The shady dame from Seville - Robert Preston

[@Cherryspecial7]

SOME HIT SHOW!!

[@s1nd3r3llee]

LOVE IT! Those comments add so much! And the fan falling apart. 😂😂 And “You Bitches!” when the guys didn’t catch Bob Preston. 😂😂 A great moment.

[@Cherryspecial7]

@@s1nd3r3llee so true. Without those comments, it would be just another musical number in a movie.

[@ANNASTESIA-s4o]

This is not funny

[@hippychikforever]

Fun Fact. Robert Preston filmed this in one take. That's why he's really breathless by the end. Still one of the funniest scenes in cinematic history!

[@dawnwelch6579]

JD Patrick More than one camera, for starters.

[@dancaruso6697]

hippychikforever I guess that’s why he can’t help himself from laughing. Lol 😂 😂😂😂😂

[@haplessasshole9615]

@@jdpatrick1106 I just finished Julie Andrews's most recent memoir *Home Work* , and in it, she states that Preston did it in one, and her husband, director Blake Edwards, figured that they could never make it funnier than that take was. Edwards liked to film the cabaret scenes start to finish each time, to maintain the freshness of live performance. You can account for the close-ups by figuring that Edwards and the DP worked out the shot order -- Open with a square-on close-up on Cam 1 (pulling digits out of the air here), switch to Cam 2 for a long shot; go to Cam 3 for a long shot; back to Cam 2 for a close-up, etc. etc. It can be done -- you just have to know what you want to see, and organize it step-by-step. According to Andrews, Edwards was a whiz at approaching a project with the whole thing, minute by minute, planned out before he started shooting.

[@colonialradio1]

@@jdpatrick1106 It was indeed done in one take - Julie Andrews mentions it in her autobiography. Edwards used multiple cameras, as he did often. Funny fact - Broadway and stage performers also screw up from time to time and have a helluva lot more rehearsal time than actors do in pictures.

[@steveanderson6180]

@@dancaruso6697 And that is authentic laughter. Robert didn't know the cameras were still rolling

[@VladimirElena]

"You were marvelous, and I never want to see any of you again!"

[@s1nd3r3llee]

This is one of the BEST and FUNNIEST parts of ANY movie! 🤣🤣 Robert Preston did it PERFECTLY. And Blake Edwards had such a good intuitive “eye” for what would work. “BRAVO” as Alex Karras cheered! This cast in Victor/Victoria was spot on! Hooray for Julie Andrews on her AFI Award 🥇

[@mmbr01rrf]

Can you believe it was filmed over 40 years ago ?

[@marysbahr4386]

The end bursts of laughter from Preston really showed the ad-libbing and that he enjoyed the interaction. Brilliant man.

[@Godzillagirl77]

If this part doesn't make you laugh, there is seriously something wrong with you! What a performer! I adore him :)

[@paulo.henrique.1969]

*i agree 100%*

[@rubytuesdayphoenix]

Robert Preston. Now THAT was someone who never ever half-assed ANYTHING. He always went balls to the wall

[@McAslanXX]

I ❤ him so much v

[@Robindalmiras]

Loved him

[@sarahjo6807]

What's even crazier is he did this in one take! That's dedication.

[@marthaanderson2656]

You can tell it is a one take by the dancers cracking up. Particularly the blonde to Prestons right. The authenticity of this performance could not have been scripted and the performers reactions could not have been scripted. Robert Preston was the first leading man I remember seeing in a real movie theatre ( The Music Man) and he holds a spot in my heart for that

[@nettiegurl]

Robert Preston's comic performance is timeless. One of the few hilarious musical performance scenes in history. He deserved Best Supporting Comic Performance.

[@michellebowen3058]

Preston was the consummate showman in movies, TV and theater....as soon as you hear that voice, you know who it is...

[@Cherryspecial7]

Absolutely right, you cannot mistake his voice with any other. Thanks for stopping by. =)

[@caronstout354]

Centauri from "The Last Starfighter"

[@mmbr01rrf]

Richard Burton (Preston's great pal) called his voice "golden thunder"

[@katherinekerbow8344]

That was simply one of the best made movies ever!! The cast, the story, and all...don't think it could ever be remade!! Like the movies they remake now...and so glad!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@Cherryspecial7]

Don't give them any ideas!! 😆😂 Who could be the cast??! Nobody! No way!! I hope such thing could never happen. 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@heru-deshet359]

First time I saw this movie I was in stitches the whole time and the ending left me breathless with my sides hurting. Robert Preston is one of my favorite actors.The last movie I saw him in was the "Last Star-fighter". He was great in that as well.

