That Amazing Kiss-Ronald Colman and Jane Wyatt

[@MaureenMaynes]

Ronald had the most beautiful, soothing voice. I could listen to him speak all day long.

[@Tmanaz480]

Maureen Maynes ... His amazing voice was the reason he was one of the fortunate actors who was able to transition from silent films to talkies.

[@KutWrite]

Yes. It reminds me of the parody of his voice used by the City Wolf in "Little Rural Riding Hood." kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6PSiGuQlpZliK8

[@dickiefears5832]

"It is a far, far better thing that I do, than I have ever done; it is a far, far better rest that I go to than I have ever known." No one could say those words better than Ronald Colman. And to think he originally starred in silent films.

[@oldhatcinema]

Yep, me too!

[@BazukinBelyugovich]

People have listed several major names as their favorite actors - from Orson Welles, to Laurence Olivier, to Marlon Brando, to De Niro, Pacino, Dustin Hoffman, Day-Lewis - Mine is Ronald Colman. He has one of the most beautiful voices I've ever heard from an actor, he carried himself in such an elegant and gentlemanly way on screen, an even the subtle expressions on his infinitely handsome face express (in my view) so much more emotion and actors who wildly gesticulate before others (his face even seems to convey a hint of sadness, which I think kind of ads to the depth of his performances). And his diction - never has the English language sounded so beautiful coming from his lips; watch him in "If I Were King". And he's so fun to watch! His performance in "Prisoner of Zenda" is a joy to watch. And he could even pull off frightening roles, like in "A Double Life" - a chilling performance. For me, Colman's acting represents everything I love about the Golden Age of Cinema - charisma, elegance, clarity, good looks, characteristic transformation, diction. That's not to say there aren't other actors I love to watch (the actors I mentioned are of course excellent), it's just that Colman is my favorite. And as a bonus, this film ("Lost Horizon") is one of the most exceptionally beautiful films from the time - and Colman was perfect for the role.

[@fritzflute]

I just love seeing beautiful people on screen, and these two were among the most beautiful. Thank you!

[@christopherscottdixon3823]

TY for the upload. An enchanting scene from one of my favourite romantic/fantasy/dramas. Played with humour, such tenderness & love by Jane Wyatt & Ronald Colman & the superb score. Ronald Colman, is one of my favourite actors. A gloriously melodiic voice, his wonderful cadences are utterly compelling!

[@mimiwuntch5047]

I watch NOTHING but the CLASSICS. IT MAKES ME SO HAPPY TO SEE THESE BEAUTIFUL BLACK AND WHITE FILMS RESTORED AND BROUGHT BACK FOR US TO ENJOY ANYTIME. THANK YOU

[@nadinewoel2639]

Ronald Coleman in Lost Horizon, Random Harvest, Prisoner of Zenda, A Tale of Two Cities is such a treat for fans 🥇❤

[@thebestlayahead7331]

Jane Wyatt as his love interest was cast perfectly. Yes, 'that kiss' and, 'the kiss back'!

[@fionadynowski1505]

My favourite book and film of all time. Ronald Coleman was a wonderful actor, such a resonance to his voice and he added integrity to all his roles. I thought Jane Wyatt was absolutely perfect for this part.

[@varadero1839]

+Fiona Dynowski Many thanks to you Fiona Dynowski! In your beautiful comment, you've captured both of their unique acting abilities. I'm so grateful for your comment! Best wishes, varadero

[@leonardzane]

Agreed, Fiona.

[@mattleemattlee123]

No one speaks the english language more beautifully than Ronald Coleman...the perfect blend of panash and pathos. Such longing in his voice. And no one (with the possible exception of Ingrid Bergman) is more transcendentally beautiful than the ethereal Jane Wyatt. One of my favorite films.

[@TheFiown]

I love this movie it took me ages to find it and now I have it on my computer !

[@Poeme340]

Such idyllic beauty-so tenderly expressed in words and images.

