Swing Dancing from the Movie Twiced Blessed (1945)

[@matthewerasmus4803]

Wished I lived in that era... Classical. Great play.

[@percivalramirez2276]

Very true Matthew unlike now music and dancing is a nono its all noise and non elegance they just keep jumping and howling eww disgusting

[@Mike_The_1950s_Historian]

Wow! Freda Wyckoff is here lindy hopping in the '40's...and then she's back again a decade later in the '50's doing rock n' roll movies! I dig it!

[@northstar9613]

For all of you wishing you could go out dancing like that, despair not! Although not a huge part of today's popular culture (except perhaps for 1998-2000), swing dancing/lindy hop/jitterbugging is very much alive. In any city over 100,000 people in North America, you are sure to find swing dances usually held at least once a week. You can almost always find lessons and you can dance like they do in the movie to similar music. So go out swinging now!

[@pepsiq11965]

Wow, this has to be the beginning of Rock & Roll. What rebels and wild dancing. Love it!!!!

[@Messofcolors]

The real “rebels” were African Americans from the Harlem of NY. They pioneered Lindy Hop, which is what they are dancing in the clip.

[@pepsiq11965]

@@Messofcolors American Blacks, have basically started every new Genre of music from Blues to Rock N Roll, to Disco, to Hip Hop, to House Music and in between and not to mention most of the dances from the 1920s and on

[@PhoenixxxStar]

This dancing is so awesome. If only it was still in vogue today. Thank you, KZbin and oldtimey for posting this. I love it. The 80's was my generation.

[@panovideo]

Wow, that's dance! That's art! Thank you for this real nice and funny movie classic, bye from Italy.

[@StormsongK]

One word...CLASS. Sorely, sorely missing nowadays. These times had it in spades.

[@Osteomorphis]

If you wanted to show someone what classy, consensual, swing dance is... this is that video.

[@SpeegBJ]

It's jitterbug.

[@northstar9613]

I'm going swing dancing tonight right here in Vancouver, Canada and can't wait after watching this lovely clip!! I'll try to watch my steps and swing-outs - but one mustn't be narrow minded in these things!!! Lol!

[@markensel8854]

I think this actually was the birth of rock & roll, in the sense that this was really the first generation to rebel and find their own musical identity. The music and dance steps were "suggestive" to say the least and caused quite an uproar with the older crowd. Rock & Roll indeed.

[@natalijakisacanin6017]

Potpuno si u pravu.

[@jondeik]

Just had my first lesson and dance tonight... so much fun! I'm 24 and after being severely disappointed by the club "dancing" that you speak of, I decided to look into this hip but classy style of dance... and God how I love the clothing from that time period!

[@SuopIsTheWinner]

Ah man this was a GREAT use of my time, omg I'm so happy right now.

[@erinmcdonald6076]

Out here in 2024 admiring these kids who are your great grandparents.

[@Rosina57NZ]

stunning - absolutely stunning dancing

[@barbaraa.brearley2579]

That’s when they knew how to dance!❤

[@HoneyBlade91]

I recently started watching black and white movies (i need something to do before i go to work in the afternoon XD) and i really love this dancing o.o i mean this is real dancing o.o it makes me wanna take a class or something to attempt to learn

[@Rayo_Rob_No.17]

Good ol' Hal and Alice! Do that "Merry-Go-Round" man! YES, these kids are SOLID! :D I knew Hal Takier, he was a real nice guy. I miss seeing him, he passed away last year or so. Lenny and Kay, oh man such great steps and good, solid Big Band tunes! Anything else is, well, icky! Don't be a square!

[@jamesdunn9714]

My mom and dad jitterbugged in our living room back in the 50's. They also competed according to my sister. Nice video.

[@sierria64]

COOL

[@GabrielDipo]

I cant believe that someday in my life i woyld say "she was cute" to somene's great great grandmother

[@Kaalec]

Everyone of the dancers in the back are infinitely better than the two lead dancers, especially him. That's not meant to be a criticism of the leads, but praise for the couples in the background. They're frickin amazing.

