Take Care of My Little Girl (1951)

[@tressaza]

I always feel good after watching old movies. I started my movie watching at 10 years old. Now I'm 70, and still get a kick out of them.

[@FemiNelson-sb1em]

@anneza5 • I so agree. We cannot afford Cable or Satellite anymore, let alone have free TV bc where we live, signal is bad, high winds always affect free TV. Despite not liking these new phones, making the best of it is part of enjoying free YT. We're so grateful for these beautiful movies that I too recall watching since the early 60's. 1st in Spanish, then in English. Now in both, now n again in other languages. Padre God be Praised for so many that are uploading these beautiful movies. ❤ 🙏 "Isa"

[@speedysteve5229]

No swearing, no sex. Perfect. I hate modern movies. I end up turning them off because they swear their heads off at nothing and next thing they are throwing their clothes off. If they only knew how offensive and boring it is, they would not bother wasting their money making that junk.

[@nikkishears6402]

I'm in my thirties, and these old movies are all I watch. I just love the simple beauty of the time in which they were filmed. I grew up watching old black and white movies with my mom. Some of my favorite memories were watching her favorite movies with her. She loves Jeanne Crain, and so do I. Just a brilliant actress, and a classic beauty. There will never be movies like these again, and it's a real tragedy. Thanks so much for sharing. Loved every moment!

[@fernanditaluiz2591]

Oh wow.. nice to know I'm not the only old soul. ❤️

[@maxinelowe6285]

I wish the younger grandchildren enjoyed these too they're missing such treasures x

[@nikkishears6402]

@@maxinelowe6285 , I know, but keep trying. I made my nice fall in love with Shirley Temple. "Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm" is her favorite.

[@cindykincade589]

Ohhh it was so nice to read your comment about watching the old movies with your mother. I did the same thing with my moma! So many of them just sweet and good and all around wonderful. My moma is gone now but the memories we made watching them mean the world to me. Treasure your memories too! God bless!

[@normansmithers7631]

don't forget jean peters.

[@cordelianutter2511]

Jennifer Jones was my grandma’s aunt. I didn’t realize how much she accomplished until we went to her funeral memorial in Tulsa. She looks just like a perfect mixture of grandmother and her sister. I can’t get over it. ❤️❤️❤️

[@lt7378]

Wow! That’s amazing to be related to Jennifer Jones. Yes, she was a big Hollywood star.

[@mona2242]

Laura i loved her in Love is a many Splendored Thing.

[@angelsarereal6003]

Explain your connection since Jennifer Jones was an only child.

[@jasminejones9937]

Jennifer Jones was an only child so she can't be your grandmother's aunt 🙄 ( tsk tsk your granny lied to you 🤨)

[@cordelianutter2511]

@@jasminejones9937 We sometimes use “aunt” when speaking about older cousins. We went to service/showing they held in Tulsa after she had passed. Yes my grandmother, Valda Isley was related to Phyllis Isley aka Jennifer Jones.

[@andreaprosser2782]

"Ruth doesn't need to be tolerated, she needs to be wanted." Still rings as true for people today as it did then.

[@uk7900]

I love this sentence so so much ❤❤

[@PetroicaRodinogaster264]

@@uk7900ou are 200 % correct. *Needed and tolerated* are totally different to being *wanted* . I might need milk of magnesia, I might tolerate it - but do I want it *NEVER!* that’s the difference.

[@KatieoftheNight]

These college women of 1951 are the same age/generation as my late grandma. I see a lot of them in her. Their mannerisms, their dress, the way they say things, the way they move about. I found this movie because I was looking for sorority films. I love it!

[@judybus1]

If she's anything like the girls in this movie, I wouldn't be very proud if I were you.

[@gullwingstorm857]

@@judybus1 Oh shut up.

[@KripaWilliams]

@@judybus1yes! I agree, specially with the bigotry that’s expressed so nonchalantly 🙄

[@FemiNelson-sb1em]

​@@judybus1Not all of those horrid Sororities were awful. Plus, you're passing judgement without even considering that its not the character she's referring to. She's referring to the way these young ladies dress, the way they carry themselves in manner of walking vs how women carry n walk nowadays.

[@FemiNelson-sb1em]

​@@judybus1 Plus, the manner of basic expression n when I stated the "character", I meant the lack of character of the typical Sorority girls that did not demonstrate strength to be just & all the qualities of having true Character. Which sadly ppl like you demonstrate by passing judgement & seeing what I mentioned in regards to what reminded her of her Beloved. Peace be with everyone 🙏 ❤ "Isa"

[@rozyvee]

"Take Care of My Little Girl" This movie was made 2 years before I was born. This movie is so full of the RIGHT choices in life no matter how old you get, doing the right thing, always holds your character and integrity in tact. Sometimes our parents need to be taught that. Good movie with old fashion values like my dad taught me. My dad...left me in the hands of my husband the title of this movie caught my eye, because those were his words to him, "take care of my little girl".

[@we.must.decrease]

Precious memories!

[@rozyvee]

lillyrose sunset YES indeed...:-)

[@markduncan-brown4717]

Thank you Rosie..for sharing this thought. In todays world i we would do well to not lose sight of this. Please take a look at my new little blog..be the first :} .. beingpresentblog.wordpress.com/

[@rozyvee]

lillyrose sunset Isn't it strange, that two people that meant so much to eachother, I mean the two were in separable. Then grow up and dispose of you as if you are nothing, and talk to you as if your just anyone online. When in fact your talking to your Mom, yet it's so hard for the child now an adult to realize that mom loves you always and forever.