[@Cherryspecial7]

Have you seen S.O.B.? Also with Julie Andrews. Great movie. 😍🥰🤩

[@heru-deshet359]

@@Cherryspecial7 A long time ago. Yes it was.

[@EMomp]

I agree

[@MOHEofNaNoWriMo]

It's worth watching the whole movie just to see this scene... I love Robert Preston, Julie Andrews, this whole movie. Thank you so much!

[@yvanduclos1963]

Robert Preston was nominated for the Oscar for a supporting role in Victor Victoria but he didn't win. It's a shame!! He was absolutely amazing and so funny in every scene. He should have won because he was the best!

[@heatherkelly2580]

How I LOVE him still

[@ENDTIMEsVideoLibrary]

I was a teen when this movie came out. I loved it so much that I saw it 3 times in 2 weeks at the theater down the street. Not a rattle or squeak in the script, music, casting or choreography.. Just perfection!

[@Cherryspecial7]

I'm glad you liked this. One of my favorite parts of the movie. Thanks for stopping by. And yes... BRAVO - BRA-VA!!

[@1mondavia2]

My favorite scene from this movie. I laughed so hard and it never fails to make me laugh. Love this movie

[@martindennis5116]

I've seen this movie a half dozen times and this scene still makes me laugh like it's the first time. It takes a special talent to make the audience laugh at you but be on your side.

[@paulo.henrique.1969]

*me too*

[@tommypetersen2540]

Preston got robbed twice for an Oscar, for this and for S.O.B.

[@mmbr01rrf]

Don't forget "The Music Man"

[@mike856ms]

It's 2017 and I needed a Robert Preston fix. He was spectacular. RIP

[@IZS13020]

Yes he was! An amazing Talent.

[@MareShoop]

Have you seen All The Way Home? He’s so dang good in it. I really took notice of his acting talent from that movie even though I saw V/V in the theaters.

[@mike856ms]

@@MareShoop I may have. Bill look for it.

[@killnotic]

Every so often, when I need a good, sure-fire laugh, I rewatch this scene. Never fails.

[@jdanramrod30]

RIP Robert Preston, James Garner, Alex Karras and Blake Edwards :(

[@haplessasshole9615]

I'm glad we still have Julie Andrews, if not her entire, original, four-octave singing voice.

[@kmaxwell4837]

1982....I was only five! Watched this today at the age of 39 and still laugh my butt off! Love this movie!

[@Ceijonius]

I watch this movie EVERY holiday season. 🥰🎄🥳🥂🍾

[@bethdeesb]

I fell in love with the late Robert Preston while watching The Music Man. He was the consummate performer both in movies and on Broadway. He could play any role and the world lost a wonderful actor when he died 28 years ago at the age of 68. Next Monday(June 8th) Preston would have been 97 years old.

[@Cherryspecial7]

Beth McKamy "Any role" indeed! Have you seen him in "Mame"? I had NO IDEA he was co-star to Lucille Ball in that movie when I got it. So just imagine my surprise when he appeared on scene...! Huge wonderful surprise!! BTW, I fell in love with him when I was... 17 or so... watching Victor Victoria. =) ...... Greetings from Mexico.

[@bethdeesb]

I have to admit he was the only reason I watched Victor/Victoria. I was sort of a late bloomer as far as being a fan of Preston. I had not seen The Music Man until after Victor/Victoria came out. Once I saw him in Music Man I definitely had to watch Victor/Victoria, which was a wonderful movie and great work by Preston, Andrews & Garner as well as others.I have not seen him in Mame but I will.

[@theresemartin7930]

I can recommend another movie for you to watch him in. It's called "The Last Starfighter". It's a sc-fi movie from the 80's but its really good. It's pretty child friendly as well. There are some things that might scare kids but that didn't stop us 80's kids from watching it now did it?

[@mlchc9004]

Beth McKamy I watched & am still watching bcoz of the brilliant cast Julie Andrews, James Garner & Preston! Love the chemistry between Julie & Preston & James Garner & Julie! Great singing & dancing& the storyline I so love!

[@TheAureliac]

@@bethdeesb Mame is hard to watch, literally. The camera on Ball is so soft focus you almost can't see anything. Preston is wonderful in the role, but the entire picture suffers from pandering to Ball's ego.