[@KENZOWAL]

Having seen this wonderful film six or eight times over 50 years, I can't escape the judgment that it's the most beautiful film ever made - on multiple levels: directing, cast, script (from an awesome book by James Hilton) & especially its humanity and strong undertone of hope and the power of love, it has no equal. If I ever find myself in bed, dying of trerminal cancer, this is the film I want to watch 24 x 7. Colman's 20 years over Wyatt is meaningless in a land where one can live to be 200.

[@Poeme340]

It is a beautiful dream-agreed!👍

[@krazzi57]

Ronald Coleman reminds me of what’s missing in the movies as well as real life...Romance!

[@Rappsnapper]

One of my all-time favorite movies! Thanks for posting this!

[@timothyhughes1904]

Yes, she had a beautiful nose but so were her eyes, ears, voice and everything else!

[@varadero1839]

Hi Mr. Hughes, I'm the poster and I agree with you! Her beauty was so natural, and she was never a glamour-girl type. She was just herself, which was fine by me. Still, thanks for the inventory; you're right on! Best wishes, varadero

[@20alphabet]

She had a "low" bridge, which is associated with low character. Attractive, yes. Desirable, only for political advertisements.

[@rickw1954]

I fell in love with Jane Wyatt after I saw this scene.

[@Mality]

Never considered myself a fan of romance, but this scene and the whole movie touched me deeply. I agree with what Gainsford said at the end of the movie: "I believe in Shangri-La...because I want to believe in it."

[@johnnyray88]

Jane Wyatt was never known as a romantic actress. In this scene she proves that she could handle a kissing scene.

[@billr3724]

She certainly did. A fine actress and a natural beauty.

[@Sutterjack]

I love this movie---I love the High Lama's speech to Conrad--just as relevant today and it was 73 years ago. The longing in all of us for peace and a life in good health without a uncertain future.

[@baghend]

Always brings me to tears, this. One of the greatest movies ever, with a wonderful message, musical score, and dialog. A timeless classic, and a great love story. I own only three movies- Casablanca, How Green Was My Valley, and this one. The rest, marvellous though they may be, are also ran's. And I agree- this is the most marvellous, wonderful and romantic kiss in all film. Thanks for posting. You're keeping it alive for new fans. Bill in Canada

[@williamsnyder5616]

I'm glad you mentioned the score. Dimitri Tiomkin had become a friend of Frank Capra before this film. But this was the most expensive film Columbia Pictures had ever attempted and it was considered a risk for Capra to give the score to Tiomkin, who had only done a few forgetable films. Capra borrowed Max Steiner from Warners to conduct the score, figuring that Tiomkin bombed, Steiner could step in and do the score. However, Capra said when he stopped by the Columbia scoring stage to listen, he said he had "stars in his eyes" that Tiomkin had totally captured the film. From "Lost Horizon," Tiomkin went on to a long Oscar-winning career in Hollywood.

[@vacances888]

One of the best film i'll never seen..!! A dream for all!!

[@claudiov5554]

beautiful ,I love this classic movie one of my favorites

[@varadero1839]

Hi norman bezerra, So grateful to hear from you! They were really so elegantly matched. Sadly, at least 30 minutes have been lost over the years, and "stills" have had to take the place of what should have been full, filmed scenes! Fortunately, we're left with so much of this beautiful film. So glad that you like this, and thanks for your kind message! Best wishes, varadero

[@claudiov5554]

+varadero1839 I love old classics like this one ,my favorite movies are " the sand pebbles" from 1966, "marty" from 1955 and this incredible movie "lost horizon" from 1937 in my opinion these are the most romantic and unforgetable movies of all times

[@varadero1839]

Hi norman bezerra, Don't know how I've missed it over the years, but I've never seen "The Sand Pebbles!" Gotta join in on "Marty" though. What a great film it is. I lived in The Bronx for about 3 years and really liked it. Best wishes, varadero/john

[@jamessheridan4306]

I have the first DVD edition of this. I hear the most recent edition looks spectacular. Thanks for posting.

[@varadero1839]

You're welcome! I'd definitely buy the latest one. I watch this at least every 3 months! This scene is particularly charming; also, the score by Dimitri Tiompkin! Thanks again!

[@akarpowicz]

Thanks for posting!