[@rozyvee]

lillyrose sunset Being born again means...reborn clean start. The Lord says if you have I'll feelings with your brother...(in this case not your brother but your mother) do not come to me, for if you can't love him who you can see, how can you love me which you haven't seen. Born again is God like, humble, selfless, make amends with your flesh your conscious your jealousy, do not take that which you have not earned. Come clean with truth. Your lies have been said so much for so long you don't know the difference from truth a lies...your mother God has made to care for you and scarface for you and your brother and sisters. How could you not see what is true and as plan as the nose on your face. Your children see it...little eyes see. Evil, jealousy a bad seed is what you have been. But, God is GoOD working in my life ...protecting me when my own children turned their backs on me...Jesus was their..put a perfect stranger to take me in...when I was homeless. Yet, how many times have I taken my kids in Cats dogs and all...three...God has opened my eyes. .to see my children only care for their father...who never lifted a finger for them...just filled my children with lies... God forgive your father for not providing for his children.... But taken all he cab from the fruit their mother laid down for them. My children, who have been wholeheartedly loved, protected then from knowing the ugly truth that their dad put me through...because I didn't want to spoil their childhood love for their father...like my mother destroyed my little brothers and sisters love for my dad...uglyness has to stop somewhere...STOP it will...God has control and protection of my grandkids...they will know better...because their heart felt my selfless love...that seed was planted and it will bring fruit. .if my kids won't wake up.

[@ridirih9807]

This movie is such a beautiful look at accepting yourself and others for who they are, not for how they look or what they can do for you. Jeanne Crain could act in anything. She does a wonderful job in this movie, as well as in Pinky, People Will Talk, and Cheaper by the Dozen. She always does a lovely job at being in movies that celebrate the individuality of all kinds of ladies. She is an actress that I really respect.

[@carolbarber6413]

Opop

[@desertodavid]

I just watched the movie PEOPLE WILL TALK a couple weeks ago. Surprisingly it was a very good movie!

[@katherinebyron2177]

Love Dale Robertson - He use to come out to our ranch in southern Arizona when I was very young. He's such a cutie!!!

[@leegaffrey3823]

I was seated next to Mr. Robertson in first class on a flight from San Diego to Dallas. He was very interested in what I did in the business world and when I questioned him he sort of down played his movie experiences. Something one would not expect from those in the acting world.

[@wilmafreeman4298]

@@leegaffrey3823 aAA

[@Laura-Lee]

Younger people see films like this and think of them as fairy tales, Sci-Fi or "ancient" hiistory. They don't realize NOT long ago people believed and acted with dignity & scruples. Truth & sacrificial love & friendship didn't shift like a whirlwind, it was something firm to build your life on and cling to when things got hard and confusing. These things STILL exists. You may have to look harder, dig deeper or nurture them IN yourself, but don't give up! Some things in life are worth the cost!

[@zemachado374]

But some of the best things in life are free ... even if you only belivie in that old and dirty thing called "god almighity MONEY" ?!?!?!...

[@SenorZorrozzz]

I understand what you are saying but the point of the film is that only two people here had scruples. The rest were rich privileged cheating liars.

[@crabbyappleton4384]

Great thought. Much appreciated.

[@spookyben]

KKK and Jim Crow laws, creations of the Democratic Party. Instead of spurning these racists the blacks voted them into power, abandoned their potential and moved on to the Democratic voting plantations of misery in Baltimore, Detroit, Chicago, South Central etc. Some people are just as racist as many were when this film was based but now blacks keep voting them in to power.

[@brodieworsencroft3296]

+Sunny Quackers people like you like to quote racism back then like its gone away now, and have no idea how far we have sunk as a society today. I. Have lived it , and am watching it worsen daylight. Look who we are willing to elect as president

[@robinrichter5907]

What a great movie...remember that kindness to others is so important, NOT labels. Snobbery is an awful trait that will always bite you in the ass. What you have means nothing unless you have the heart to go with it

[@julialimbrick333]

Thanks for the old black-and-white movies. They make for a relaxing afternoon of movie watching.

[@sarashitzu]

I remember as a child dressing up even to go shopping in town, even though i was only a pre schooler I remember my parents walked to churuch with us kids and all our friends, walked with us we lived in a small BC packers settlement in the north, no cars so everyone walked in a big group and sang as they walked it was so nice I liked listening to the adults singing as we all went down the sidewalk together. I was still in a stroller, but I remember it still. they seemed to have songs for every occasion, now there are songs but many i think should not exist. We had the May-day celebration and we danced around the may pole, they would elect the queen of the May i have an old film of a May day and the crowning of the queen from 1959, I was still in the oven LOL so to speak, but it is so neat to see. I can't remember when that stopped, I still remember in school there were ribbons around the may pole and i grabbed one and danced around it with the other children, it was so much fun. why are there so many who hate our traditions and religion. and heritage? they don't have any idea of what is coming to replace it, and their freedoms which they seem so willing to give up, for a bit of fake safety.

[@SuperAngela1226]

mrsbiblebeliever That sounds so wonderful!

[@cbranalli]

"why are there so many who hate our traditions and religion. and heritage?" because we baby boomers - myself included - succumbed to the siren song of youthful rebellion and "free" sex. next thing a lot of girls got pregnant - and the supreme court came to the rescue by legalizing murder. that's why everything is so wrong now - and we can't put the genie back in the bottle. "SETTLED LAW" indeed.

[@marybroderick8265]

@@cbranalli our only hope is Jesus. Only He can change the human heart.

[@eagleshah9106]

@@marybroderick8265 no one ever can change hearts expt allmighty GOD.... though Jesus is a human being not god....may Allah protect you ....