[@geraldinebowbia5176]

Wow what fun days. Never again beautiful memories 🙏🙏🙏❤️

[@th130]

i have to see this movie! imagine living in these days! it would be the best. swing dance scuffles. then the bouncer in the white suit; "before you get thrown off" haha, classic

[@koinend]

I've recently fell n love with this music and the dance is just amazing and i want to learn altho i fell a bit awkward as i thought i was the only one into it

[@qiesmorite]

UNA REVOLUCIÓN DE BAILE EN LOS 40. GENIAL. GRACIAS POR PONERLO, oldtimey.

[@SpeegBJ]

My mother was 18 in 1945 and won many Jitterbug (swing dance) contests dancing like this. In the '50's after she had me she taught me to also dance like this.

[@fluttershypony1760]

I'm only 17 and I know I sound a lot older when I say this I kinda wish people still danced like this what most people my age consider dancing is just grinding on each other and twerking I don't want to be thrown over a boys head like that I just wish there was more to dancing these days.

[@mimounah]

They do! This is lindy hop and swing dancing and people are still doing it all over the world! People your age too. There are many social dance communities, just google for them in your area. I myself dance Argentine Tango and Salsa, sometimes Lindy and swing. So FUN!!!

[@brad1596]

Very true,FluttershyPony - I was around your age when I first saw this movie on TV here in Australia in the mid-1960s;at the time my mother told me she'd seen it at the movies 20 years before.

[@theearthisntflatpleasestop9899]

Yeah but I saw the new swing dancing and it's not the same. The way they dance now... they dance out of ego instead of innocence. It's hard to explain.

[@johnwright1447]

Don't knock being thrown over a guy's head till you've tried it, sister. It is a gas.

[@markatwell8349]

Bro I'm 5 years younger than you and I agree

[@58orgbug]

This looks like movie for me. great clip, thanks.

[@garyschultz7768]

that's Jimmy Lyndon dancing (the 1st couple) ... He's 97 & as of today 05/05/2021 is still above ground....i wish him the BEST !!!!...

[@lindyhop411]

@Novur You can do that today. Google "Lindy Hop" and your city/state to find out where you can dance like this, with out the strobe lights.

[@Kaybug0110]

Man, I would love to have grown up between the 40 's & 70's! I'm only 21 though :(

[@djhillbloom1029]

I loved the 20's - 60's

[@PrestigeSeattle]

I've been trying to find the title of this movie for so long! Thanks :D

[@lizlee6290]

Great dancing, great music. Just looked up the movie on wikipedia (it's not on IMDB, weird.) From the synopsis it's very Parent Trappish (the Hayley Mills version) and funny! I'd love to see it!

[@gregoryagogo]

I love the ida of all kinds of antics around a dance floor... there's room for so much more in this scene! I want a modern day orchestra to play all the music from this scene... like The Bill Elliott Swing Orchestra! Especially love the riff at 3:30 !!!! Love the guitar at 4:21...as short as it is...

[@tonofdynamite]

2 minutes 24 seconds into the clip and the spinning lady, now that is skill and balance at its best!

[@zinnycat1597]

i know! its such amazin dancing

[@lindyhop411]

@Kaybug0110 Google your city/state and "Lindy Hop" and you should be able to find some swing dancing near you that's from the era. :-)

[@GarColga]

Love this clip! I need to see the whole film it looks like fun. I've searched everywhere I know, is it available at all? Help!!

[@erha007]

He he. Nice vid, havn't seen that one before. Thanks for posting!!

[@gregoryagogo]

It's fun how the music gradually speeds up... like a something got wound-up!

[@lindyhop411]

@PhoenixxxStar It's still popular today! Do a search of your city/state and "Lindy Hop" and you'll find something. The #1 swing dance video on KZbin is from 2006!