[@LibraryUser61]

I usually don't care much for romance scenes in movies, but these two scenes are excellent. I was greatly impressed when I first saw Lost Horizon on TV in the early Sixties. But as I learned decades later, that version was severely edited, and lacked all the romance scenes! I didn't understand why she is so upset when he leaves! Many thanks to the people who restored all but 7 minutes of the video of this great movie. This is one of the very few movies I own on DVD.

[@rosedupont5942]

Just a glorious movie -

[@varadero1839]

Thanks so much for your comment! I think, over the years, it has had that effect on many people; me, included! There's something about the handsome, yet world-weary Ronald kissing the youthful Jane that makes so many sigh, and just remember their youth! I'm very grateful!

[@michaelodonnell9755]

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[@63bplumb]

I'm so weary of it all I cried during this clip. The thought of a Shangri-La wouldn't be so hard to wrap your head around! No wonder he fought so hard to get back!

[@wuffothewonderdog]

World-weary would be most appropriate for Ronald Colman. He had served, fought and been invalided out of the London Scottish regiment, and had cause to look back with regret to awful times. Incredibly many other, later well known, actors served in the same regiment - Basil Rathbone, Herbert Marshall (who lost a leg), Claude Rains (who lost 90% of the sight of an eye) and Cedric Hardwicke.

[@johnlorenzen4633]

Like Gatsby, Coleman has empathy factor his gaze fixed on you. So attractive for anybody but I think especially for ladies to find such a caring resonant man.

[@nellyelenacandidadefreitas9559]

Gracias por compartir, esto no lo vi en la película.

[@silviacervellati4290]

Un meraviglioso film, ed una scena meravigliosa!😍💖💖💖

[@baghend]

@varadero1839 Thanks for writing- In addition- it's a wonderful story, from a wonderful book that I first read in highs chool over 50 years ago- I was enthralled by it then, though I was only able, in those days, to see an edited version on our small t.v., broken up by ads. Its wonderful that thanks to dvd's we can watch the restored version, and thanks to utube and posters like you, a new generation can watch- a story not only of love, but of hope. We could use some now, n'est pas?

[@lizdoyle7158]

RONALD COLMAN LOVELY ACTOR ⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘

[@timmc8444]

Once in a lifetime movie!

[@varadero1839]

I posted this. You're right on the money! Some of the loveliest scenes, this one included, make this a feather in the cap of young Frank Capra! The actors were chosen as if they were pieces of the most intricate puzzle, and all excelled! Credit where it's due; composer Dimitri Tiomkin provided one enchanting score! Glad or sad, I'm at the point where should I hear just a few bars of any theme in this film I can name it! I know, kinda weird! Many thanks, varadero

[@eogg25]

Imagine He not only got paid to do this but he got to do it with Jane Wyatt as a kid i was in love with her

[@19sept76]

lassic that all movie fans should see

[@varadero1839]

Your assessment is really the best! It's what is, and should have been considered the perfect film! As for the cancer aspect, may you and I all leave this world as did Sam Jaffee: just kind of falling asleep. I'm so grateful to hear from you, especially as this is one of the most exquisite films I've ever seen. Best regards! varadero

[@jambalayabayo6933]

This movie will live in me forever!

[@tsmgguy]

Both actors speak the English language just beautifully. I particularly love Jane Wyatt's marvelous, educated late-thirties New York accent.

[@varadero1839]

I always loved her distinct and elegant accent! I had a couple of teachers in grade school, sisters, who also came from serious wealth and sounded like Jane. Her roots date back to the Revolution, and I went to school near The Billopp House. Mr. Billopp was one of her earlier relatives. The property was later known as The Conference House on Staten Island. It's still open and operates as a museum. I suppose having a mother named Euphemia Van Rensselaer Waddington couldn't hurt! A beautiful lady, a fine gentleman and a classic film! I'm very grateful to hear from you! Best regards.

[@windstorm1000]

@showstartsatdusk lucky you to see classics in a great theatre!!

[@SilviaFernandez-kk7nh]

It is amazing......oh to have been Jane Wyatt in that scene❤️

[@varadero1839]

Hi Silvia Fernandez, I always loved this scene as it's really kind of a double kiss! He kisses first, then she returns the favor. Think they made a beautiful couple and wish they'd done more together. The Dimitri Tiomkin score only adds to the beauty here! Thanks so much for your message!