[@annebalderston2520]

@@marybroderick8265 Amen🙏🏻

[@thehappysheep2023]

they really knew how to dress back then. Love the styles

[@sakuratanaka7295]

Indeed, watching the elegance during those years, I have to conclude that our society went from class to trash. Look at the hairstyle not just the dresses, even black people dresses that pretty those days. Today? even whites (and all other races as well) look like they are dressing from the closets of the Salvation Army! Back then, women were so elegant, and men were so handsome!

[@coolkingww2d-daygillespie196]

Yes I agree 💯💯💯💯💯

[@secretsquirrel7300]

While I enjoy watching these films and love the styles, I wouldn't want to have to wear uncomfortable dresses all the time. I enjoy my comfort, yet still dress nicely. I don't wear t-shirts or grungy clothing out if the house. We can still look nice while being comfortable.

[@felisatan2569]

@@sakuratanaka7295 ml

[@pettylilthing]

@@sakuratanaka7295 what this have to do with race tho…..

[@sharoncrawford3042]

Movie was made 6 yrs before I was born. I love all the old 40s and 50s. So innocent and decent.

[@fernanditaluiz2591]

Well, I was born in the 80's and just love these oldies. Clean humour and no cussing.

[@Quaronna]

Not innocent. Just sanitized

[@lele35md]

At least I can get a break from seeing people half dressed and no cussing.

[@doberman1ism]

It was great seeing Thelma Lou, Barney Fife’s old girlfriend. And Lovey from Gilligans Island. Jeannie Crane was so beautiful and such a wonderful actress. There is a powerful lesson about life that is to be learned through watching this story. Morals, values, scruples and manners we’re such a wonderful asset to one’s character. It breaks heart to see that there is so much meanness and division in the people of the United States of America. Will we ever turn back to the old values? I fear not in my lifetime.

[@donnafletcher5386]

The meanness is everywhere. So very sad.

[@secretsquirrel6308]

You should understand that the division is intentional, it is fomented by the hustlers who find profit in the creation of dissension. Consider that there had been a considerable change round about twenty years ago. Oh, there were pockets of incivility here or there. But now, it is widespread. Do you wonder how that happened?

[@doberman1ism]

@@secretsquirrel6308 I understand!

[@debbienewton909]

and Gail Davis, who played a girlfriend of Andy Griffith's, the one who used shotguns.

[@concessionconfessionbycand1614]

The screenplay was written by the brothers that wrote "Casablanca". I saw this as a young girl on my grandma's tv. I'm so happy to see it again.

[@bigred997]

as a kid, i looked forward to tales of wells fargo every week starring dale robertson. always gives 100% in all his performances.

[@eileenmchale3140]

Love Dale Robertson and Jeanne Crain. Thankyou for posting. Xx

[@debtfreedivas8513]

Young woman goes to her parent's alma mater with the sole focus of pledging her mom's fraternity. She learns values and integrity along the way. Nice film with character development and an inside look at frats and sororities.

[@sorenadix6411]

Yep, modernization started when the other Greek house had guys who asked you out, AND told you that the date was "dutch, of course"! I'd give this a 5/5 stars - There are so many layers to this movie; very original! I loved it! Where did those women have room for all of those fabulous outfits & winter coats?

[@terryrussel3369]

I miss those days. I miss them a hell of a lot. For all you young whipper-snappers out there, these were the days when you and/or your parents would pay cash for a useful, profitable college degree. Besides that, no bank would loan out even the comparatively moderate sums involved without collateral. Part and full time jobs, Hard work, scholarships and dedication got you to that cap n' gown, not a gigantic debt.

[@secretsquirrel7300]

The cost of a degree has also soared astronomically compared to the cost of living in the last 30 years. It has forced anyone without money to take student loans.

[@raeannaroylance5401]

We didn’t start this fire

[@terryrussel3369]

@@secretsquirrel7300YEP ! All By Design !

[@Chapmangl7]

Finally a movie thats from the 50's thats set in the 50's!

[@tawnyatorgl8731]

Another good one. Thank you for posting. I've always marched to my own drum. The beat was inclusive not necessarily a defined individuality but more of be you. The rythem of your own personal pace without judgement.

[@stephaniealexander3314]

I was reading thru some of the “comments” on this channel and someone wrote about their genuine “good feelings” that they got from watching this MOVIE. 💜☺️ Then someone “commented” on that person and society and how terrible and evil and rotten people are and went on “ranting” and “raging” and wrote cruel and down - right mean things about that simple innocent “comment” the person made. THAT is sad and just NOT NICE.... NOT the persons positive comment about this movie. Let’s try to keep things as pleasant as possible.... so we can all SHARE in a simple and interesting discussion about THE MOVIE 🍿 🎥✨🕊✨💁🏼💗

[@bhollins3556]

Thank you, Stephanie. I agree!

[@marybranicki3354]

I soooooooo agree...... Thank you for staying on the positive!! side

[@pravinasings8098]

welcome to the internet...where people can be anonymous

[@dazzlingdeb8427]

I've seen this movie many years ago... I had forgotten a very young Mitzi Gaynor was in it. And Betty Lynn was with Jeanne Craine in Cheaper By The Dozen.

[@azurelt]

"Ruthie doesn't need to be tolerated, she needs to be wanted."