[@kartonZ20669]

I saw this movie in the eighties.. and I almost died when I saw this scene... kudos...by God you did it!

[@Originella]

Robert Preston's last line was how I felt when I graduated high school and exactly what I was thinking when I said my goodbyes to my drama class...

[@Lshannon90]

Fantastic end to a fantastic movie.

[@moomoopuppy5810]

I used to watch this movie a lot as a kid.

[@briancordova1299]

Robert Preston had such a sweet spirit.

[@Cherryspecial7]

Brian Cordova. Sweet spirit indeed...

[@belleekgirl]

He was brilliant!!!! This is my fav movie!

[@Faramirofdoncaster]

Robert Preston - What a star

[@ricardoazen5886]

this movie and special RObert was absolutely fabulous

[@carloscanas4803]

Robert Preston deserved the oscar for his performance he was outstanding what a shame r I p robert preston

[@gidgitvonlarue679]

I adore this movie - and I adore Robert Preston! He was WONDERFUL in The Music Man and later The Last Staright which we The Retro Cinema Podcast have podcasted! Victor Victoria is so on our list to podcast!

[@IZS13020]

Robert Preston, Staggering and amazing talent.

[@Cherryspecial7]

Gidgit VonLaRue. Hi! I'm looking for asomé eighties movies. And your page looks great for it. Thanks for your comment. =)

[@mlchc9004]

Thnx for uploading. For those who have not seen the movie I highly recommend it! Never a dull moment with Julie, James, Robert & Lesly Ann Brilliant cast with my top all time fave Julie! !

[@baskervillebee5748]

Robert Preston was so talented.

[@leannsfearcocktail9420]

Watching this makes me teary-eyed. I remember the first time I saw this film in the 90s on a cable. I was very young and fell in love with the songs, story and the actors.

[@kartonZ20669]

What a fucking amazing way to end...I loved it!

[@kathypeach516]

Robert Preston was the GREATEST!!! Love this.

[@danielpena2726]

I saw this live on Broadway and it is one of the best times I've ever had!!!

[@Cherryspecial7]

Daniel Pena: What a privilege!! =)

[@jarod63]

"Shady Dame" was omitted from the Broadway show, wasn't it?

[@artistphx]

This is even funnier if you know that for this scene, the hired some of the best drag queens to do the number with Robert Preston. If you look a their faces you can see that some are bare able to keep from laughing throughout and when they drop him and he says "you, bitches!" was that planned? Either way he was such a master at his craft that Robert Preston could make anything shine!

[@Cherryspecial7]

I had no idea about the drag queens in this scene! Thanks for your comments. =)

[@21jonesky]

The director also didn't let Andrews and Garner know what the ending would be, so their hysterical laughter is completely genuine.

[@Cherryspecial7]

Really??? Wow, that is a brilliant strategy!!

[@RealDapperDude]

There is probably no greater compliment for an actor than to say it looks entirely natural and unrehearsed. That's Preston all over, in this and Music Man. Watch toward the end, after the song's over and he's laughing at himself and with the audience. I remember when I first saw this in the theater; I thought surely the ending was unplanned or to some extent improvised. That's the magnitude of Preston's talent. It's a joy to watch over and over. Thank You Mr. Preston.

[@pookiebear364]

artistphx--- Several of the men that are lined up- especially the one in the middle of the final line up is hysterical. I've heard two versions as to the being dropped and "You Bitches" Ive heard that it was improvise and was part of script...regardless it was a scream. Blake Edwards sets, it has been said, were lots of fun and laughter. He also had a wicked sense of fun. Blake, you are so missed...NOT just by Jules, Geoffrey, Jennifer and Emma- but by so many who loved the work youve done and joy you've given

[@catangel70]

laugh out loud bloody brilliant! Robert Preston is a treasure!

[@califgirl101]

this is about the best and funniest sequence ever!

[@enriquezanon3346]

AWESOME Robert Perston

[@jimmy_the_squid9456]

Fun Fact: This is the exact same costume that Julie Andrews wore earlier in the film, but it was actually designed to fit Robert Preston. They used a corset kind of thing to pull it in tight to fit Julie Andrews' more shapely figure, and added black ruffles to hide the difference in height

[@karenbork706]

Years ago, when IMDB had an interactive forum someone there commented about this costume. They had acquired it from the costume department. They said they could see all the alterations and "fixes that made it fit both Julie Andrews and Robert Preston. Including tears when it was stepped on or tugged during Preston's hilarious performance.

