because she's been rejected by everyone else while simultaneously pushing them away. It's all so utterly tragic.

[@kitkeller5831]

Natalie Wood was a great beauty, as this scene shows.

[@EggieMeggieX]

i grew up on this film, and i only watched the stage musical afterwards.... to me she IS rose... and i think she's great!

[@bronxboy47]

Rosalind Russell was one of the most physically graceful women in Hollywood.

[@miamidolphinsfan]

What a great movie and TERRIFIC performances....I watch it at least once a year !!!

[@tropicalpancake56]

Quite emotional...I loved them both.

[@katherinkeegan8601]

Two of my favorite musicals are Gypsy and Auntie Mame. Rosalind played both roles over the top and still believable.

[@entertainer1987]

This ending to "Gypsy" is better than the 1974 and 2008 Broadway revivals. I know all musicals can't have a happy ending, but the ending in those revivals was just too cruel.

[@ACinemafanatic]

The ending in gypsy is like the bette midler version it’s not sad like the patti lupone version

[@AtLastOnTheGround]

I agree, for the most part. Most of them were just very "diva" performances. Ethel's especially. Ros was wonderful.

[@MokeleMbembeLives]

Rosalind Russell=Greatness

[@miamidolphinsfan]

totally agree

[@davidd6218]

Perfect casting.

[@miamidolphinsfan]

yes sir it was !!!

[@mosaicked]

@AtLastOnTheGround I like the triumphant feel of Roz's version of Rose's Turn. It's still pretty heart-wrenching to me, because even with all that drive and passion for performing (as seen in RT), it just wasn't meant to be for her.

[@sweeney60]

@barochial true, it doesnt matter if you sing it well, what matters is you sing it right. Even though she liped half this song and most of the movie, her emotion is their and is immensely powerful. No actress can touch her.

[@italobambino43]

Roz Russel, brilliant somewhat underrated actress, she was a class act!

[@miamidolphinsfan]

Watch her in Auntie Mame, both of these were her two best performances - she was great in The Front Page too,

[@Bend818]

An absolutely perfect ending

[@AtLastOnTheGround]

I tried uploading it, but it said there was a copyright infrigement on it and wouldn't let me. Same with Bette's (hideously campy) version.

[@AtLastOnTheGround]

@boynamedalexxx You're right : / The director sort of ruined it. Her "Rose's Turn" wasn't like the others because instead of being a breakdown song, he told her to act it as a song of triumph.

[@RetrofanFilms]

Hey, is there anyway that you can post the "Let Me Entertain You" version w/Natalie Wood? There was a version posted a while back, but somehow it got removed.

[@jennifersenn]

Roz was the best "Rose" ever! Ethel Merman and the rest were so annoying. Roz brought a deeper characterization to the part.

[@AtLastOnTheGround]

@mosaicked I totally just started following you on tumblr! haa Yeah, Ros Russell was a rare talent.

[@Duda-qj2ef]

Natalie wood. Camaleoa linda ótima atriz foi tão cedo

[@AtLastOnTheGround]

what's the ending like in those revivals?

[@marienoreene]

don't we just love roz!!!!

[@bigred997]

Rosalind wrote that the director and producer agreed that they use her singing voice otherwise it would have sounded phony. yes, she gave the most honest portrayal of a stage door mama. ethel merman was considered poison in hollywood after she laid a turkey in Call Me Madam. She doesn't didn't look good on camera.

[@miamidolphinsfan]

yet the very next year (1963) Merman was a standout in the enormous cast of the legendary It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad world, she was nominated for a supporting actress Oscar and won the Golden Globe.

[@entertainer1987]

SPOILER: When Rose says her dream to Lousie, Lousie laughs at her and walks off. Then there's Rose's own lit up marquee slowly fades away to her craziness within taking over.

[@KarenFrench-x2j]

Mirroring🌠🌠🌠.

[@thundererswrath2185]

LOVE THIS LADY!!!! Rosalind Russell: the greatest actress of all time (imo) and the most underrated

[@123dongeo]

Its a coincidence, My lil sister name is Rosalind and my lil bro name is Russel

[@AtLastOnTheGround]

She sang some of the more "diseuse" parts of "Rose's Turn".

[@blackamerican40]

The daughter still looks out for her mother. Love it!!

[@aleahhenderson-carter61]

Some of the best closing lines ever.

[@entertainer1987]

I meant FADING away.

[@sweeney60]

@barochial your welcome.

[@sweeney60]

@boynamedalexxx I have often wondered what it would have been like if Lisa had done the acting as well

[@jaredknight8838]

I personally prefer the tragic ending...

[@joel8583]

Why??

[@boynamedalexxx]

While Russell isn't my ideal Rose, she had her own take on the character, and acted the shit out of it. And though I don't like the "Rose's Turn" from the film, that has to do more with the direction and filming. Russell's (and Kirk's) performance were very powerful.

[@playgirlc]

everyone has a view on their favourite rose & why. this is my favourite... sum1 here said RR "acted the shit out of it" - i agree. breakdown song it may be, but it doesn't have to be uncontrolled, u can have a breakdown but look strong... that's part of being a performer. also, looking strong whilst the audience knows you are crumbling is a good way to elicit their sympathy too. for me, RR nails it, i love it, it suits me - not to comment on anyone else's portrayal...

[@Seductivesexysage]

You know who would make a fabulous remake of gypsy .. Vanessa Hudgens

[@boynamedalexxx]

I prefer the cruel endings. I think it fits the overall tone of the story better, and Rose, too. The happy one feels too tacked-on and forced. I don't believe Rose would be able to move past her bitterness like that, which is why I'd rather watch the bleak, sad ending. =/