[@rainiedwards2342]

Yes indeed Mr. Dale Robertson was a fine figure of a real man a loner and no apologies did his thing and was respectful very handsome. I think he is part Cherokee like me and my mother( who also is Black and Irish). I see why my mother loved this man, he was the epitome of class, regal honest and did not care what people thought when Mr Dale set them straight when a wrong was committed. Yes Love Mr. Jeffery Hunter too handsome to and a gentleman and a fine actor. I know how it feels to be bullied and not accepted because of being 'different'. Yes I am of mixed heritage, Black West Indian part Cherokee and part Irish with long hair but not pretty but very intelligent play som musical instruments but, who relearning left handed now, electric guitar and violin due to an accident I sustained. But, regardless I was never good enough to those who really do not matter due to their insecurities and false pride and money or whatever bugs them. My point being, I see these old movies to remind me and those other young people in this 21st Century that stupidity bias and the like occurs in any century and any decade it's all the same , human nature I reckoning and furthermore, being in a fraternity does not make or break a person and being accepted in a click popular group is the same thing irrelevant. I think people should see these moral and thought provoking movies to understand what really is important: faith hope charity country strength honesty and character is all that is required, and being with genuine people does bring peace security and perhaps happiness, period. Love this movie , consequently I will see it a second time again later this month. Thank you very much for this special upload. Good afternoon.

[@cristinagoco254]

The designers and hairstylists of the 1940s and 1950s came up with the classiest and most beautiful fashions and hairstyles.

[@DiaFollicle]

So true. When watching and reading beauty how-tos from the time period, women's beauty was a scientific method and art form in its own right. Stylists today are unable to truly replicate the softness and natural beauty of this period. Especially since many of the chemicals and items used are no longer made.

[@StrongnBeautiful]

The 40s are my favorite era of style👌🏾

[@donniscampbell7101]

Jeffrey Hunter was, to me, the most handsome actor ever!! I fell in love with him when he portrayed Jesus in "King of Kings". He was so poignant and awesome! Also in movie with John Wayne and Natalie Wood where he was finding his sister who had been kidnapped by Indians. Think it was The Searchers.

[@nancyhowell4505]

King of Kings was the first time I ever saw Jeffrey Hunter. Never forgot him after that. Always looked for more of him. 👏👍👍🙂

[@pillardelaney4726]

@@nancyhowell4505 These so blue eyes,King of Kings, what a movie.!!!!!!

[@100marymich]

Sad to say that Jeff Hunter died at about 42 years of age after falling down a flight of stairs.

[@OlgaPogozheva]

Look how slim and gentle people were. And so much integrity. If we could only keep that!

[@Michelle-pn9xt]

This one movie. Everyone was not slim or the same size. Nice fantasy.

[@OlgaPogozheva]

@@Michelle-pn9xt actually, people ARE getting bigger and fatter. That's the reason they re-calculated the average weight of one passenger on airplanes. That was the reason of one airplane crash in early 2000's (because they based their average passenger's weight on the data from the 60s, and it changed drastically). And that is the reason why many people don't suit into a standard seat anymore (I've read an article recently, about schools, can't find it now). So unfortunately people nowadays DO change, there's no denying that. We do get bigger.

[@katelynkingston8267]

@@OlgaPogozheva these older movies even the extras are slim and above average looking, it definitely has to do with diet. They all have definite (healthy) facial features (reminds me of young Korean or some European populations, they are all above average almost)

[@dharter100]

@@OlgaPogozheva they didn't have prepared food either. Mothers had the luxury of staying home and cooking dinner. Cost of living now a days is very high.

[@OlgaPogozheva]

dharter100 it’s not about processed foods only, it’s about the content of that food. In the US, literally nothing is organic. Monsanto defines all food standards. In Europe & Asia, the situation is better, but the tendency is frightening.

[@DiaFollicle]

There's a song for everything. A slow jam for curfew and bed, an upbeat piece for when you get pinned by a cheat, and a sweet baritone to make the other guy you're seeing jealous.

[@linfh8431]

Love watching these movies. Thinking my mom and her sister watched these movies. Makes me smile.

[@singergal57]

Thank you so much for posting this -- one of my favorite movies --- cannot find on dvd and rarely shown!! Thanks again!

[@juliam.mallen9019]

Most powerful sentence in the film.. "There are a lot of good about sorietys but not enough to makeup for the people they hurt" #endhazing be nice not mean!

[@mkeogh76]

This was one of Jeanne Crain's last ingenue roles. At the time, she was a married mother of three and it was getting tougher for her to play the naive innocent which she had done for most of her career with the notable exception of "Pinky." After this picture, it appears she decided that it was time for both an image change and to play more adult characters. For her next picture ("People Will Talk" with Cary Grant), she'd ditch her signature long-locks for a more mature hairstyle and play a sadder-but-wiser girl.

[@ingridclare7411]

'Long locks' don't indicate immaturity. Just because she has 3 children doesnt mean she can't have long hair!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Women of all ages once used to have long hair. It was beautifully pinned up. Before women were told they had to cut their hair!! It is not mandatory for older women to cut their hair and its stupid they do it. I have long hair as an older woman and its much admired. I wear it tied up often...

[@drmantistobboggangonzodr3961]

Back then didn’t the studios like MGM etc have a contract with actresses and the studios were the ones deciding the casting they put different actresses up for ? Well Hollywood still decides on who to cast today but I just meant that the studio were the ones who picked the image they wanted for certain actresses. And maybe actors too, I don’t know 🤷🏼‍♀️ I’ve only read autobiographies about mostly female actresses from the golden age of Hollywood which mentioned the studio relationship; the men’s memoirs / autobiographies I’ve read didn’t get into the subject. there were many actresses like Judy garland who after the popularity of wizard of oz who felt like the studio was trying to dress them younger didn’t want them to get married and have children or gain weight or show any type of figure because they wanted them to be seen as young to play the roles the public still perceived them as... Judy also was given pills and put in strict diets which stunted her growth and hurt her health. (They also worked them way over hours which would be acceptable today, particularly for children, according to Judy and those who worked with her.). Shirley temple said she had the same types of issues. Desk arnaz and Lucille ball - Lucy’s mother, when they were accused of being communists or sympathizers if communists, reportedly thought some rival studio was behind it. Which sounds nuts but who knows. Some TV 📺 trivia for you: You can clearly hear Lucy’s mom in I love Lucy takes, in the audience since she had a distinctive laugh and sat by the sound mike. Since they used those laugh tracks in many other shows later on, you can recognize her laugh in 60s, 70s and 80s shows too!