[@varadero1839]

@RobynHode8 And yet, they were a beautiful pair together! As the plot progressed, he was fearful that she might be 107! I'll still hold their beautiful kiss up to anything ever shown on film! Thanks for writing.

[@lecaprice2572]

Exquisite scene !

[@varadero1839]

+Jim MacLellan Thanks for your comment! These were 2 fine actors, and RC had even been in silent movies. I loved listening to both in all their films. When this movie was released Jane was 27 years old, and Ronald was about 46! So glad you wrote and delighted that you liked this scene. Best regards, varadero

[@lecaprice2572]

+varadero1839 Thank you so much for your nice message ! Have you seen Random Harvest ? I do not seem to tire of it even, though I have seen it often.

[@varadero1839]

+Jim MacLellan Hi Jim, Promise I haven't looked on YT or Google yet, but it sounds very familiar. Does he co-star with Greer Garson in that one? I'm seriously just guessing here! Please let me know when you have time, OK? Good to hear from you! varadero

[@lecaprice2572]

+varadero1839 Yes it also stars Greer Garson. A very moving story of a shell shocked veteran of World War I who loses the memory of his pre - war life and is institutionalized in a mental asylum. The movie opens with him accidentally leaving the asylum at night and wandering down to the local village on Armistice Day. One of my top 10 movies. Jim

[@MiaHessMusic]

Love this movie. Mom made me watch it when I was a kid, and I'm still glad! Love this kiss! Ronald Colman ---- Yummy!

[@varadero1839]

@baghend Grateful to hear from you and to find another fan of this film! The acting is amazing, the score by Dimitri Tiomkin is beautiful and haunting, and that kiss! The beauty and purity of that moment should be listed as some kind of cinematic miracle! They're wonderful together! Thanks again for your notice; I'm honored!

[@melvinandus]

The kiss scene gives me goosebumps. Bob

[@varadero1839]

And yet, I think he was supposed to be "clueless," especially in this scene. He'd been pursuing her from when he 1st saw her! Not to say he's not the "Classic Swoon!" I'm so honored to hear from you; this is, or should be one of those Hollywood clips that should be shown 24 hours a day on some enormous wall in downtown Los Angeles. To me, it's the epitome of what filmdom is all about! Thank you once more for your mention!

[@rollingstopp]

i would have liked to seen 3 hours of this of course thats the original (3 hrs . he was destined for shangri-la.. just to awesome***********

[@madamBfG]

Man, Ronald Coleman has some SERIOUS game with the ladies! SOOOO romantic! *Classic Swoon!* ^_^ ♥

[@varadero1839]

@LibraryUser61 So happy to hear from you, and your observations. You're right about the editing; but for the grace of God, and some clever editors, this film may well have just vanished. Think she was upset because, given the fact that the location is much like a "Brigadoon," lost in the mists of time, I think she just thought he'd never find his way back! We both know better! Ethereal beauty of a young Jane Wyatt, and the urbane and handsome Mr. Colman made this the dream it will always be!

[@MrRonk55]

Does anyone else see a resemblance of Jane Wyatt to Taylor Swift in this clip? Something just hit me there. Ronald Coleman was my namesake, and I have always enjoyed watching him in films. A fantastic artist!

[@johnlorenzen4633]

Fantastic movie-- and makes you question mad society, governments we are forced to live with. Sane people all want our own shangra la to escape to---

[@matrox]

Coleman is from the UK. Jane Wyatt born and raised in high society NYC but speaks with a slight British accent because of a shielded preppy blue blood upbringing.

[@rollingstopp]

Super

[@varadero1839]

@melvinandus I still get goosebumps too! There's so much to be said about both performers, but Ms. Wyatt, her early acting prowess, and her naïveté in this scene really make it like a dream! Thanks so much for your comment.