[@zoryada]

ADORE SWING!!!!! GREAT DANCE!!!!

[@gregoryagogo]

2:19 guy walks in front of those dancers precisely at the wrong moment! That's those dancers moment to shine, and that guy walks right in front of them as she is flipping upside down!

[@carmenferrer5606]

I love it this music and dancing

[@Piccolo7126]

wasn't the girl in the glasses in Vertigo. And she looks awfully similar to that book keeper in the big sleep.

[@carlmar5681]

African American music was awesome back then

[@argophontes]

It's not racist to praise the creators of those styles of music, unless you ONLY praise the contributions one particular race. As I said, the origins of jazz and swing (and even ragtime) were multicultural, no one group developed them.

[@Bolanboogie100]

***** At least you said adopted it and NOT stole it Like most like to say.

[@argophontes]

***** Sorry, no, the origins ARE multicultural. There is plenty of non-African influence in Jazz. Jazz origins also include Gypsy and klezmer music. This 'they stole that from us' B.S. mentality is exactly the reason racism continues.

[@Bolanboogie100]

***** Yes i knew you meant STOLEN in the first place, but of course you're wrong.. But Blacks have been credited with some great Music, like The Blues. But of course like most things in life people come along and make things better..and improve on it. as is with music.

[@Bolanboogie100]

Yes i don't agree. Peace.

[@sandaglad]

the first number is called "Solid potato Salad," the second is just a generalized swing number by the studio band, which later used the same number for a dance sequence in an Andy Hardy movie. (and it's "floy floy" not foy foy).

[@Zpik3]

Oh and to make that more clear, that was from another movie from the same era focusing on Lindyhop.. My reply was hasty, but if you check the video in the bar on your right titled something along the lines of "hellzapoppin" you will see what i mean.

[@R2i3c41]

Muito bom. Gostria de ver o filme todo.

[@Sjudit84]

OMg, I would love to live in that era, when guys could actually dance and wanted to also!:D And the music was fun and live! I am so sad that in my area there are no places to learn swing and jitterbug!:(

[@JoeDoe2]

I don't know the name of the move, but the cutest part is where the girl acts like her feet are slippery and she can't stand up, leaning against the guy who has to prop her up. Too cute.

[@lindyhop411]

@sabinoson Freda isn't in this film, it's a mistake. Freda's first film was Living It Up (1954).

[@percivalramirez2276]

ohhow I wish I was into that age I was only 2 yrs old then I love it real swing dance unlike now'

[@TomClarkSouthLondon]

LOVE IT!

[@NekroSara]

man o man they make swing dancing look so easy! :D

[@VideoRations]

Makes me want to take swing dance lessons!

[@BansheePrinzess]

I wanna see the rest of the movie

[@7410n0]

"She's clowning. Then why aren't I laughing?" lol

[@keytesofessex]

awesome moves !

[@patricklobo3871]

swing is so lovely..

[@softballknucklehead]

Imdb.com has it on their website.

[@АртурАндреев-х4е]

С ума сойти можно.. Спасибо.

[@terryclary]

Great video....... Terry

[@jodeviv]

Don't worry - you can find plenty of places to dance like this today! Just look for Lindy Hop dances.

[@Tadhg64]

"One must not be narrow-minded in these matters." Amen sistah.

[@Swingforever1]

Hi I love this and have been looking to buy the video or dvd but cant find it anywhere, can anyone help, thanks

[@wambutu7679]

Would you be able to upload more of the movie? It looks like a classic of the time period.

[@nishanoire]

Where is this movie!!! I totally want to see it!!!!

[@Pokarface7]

@fjaos usted esta en lo correcto. Yo estoy viendo este video en una clase para ver la evolucion de la musica Americana, y este es un antepasado del rock ;-)

[@cavaleer]

"Look at those squares out there!" HAHA

[@melijorge]

Hi!! I really like this kind of videos, do you have digital copyes of these? and maybe others? I really would watch them with my family...