[@mojomaxy]

@@ingridclare7411 I believe the comment implies the actress appeared mature with the shorter cut. I'm older have long hair and have had it shorter. No big deal. Luv these old movies

[@yodservant]

@@ingridclare7411 agreed...long hair is beautiful and powerful...

[@Sunny-jz3dy]

Well she sure doesnt look like a mother of 3! lol

[@SafeSpaceInc]

Thank you for sharing these classic and priceless snapshots of a more simple and carefree and lovely time. Happy Thanksgiving. ❤

[@lovearttherapyalways]

Thanks for this! Fabulous movie with a good moral at the end of the story! Really the sort of thing I love!

[@christineconte2245]

❤ the fashion from the 50’s. Women were “ naturally “ beautiful . Thank you !

[@melodyberndt3914]

I'm getting to where I like Jeanne Crain's movies. I never knew anything about sororities. It all DOES seem vain. Loved the ending !!

[@radioserrelind]

Well ahead of its time -- confronts hazing and girl-on-girl bullying.

[@sssl9528]

Mari Rose Are you implying that girl on girl bullying is unique to this generation?

[@宮内利明-q8g]

Still attracting me after the turning point towards the end: so good an old story lesson of love's growing couples each. I repent to miss even a blind love.

[@shelynaemerald4676]

This is a cute movie. I love these classics ❤

[@vangiegudgeon3892]

Im 69yrs of age im just watching this now haven't seen this yet while i was reading the comments sounds to good to be true see how i go thank you kindly & muchly friends🤣💚🙏🧡🐕🐾👍!!!

[@rosarioreside3327]

It happened that I watched this Movie TakeCare of My Little Girl 1951. I wish you a Blessful Happy Healthty Birthday Ms. Mitzi Gaynor hope &pray you got more birthdays to come!🙏🎶🎶sing.Had same b-day with my Mother Sept. 4 😘

[@rebeccaherschman3069]

Thanks for posting love these movies more than the ones the trash that comes from Hollywood nowadays.

[@catherinethompson5325]

i see where betty lynn who played thelma lou in the andy griffith show is in this too . she just passed not two weeks ago at 95 . May all of these fine actors Rest In Peace .

[@butziporsche8646]

Jeanne Crain was always like the ultimate "Girl Next Door" that you dreamed of but never discovered next door!

[@juhliwoodpath9465]

A microcosm of what really goes on in every cooperation, institution, neighborhood etc... if I had a daughter i would make her watch this movie to see how people really are behind closed doors!

[@debbiekelly2850]

Don't forget Churches; who preach words to get; "worker bees"; & if one listens carefully can find these same practices going on at the church too.

[@girlfromthebronxbywayofelb7288]

I don't think sorority life has changed very much. The meanness is still a prominent feature. Luckily, they don't seem to be as popular as they used to be. Many girls on campus thought rush was a joke, "oh, so I guess you need to buy your friends." And they don't seem to own houses they way they did in the past. Some of them rent spaces, but some don't seem to even pretend that housing is part of the deal. And the hazing continues "undercover" despite the universities making the behavior "illegal". It will be nice to see the last of this foolishness done with.

[@kapitolkitties2149]

Oh, it's Mrs. Thurston Howell........way before she took that 3 hour tour. : )--"

[@56bluegold]

A Very Good Movie. Jeanne Crain was very Beautiful, back in her day.

[@carolswarbrick1722]

oh how very glad my schooling never had such vile standards. l had everyone as my friend. Never bullied. Ugly behaviour. Stuff the fraternity stuff stuff stuff ugh!!!!

[@denisecarnes5456]

I have never seen this movie before. I am originally from England and currently live in Australia. I was absolutely fascinated. I have never seen anything like it. I don't really understand the freshman or sorority thing except that the 'freshman' are in the first year of college? Do they really do all that singing? I had heard that they had sorority? groups but have little understanding as to how that came about or even much about them. It's all new to me. I wasn't born until 1952 so was wondering if this 'tradition' still continued through the 60's and beyond. Anyway suffice to say I am not a 'group' type of joining person so probably would have been independent if I was living there at that time. It doesn't appeal to me but I guess it must be a tradition in the USA. Anyway it was an interesting movie.

[@seeadler3233]

Denise Carnes, Freshman = 1st year , Sophomore = 2nd year , Junior = 3rd year , Senior = 4th year . US high schools also use the same nomenclature for school years 9-10-11-12 . Most men who started college after discharge from the armed forces found the sororities and fraternities --- shall we say " sophomoric ".

[@annaloves5814]

It is a romantic movie with morals, no matter how you slice it. I love it!

[@annaloves5814]

When men were men and woman were ladies ♡

[@theresacampbell8067]

And your beauty shown from the inside, although many of these stars are physically appealing there were many who were not physically attractive, but had "sex" appeal nonetheless because of how they carried themselves. Today it does not matter, some of the most physically attractive people have become the ugliest to be around.

[@staffylover1950]

me to!

[@magica1355]

That non frat party looks so much comfier and nice than animalistic frat ones tbh.