[@rollingstopp]

incredible

[@varadero1839]

+james marshall Hi James Marshall, I'm not aware of any other works they did together, but they should have! They were a charming pair. Mr C was about 10 years older than Jane at the time of filming, which worked out beautifully. He'd been in silent films, and transitioned so well because of his superb speaking voice. I don't suspect Ms. W ever had to have a dialogue coach; she was from serious New York $$$! I'd 2 teachers in my grammar school, sisters, who sounded very much like her. They also came from major money, and in their day there were few jobs for women; either a teacher, or a social worker. I just wish they'd taken better care of this film over the years! Maybe today it wouldn't be necessarry to look at stills during certain scenes. Wonderful to hear from you! Best regards, varadero

[@showstartsatdusk]

I just saw the Ross Hunter remake of LOST HORIZON at the Egyptian Theatre in hollywood. That's a wonderful version of this story too.

[@varadero1839]

@Mality I'm so grateful to hear from you, and I feel you've surmised that I want to believe in it too! The balance of this brilliant Capra production only seems to add to the beauty. Thank you so much for your comment!

[@JuliBom]

Gosh, I love this moment in the movie. It's so innocent and fragile. I just wish Conway in the book had more romantic moments with Lo-Tsen. She didn't even talk in the novel which got me so mad >< Such a mysterious short one-sided romance they shared. Anyway, love Ronald Coleman! :D

[@dkerris]

I'm a sucker for these old, romantic movies. All you had to do was fall in love and everything would end 'happily ever after'. Reality bites.

[@Ahkinum]

Yah, she is my favorite of those acts of that time :O)

[@cinema901]

i want to live in shangrira. paradise of neverwhere.

[@varadero1839]

@baghend You've mirrored my sentiments! Stories of love and hope are few and far between lately. I can't say that this brief clip may be so uplifting, but I'm hoping that with friends like you, others will notice as well! Thanks again!

[@akarpowicz]

Much as I like Ronald Colman, I don't like most of Lost Horizon. (I also like James Hilton novels except for this story.) So I missed the KISS. Totally agree, it's the best. There is no one like Colman.

[@varadero1839]

Hi Ahkinum, This is my response to you! I hope you've enjoyed this. I'll get back to you soon.

[@JudgeJulieLit]

Actress Jane Wyatt was born in 1910 and lived to be 96. Ironically, now she would be 102.

[@joseantoniocaballe]

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[@moriahjacobs6131]

This was the best kiss on film ever, second only to Orson Welles Jane Eyre.

[@Ahkinum]

Why does this not post responeses?

[@tterrab999]

Nothing like a little playful choking as foreplay...

[@sophy0075]

I'll have what she's having, thank you very much!

[@manuelodabashian]

Reminds you of Mary astor

[@varadero1839]

Hi Manuel Odabashian! Thanks for writing! Visually I understand your observation, and I agree! Physically they might have been twins. I always felt that Jane mostly played "the innocent." Lovely Mary Astor generally played the duplicitous, beautiful broad! How's that for…well you get my drift! I'm beginning to sound like a 1940's gossip columnist! I'm not. Write back when you can, OK?

[@manuelodabashian]

@@varadero1839 there are a number of actresses that look similar to each other Ava gardner and Cyd charisse I sometimes wonder if they employed one actress to make things easier for themselves

[@rachelsewell7026]

Why is this part not in the book?

[@varadero1839]

Hi Emmy Gerard, I read this book many decades ago and don't recall this scene either. I suspect that James Hilton, the author, may have been consulted and asked to contribute to the screenplay. I don't know this. Either way, if it was not in the book, it should have been! Kudos to the screenwriter of this scene; still one of my favorites! Best wishes, varadero

[@rachelsewell7026]

varadero1839 Thanks! I was so curious because I was having a hard time getting into the book and so I went to youtube to look up clips of the movie to get me interested. This clip did it but when I got to about 30 pages from the end I started to doubt it would be in there. haha!

[@varadero1839]

Emmy Gerard Hi Emmy, Think this is one of the instances where the film version surpassed the book! A lot of that had to do with wonderful director, Frank Capra. I love his amazing films! Also, loved the idea that super-wealthy society girl, Jane Wyatt, got kicked out of the Social Register because she wanted to be an actress! She never gave up her dream, and performed well into her late 80s! Thanks again!