[@juantello5664]

Buena música un placer desde chile

[@thiadrauer]

I love this song ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

[@fjaos]

@qiesmorite, no es "una forma original de bailar un rock", es "la manera de bailar swing", un antepasado del rock, bastante superior por cierto. Seguramente ni le suena el asunto, le recomendaría que se informara.

[@glennusher4160]

I Love the old Black and White Classic Movies

[@markhall302]

The first guy dancing…. i want those pants. What kind of pants are those?

[@toastnjam7384]

I don't know if the pants have a name but he's wearing a Zoot Suit.

[@jenniferswe]

swing dancing looks like fun.

[@xollyeux]

he just punches him like its not big deal LOL i love it good ole days and everyone goes right back to dancing jivin phoulz

[@mimierp]

CAN YOU UPLOAD THE WHOLE MOVIE? I CAN'T FIND IT AT MY LIBRARY OR ANYWHERE! PLEASE UPLOAD THE WHOLE THING.

[@qiesmorite]

Genial, que forma más original de bailar un rock and roll, eso si que innovar una forma revolucionaria de bailar.

Aquí vemos propuesta de Rueda Casino (Salsa) al estilo del Jitterbug, con música Swing (Jazz). Este baile alimentó a los bailes del Jive (DanceSport) y estos dos al Rock'n Roll d los años 50's.

[@sidewinder0811]

...wäre meine Zeit gewesen !!!

[@ViolaPressley]

Funny. Great dancing

[@LordJoseBoss]

@Nueztoy ve la peli no?

[@lindyhop411]

@zoetheatre The dancers in the background are some of the most famous California Lindy Hoppers ever. Don't pay attention to the actors obviously doing comedic choreography. Yes, Hellzapoppin is amazing, but not all Lindy Hop is about dancing faster and doing air steps.

[@lindyhop411]

@rocketfuel205 People do! Look up some videos of Lindy Hop! Pretty much every city has some kind of swing dancing scene. :-)

[@lindyhop411]

@forumghost1 There are many different kinds of Lindy Hop. Lindy Hoppers celebrate individuality, so smooth and wild Lindy is very much acceptable.

[@jeffreally2936]

" Whats the idea",,,,,, LOL, have not heard that in a LONG time.........

[@Anthony_in_Bloomington_Indiana]

I so want to see this movie! The plot is that 2 twin sisters meet after being apart for 7 years. (They're parents divorced.) And they trade places. It must be that the sister who doesn't know how to dance is masquerading as the sister who knows how to dance.

[@TheSirKris]

Ah, this is the best music ever!

[@swingscout]

west coast is fun, and so is east coast, but in my opinion, lindy hop is the big poppa of all swing.

[@clarahamers993]

Chapeau!!!!!!!

[@michaelmcgee8543]

This looks like a film produced by M. G.M. Glue Gallagher and the actress who was in bathing beauty as the student Jean whats her name and one of the twin sister , whom both appeared in a Andy Hardy film, and appeared in till the clouds roll by

how does one call this music?

[@renejote]

Esto es puro rock and roll!!! En KZbin bajen VIVA EL ROCK AND ROLL MANUEL VARGAS. Un homenaje a la mejor música de todos los tiempos. También DISCO 45 MANUEL VARGAS.

[@bmxgenie]

any one know the next part please

[@mcintron43]

I'm from the 50's music.I love swing music and now I know why.This is like a precursor of Rock;n Roll.

[@cwdor]

Maria Cintron..... dumbass

[@R2i3c41]

Muito bom. Gostaria de ver o filme todo.

[@Novur]

I wish I lived in the 40s. Back then, you could actually go out for a night of dancing, rather than a night of standing vaguely next to someone, thrashing your limbs and getting deafened by subs and blinded by strobe lights.

[@LuceroULennon]

Would want to do this dance with a lady one day o7

[@xandy32]

ok...but how does it end ?where is the rest of that scene?