[@seathomplay4167]

Second time I've seen this movie and I find it more thought-provoking than ever. I never wanted to be in a frat when in college, although I had good friends who were. I thought the movie was overly-harsh towards them, but maybe the Greek System was very different in the 40's & 50's as compared to the 80's and 90's when I was in school. Still, the idea of being kind to others and not just to your close circle of friends cannot be over-estimated, especially in today's world where people are so cruel to others, especially those they disagree with or are not of an "acceptable race, religion or gender" which is the reverse of what was "acceptable" back in those days, as I am referring to white, christian, males who are disparaged in every segment of society on a daily basis, especially our colleges and universities.

[@rosemcguinn5301]

I guess I can see some of what you are saying here. I've encountered some serious snobbery and even hate language since I became certain that Christ is the Saviour. I think that the pendulum of cultural ideals tends to swing back and forth. Reading history makes me see it that way. But I also see how things have deteriorated throughout history during my lifetime. It is best never to be racially prejudiced, for we have but one race on earth and that's the human race. But it's also better to protect our freedom of speech, press, religion, etc. so that we can protect free will. Choices have to be made by us all. I miss older style manners very much at times. I think we may be too casual, forgetful of what real manners were intended for. They were not only intended to separate levels of society, but also to help friends to get along better together. Manners really do count. They help people to be truthfully ethical while still interrelating. Sadly, many young people simply do not get it. They become impatiently pushy, and think that they are effectively debating. They are not. They are simply being hateful instead of debating. Also, they weren't really taught how to think for themselves, let alone how to study deeply enough. I myself keep learning about what this means. Our modern culture barely helped me even a tiny little bit to learn anything about how to handle this.

[@peterjeffery8495]

Remind me of a great quip by Groucho Marx who once said "I'd never belong to a club that would have me as a member". The novel the film was based on had themes of religious and racial prejudice that are left out of the picture. Too bad, it would have had greater impact and relevance. Gentleman's Agreement made around this time was groundbreaking, exploring anti antisemitism in modern (late 40's) America. Great post..many thanks!

[@StrongnBeautiful]

Wow. The book sounds awesome! I must look into it. 👌🏾

[@serratograffiti]

Hollywood sanitation job. Exclusive society 1951. Did you catch that family mansion?

[@shellyscott9613]

This is a cute movie. I love these classics. ❤

[@berylbattrick1246]

i agree, they are the best. thank you for these films and sharing.

[@SenorZorrozzz]

There's so much more that I could write, but I'll keep it private. Back n the early 70s a student left a big university because of what was going on. He wrote a book, Harvard Hates America. You probably can't find that book.

[@MsAppleofhiseye]

+Wisdom of Nod! True words. Was at an open house at Columbia today and some of what you said as far as these universities being demonic,ran through my mind. the education system is a intelligent rebellion and rage against God.

[@MsAppleofhiseye]

+Wisdom of Nod! True words. Was at an open house at Columbia today and some of what you said as far as these universities being demonic,ran through my mind. the education system is rebellion and rage against God by way of intelligence and knowledge .

[@j.c.nightwalker5322]

clicks, there all fake and self-serving .. doing the right thing is sometimes difficult but when all is said and done you have to be able to look at yourself in the mirror and know that you did the right thing.

[@0rangeberri547]

Why is everybody talking about Jennifer Jones and she's not even in this movie

[@lindachamp5884]

I think the original commenter got Jennifer Jones confused with Jeanne Crain. They do kinda resemble each other.

[@annettemasden3382]

Short but sweet , thank you for sharing !

[@williamf4544]

You can learn so much about social history from these old films - like it makes you understand how the Nancy Polosis of this world turned out the way they did - its quite sad really

[@batshuayaddah1567]

Great movie with a good lesson to remember. Jeanne Crain - a real movie star. I've seen all her movies that I can find.

[@sheristewart3940]

Tres bon! Tres excellente! Une message manifique!

[@Benancej]

What language is ur comment.

[@theresacampbell8067]

No slang or vulgar language what am I to do? LOL! Love the classy classics...

[@gavinreid8351]

Theresa Campbell Flunk out.......a sinch......balls me over......a heel.......swell......wizz.......sad sack......goon....clobbered.....pipe down......."you're pretty fresh......

[@TheVeek192]

Do you really think that people didn't use "vulgar language" in the 50s? Or slang? Really?

[@stephaniejade7056]

Classic movies definitely stayed away from the smutty and vulgar language that is so common today. Also, see kay -- yes, real people (not fictional characters) would have used vulgar language, but it was definitely not commonplace!!!

[@SMGsweets]

@@stephaniejade7056 ...people were not so different then as we are now....they swore, lied, cheated, had dysfunctional families and just about all the same vices we enjoy today....the thing with movies was that back then they had EXTREME censorship laws on what could or could not be shown so they HAD to 'stay away' from most reality...movies of our times actually tell more of the truth about life than the old movies we love .... real life in those times was only fantasy in movies...it was not real life at all....

[@yolamontalvan9502]

gavin Reid - I love these old movies. They never swear. They never say the F word, the S word, the M word, the C word. What I heard sometimes was the N word only.

[@marcellagaviria5733]

Who's watching November 2020 good old movies

[@texas1949]

And this was very good quality! I especially enjoy checking out the ones I’ve not heard of before!

[@rosarioreside3327]

Jeanne Crain my favorite Thank you for putting up this movie I appreciated . It’s sad she passed away soo soon age 78 . Very young. Average to to die is 98 Anyway we only owe our life to Heavenly Father R.I.P. Dear, Ms. Jeanne Crain🙏♥️

[@valiredavis2534]

😄 .. I could have sworn that the guy who sitting at the table with the woman before you click on the movie is Richard Beymer the actor who played Tony in ‘ Westside Story ‘. - I guess someone posted the wrong photograph and meant to post Jeffrey Hunter’s picture instead. It is nice to finally see ‘ Mrs. Howell ‘ a.k.a. Lovey from Gilligans Island in something different. ☺️

[@ginaferracini9375]

Love these movies and actresses usedo watch them with my parents great memories ❤

[@gallantrycross]

Dale Robertson was awarded the Silver Star in WWII.