[@AngelCintiaRockgirl]

Emmy Gerard They didn't want to take his quality time away from Chang and their conversations about philosophy, ideological comparisons between the two worlds, and how passions only create desire, often for that which one can't have.

[@darlenehanfmann896]

What movie is this from...lost Horizon?

[@varadero1839]

These scenes are from the original 1937 version directed by Frank Capra. Hope you liked!

[@RobynHode8]

Ronald was twenty years older than Jane in that movie: 47, 27.

[@sergefarmer4832]

I believe that the garden of eden is below our feets, agartha the inner world! The good will return, then bye bye this planet!

[@oldhatcinema]

I know this is a highly respected Ronald Colman film, but taking his body of film work into consideration, I think that "Lost Horizon" was very good, maybe even great - but ultimately a bit overrated.

[@rollingstopp]

why

[@rollingstopp]

Crash land the plane we must get them here this matter its of the utmost importance

[@Some1.2ear]

I'm here from Bob dylan riding with John Lennon

[@novaman7100]

Why did Maria want to leave so badly? She knew she lied about her age to Bob and George. Maybe she didn’t believe that she would revert to her true age if she left? But she had to feel the fountain of youth effects of the Valley of the Blue Moon?? Maybe Chang abused her and she had to escape no matter what the cost?

[@varadero1839]

I think Maria, aka Margo, left because she was not convinced that she would age. I doubt that Chang would have abused her; that would have been forbidden based on the philosophy of Shangri La, don't you think?

[@slaypotato1515]

Okay then must say RC was a great kisser like T Power mmmmm hm! Like ya died n went to Heaven Spell Shangri-La

[@interruptuscontranatura1219]

Spock's mom! :D

[@EOCC13]

The remake is better. With Peter Finch and Liv Ullmann.

[@afterburner2869]

Zzzzzzzzz.

[@pamelacorona3665]

He looks much better without the mustache

[@varadero1839]

+Pamela Corona I posted this and I know I've seen him with/without mustache. The strange part is though I've seen him in many films, I can't recall much about his appearance. Granted, he was a very classically handsome guy, but I think I tuned out everything else the minute he started to speak! His voice, pronunciation, and timbre was so unique. That voice demanded your attention! I'm amazed that he started in silent films! Sorry for this soap-box approach, I get that way now and then! Best wishes, varadero

[@pamelacorona3665]

varadero1839 I saw him without a mustache in a clip from I believe , A Tail of Two Cities. He's sitting in church and to me he looks a LITTLE like Hugh Jackman. My mom likes his voice too , that was the first thing that she mentioned when I told her that I discovered him. I plan on watching A tail of Two Cities and The Prisoner of Zenda. I haven't seen him at all but in a posted clip here and there over the last couple of days. And a soapbox is a good thing : ) Best wishes , Peace and Love to you too , Pamela : )

[@varadero1839]

Pamela Corona Hi Pamela, Life can be so fascinating! I remember him in a Tale of Two Cities! The end was very heroic, but still very sad. The Prisoner of Zenda is very exotic! Aside from Mr. Colman, there's a wonderfully evil, handsome young Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. Also, lovely Mary Astor is amazing in this film. She, too, played in many silent films. I've only uploaded one clip with Ms. Astor and Bette Davis. Mary was another "voice" that could have ruled the world. Even weirder is that she really was a concert pianist, though WB wouldn't let her play in BD film. Sorry, I'm "soapboxing" again. Anyway, I'm not sure if this will reach you, but I'm keeping my fingers crossed! Check this out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5LEZph6iNF1hZo Best to you and your Mom! Thanks for your mention! varadero

[@pamelacorona3665]

varadero1839 I saw the end of The Tale of Two Cities. It is sad and heroic , still going to watch it : ) I will check out what you asked me to. And Thank You for the kind words towards my mom and myself : ) And you're welcome for the mention : )

[@mauricestanley9088]

Exquisite scene!

[@varadero1839]

I've always loved this film, and especially this scene! Their scene together ranges from earlier teasing to their ultimate admission of love for one another! Thanks for your comment! varadero