[@clrvideos]

Wow! I loved this movie, thanks for sharing. A pleasant film that has a good moral to the story, there should be more movies made like this.

[@brittanydumoulinful]

Oh I love the chime of the clock it's same as my antique one that was passed down I adore it

[@kellybeez674]

delicious cast. thanks for uploading

[@thetwilightzone4204]

Chad rly gonna ask my girl to cheat on the exam for him & tried to make her feel bad for his failures lmao WHAT A CHAD MOVE. Dump him sis

[@JamesVaughan]

Amazing! In 1951 there were just two sexes, unlike in 2016!

[@travisbaskerfield]

+James Vaughan Heh Heh! That scene with girls dancing with girls creeped me out, howsomever.

[@rosemcguinn5301]

A now deceased older friend of mine used to tell me about his time in the army in N.Africa during WWII. He said that fraternizing was frowned upon in very serious terms-- you could get courtmartialed for it in the British Army, too. He told me how the British officers in Egypt had no choice other than to dance with each other, as there were no foreign women allowed at their club, and the officers' wives were not allowed to live there at that time. Dancing was once considered THE social activity, and nearly everybody had to learn how to do the latest dances. If they did not or could not, they did not fit in. If you wanted to get married, you either learned to dance or else found another social way to find your spouse. What else were those young women supposed to do in order to find out who'd fit in and who would not? Who knew how to dance and who did not? Who'd be a "good sport?" What I enjoy most about this film is how the veteran who is the older man in the story is certain that he needs none of that nonsense in order to make it through life or to be good at his chosen vocation.

[@dawnconti2964]

no they were just blissfully ignorant, and hate was rampant, and drove others under ground,of into denial, or to keep safe, they had to keep to themselves, and ,,,, NOT live their lives,. Sad....the good old days were only good for some. THESE are better times for everyone. I have seen much hatred and ignorance in my 60 plus years. I am a married mom of 3 adult kids.

[@rosemcguinn5301]

Dawn Conti I don't know. In some ways, I believe you to be correct. I'm, getting up there in years too and have adult offspring. I've seen some things change for the better while other things have gone from bad to worse

[@JamesVaughan]

Rose McGuinn I agree. There was much more of a sense of community back then and families were stronger. Everything was cheaper so that many middle class mothers were able to stay at home. There was less of a drug/alcohol problem among youth and less pressure - with a significantly smaller population there was much less competition for everything, and people were in general far less stressed than today. Not to mention the fact that the smaller population meant less crowding in towns, less traffic, less pollution and more open space, children played outdoors in complete safety….

[@cidb.212]

Well, now we know what Lovey was doing before Thurston found her.

[@bettydamnboop3030]

Hilarious 😂

[@pal035s]

A solid cast including the wonderful Jeanne Crain. Neat little film.

[@mariamarisi6154]

Thank you for the great movie. ❤

[@user-wc7mo9uo9o]

I liked it, smooth plot. Look how nice and neat they used to dress in college!

[@normansmithers7631]

jean peters made some fantastic action films after this.

[@garygone5234]

Cute flick with a lot of young lovelies. Thank you for sharing.

[@ItWILLbeWONDERFUL_THERE]

Mrs. Howell !!!! When I read the name Natalie Schafer I wondered why it sounded so familiar. Now I know. I can't believe Liz's mom actually said "HELL" even in the context of the sorority tradition of "HELL WEEK" . Past that, this script is so clean you could eat off it. Minus the *HELL week* language. Ha, ha. By the Way..... good movie!

[@marilynstevenson865]

23 minutes in!! I'm gritting me teeth as the Sweet heart song is being sung!!! God help me!!! Did this really go on?? For how many decades?? Knives at a thousand paces!! Daggers at 6!!!

[@jmccracken1963]

Most of the principal cast of college students for this film were in their early-to-mid-20s when this film was made (Mitzi Gaynor was the youngest, at age 20; Dale Robertson was the oldest, at age 28), so they looked reasonably matched, even though they were all older than college-age. (Of the adults, John Litel (Mr. Erickson) was 59; Marjorie Crossland (Mrs. Erickson) was 55; Natalie Schaefer (Cookie Clark) was 51; and Grandon Rhodes (Prof. Benson) was 47.) I'll tell you: I didn't recognize Jean Peters (Dallas Prewitt) at all, with that hairdo and a voice far different from the ones she would use in VICKI and in PICKUP ON SOUTH STREET only two years later. But I recognized Helen Westcott (THE GUNFIGHTER just a year before this) right away..... I found this a good "one-and-done" film, which I enjoyed watching this one time, but which I don't think that I need to see again anytime soon. Thank you very much for sharing this with us!!!!!

[@deborahwood9304]

I don't know that college age is older than early to mid- 20s when high school graduates are generally 18 - if they start college immediately they are 19 when pledging and early 20s -- 23 or 24 when they graduate depending on the class load and social load - how well they apply themselves to get passing grades, whether they are working their way through college or have a full ride scholarship or a full ride from Mom and Dad. I was 28 when I got my degree because I initially put college off, then worked my way through with 2 jobs the first 2 years (while married) and finished after taking a year off - again working but divorced LOL. In my graduating class fully 1/3 were young adults from 24 to 35 (and older) who had put off college to see the world, figure out who they were and exactly how they wanted to spend the rest of their lives and some took time off to make a difference while they were still young enough and their brains had not developed enough to instill a "fear factor' or they simply did not give a s--it if bullets flying through their village, home, or campsites were as normal as daily jungle downpours or sandstorms depending on where they were assigned, some had taken time off to bravely serve their country (because they felt an obligation to "give back", because it was a family tradition to serve, because they needed the military funding to help with tuition), some just worked a year or two to save money for tuition, there are a hundred reasons I can pull right off the top of my head why a large college population is now (and was then as I am now "60 something) - so this was in the late 70s early 80s oh and one group I left out was the older group in their 40s who had put off getting their college degree to have and raise a wonderful family - one sweet lady was actually in college with her grown baby daughter. Angie was pledged to a sorority, she was best friends with her mother - my point is these actors are not really so out of line in age - not NEARLY as much as teen shows on CW like Veronica Mars - a 17 year old high school junior - played by a 25 year old Kristin Bell oh what's the == Pretty Little Liars where they are in early high school played by actors that are in their mid 20s - or the original 90210 - and dozens of others with pre teens played by 17 and 18 year olds and teens played by actors in the 20s - some in their late mid-20s 26, 27 shows like 7th Heaven, Dawson's Creek, the Carrie Diaries, Friday Night Lights, Roswell, The Vampire Diaries. - and in my opinion THIS movie - and in the time period I think girls behaved older more mature than kids today (although kids today actually "grow up" faster, having sex at 13 and 14 - Jesus, my Mama woulda KILLED me - sorry, I live alone and tend to run off at the "cyber mouth" on almost anything when I'm toking a fat one at 3 a.m. LOLOL

[@jmccracken1963]

Actually, at the time that this film was made (in 1951), there were quite a number of "older" college students on campus, primarily those, both male and female, who had served in the armed forces during World War II or immediately after the war, while we were attempting to win the peace as well, and were now getting their college/university education through the GI Bill. My father was one of them; he served in the US Army (stateside) from May 1946 through July of 1947, and THEN, at the age of 20, he enrolled at Loyola University of Chicago via the GI Bill, and eventually earned a bachelor's degree in history (with a minor in secondary education) in 1951 - at the age of 24. So, for instance, Jeffrey Hunter's character fits right in with this period in educational history - and the same for Dale Robertson's character.....

[@MeadeSkeltonMusic]

Its a moot point,but you can be any age and go to college. Besides, typical college age is about 18-26 . And... its not as if they are 70 year olds playing 18.

[@donniscampbell7101]

jmccracken1963 I always love Jeffrey Hunter!!!

[@deezynar]

I can hear the phone call home to mom: "Well mom, I gave your sorority thing a try. What you have always told me was the most wonderful time of your life was a disturbing experience for me. It opened my eyes to see that your values must have always been despicable. You are shallow and vain, and you'll turn on anyone that you decide is of no use to you. And worse than that, you decided it was better to associate with cold-blooded sociopaths, who slaughter weak people, than to expose them for what they are. And in all the years since you went through it, you've never grown a moral perspective to see it for what it is."

[@r.r.r9746]

Exactly, thank you for putting words in my mouth

[@birdofprey1266]

I saw you took down your Anne of Green Gables: The Animated Series episodes. Too bad, I really loved that show and it was awesome seeing it on KZbin! :)

[@forsaji]

Love watching old country side movies! Lovely era!

[@siminnajibi19]

I LOVE JUSTICE...THANK YOU...I LOVE MOVIES THAT HAVE A MORAL IN. IT...❤❤❤

[@jenniferzanoni2874]

A time when women were ladies and men were gentlemen,love these movies.

[@normansmithers7631]

especially jean peters, who preferred earthier roles to glamour ones; check out her & jeffrey hunter in 'lure of the wilderness.'

[@thehappysheep2023]

At the cost of bursting someone's bubble. Sinfullness was just more hidden and suppressed back then. Nowadays, the difference is that people have switched gears from hiding things to being "in your face" and a not care attitude.

[@cherylangel1714]

These actors all look in their 30's... fun.

[@DanielaRay9283]

nop..people in their 30s dont have so soft skin like these actors..

[@teresayeates3437]

@@DanielaRay9283 Of course they do, where have you been?!

[@musik102]

@@teresayeates3437 Well, Jeanne Crain was 25 when she made this movie.

[@koln1996]

Jeanne Crain was a bit long in the tooth by then to play a freshman (freshwoman?), but I loved the film's ultra glossy (probably phony even at that time) sorority and its members!!! A fun time machine!!!

[@musik102]

She was 25. I like the way they maneuvered Dale into the movie as a war veteran.

[@marc639]

Boy this film takes me back. 1961, delta upsilon was my frat house.

[@billschauberger1150]

Shows superficiality and shallowness of the old sorority system.I like the emphasis on compassion and emphasis on character spoken by Jeanne Crain.

[@pikemeredith5604]

Over The Rainbow theme playing in the background at 15:00 & I recognised Natalie Shaffer's voice (Lovey Howell) before she came into the frame.

[@brookegoslin]

Beautiful Voices ... Really Magnificent !

[@normansmithers7631]

jean peters had a decent voice; she could easily have got the part in either ''calamity jane' or gloria grahame's part in oklahoma. however, she made some fantastic films, of which this was not one of them.

[@normansmithers7631]

little did people know just what a great actress jean peters would turn out to be!!

[@normamcmanus1139]

“Blue Print For Murder” is one of her best.

[@rossharmonics]

I remember Dale Robertson from TV growing up--Tales of Wells Fargo.

[@tbee113]

When humans actually cared about each other.

[@daviddonnelly426]

My friend Carey put me up to watching this so, watching...♥