[@alvarojosesandovalbasso183]

Grandioso número por lo divertido y los detalles chuscos. Gracias por subrlo

[@stefaniepoetting1255]

I LOVE that movie you know most of the actors from other movies but at this one they are at their best

[@hotmusic1967]

LOL I couldn't stopping laughing at this clip Robert Preston was awesome

[@s1nd3r3llee]

Hi @Cherry Special! This version is perfect - as you wisely included the hilarious laughter of Bob Preston at the end, as well as the audience’s laughing and cheering. Thank You SO MUCH for sharing this, one of the GREAT cinematic scenes.

[@Cherryspecial7]

My pleasure. I did it with a lot of love for those great performers. Specially Robert Preston. And Julie, of course... 💖💖💖

[@disneykid9393]

I used to watch this quite a bit as well as listen to the soundtrack.

[@marcokite]

In reality the audience would be FURIOUS given they came to see 'Victor'.

[@Cherryspecial7]

hehehehe... That is so true...! 😅

[@PinkPumpkin529]

One of my FAV movies! ❤ Robert Preston the BEST! 🤣 Have the DVD, & have lost track of how many times I've watched! "Oh you Bitches"! 🤣 Still gets me everytime! RIP Robert! You ARE sorely missed! 😢 For another great Robert hit, check out "The Music Man" w/Shirley Jones & a wee lad named Ronny Howard! 😂 Never a boring moment! But here, @ his very best! ❤❤❤✌️🤘

[@stanleyschmidt5847]

Robert Preston = legendary icon!! PERIOD!!!

[@glamdolly30]

So many great numbers like this were missing from the stage version with Julie Andrews, of 1995. The script and songs they performed on Broadway weren't a patch on the movie! But the biggest omission was the late, great Robert Preston. He wouldn't have starred in it even if he'd been alive - the stage revival was offered to him but he declined, saying he didn't want to work with director Blake Edwards again (Julie Andrews' husband). From what he said, Edwards' ego was out of control! Thanks for the upload, it's a great movie and Robert Preston stole so many scenes - he was wonderful!

[@eblackadder3]

I remember Preston talking about this in some interview a few years before he died. He said he didn't think the show would be a hit and didn't want to do it. He also said or implied that Blake Edwards and Julie Andrews were both angry at him for declining to appear in the show. The show didn't materialize until 7 or 8 years after he died.

[@passqualecaiazza7728]

Great movie and funny. The music outstanding. I own the movie

[@theatergeek82]

The man had one hell of a voice

[@Cherryspecial7]

Indeed! 🤩😍

[@paulo.henrique.1969]

*this scene is wonderful..i laugh a lot when i see..R.I.P great Robert preston*

[@pookiebear364]

This was Blake Edwards at his very best...Rest in Peace Blackie!

[@brendapetersen364]

My favorite part!

[@elaines5412]

I just laughed out loud 7 times (and chuckled more than that) watching this. From the opening scene lalalalalalalalalaaaaaalalalalalalalalahahaaahoooooooooooooh, to the end "you bitches". I love the people, I love the writing, I love the music.

[@Cherryspecial7]

Seven times! Hahaha...! Good one! Thanks for stopping by... =)

[@gr27it]

Victori victoria One of the biggest fantastic film of cinema history❤️

[@kartonZ20669]

I loved this movie and this was my favorite scene.. I almost died laughing!

[@Gods2ndFavoriteBassPlyr]

Perfection.

[@henrimatisse7481]

Robert Preston is a marvel. My fave is S.O.B. a great satire and comedy

[@Cherryspecial7]

Yup, S.O..B. my favorite too. I can watch it a couple times a year. Love it. 🥰💖

[@DavidBishopPensacola]

I love this

[@ВиталийИванов-ж9м]

BRAVO...!

[@kpax2066]

I adore Robert Preston!

[@wotan10950]

Brings back memories of when I first saw this movie in the theater. Great scene! Per Julie Andrews’s new book, this scene was indeed shot in one take. That’s why it’s kind of a mess, but so funny. Thought: talking about Hello Dolly with a former girlfriend, I said Walter Matthau was miscast. But who could’ve played that part? She said, Robert Preston. That would’ve been great!

[@2Scribble]

I dunno - Vandergelder was supposed to be a pissy old grump who had nothing in his life but work Preston was way too charming for that part xD

[@luisadebernard7526]

Eccezionale 🔝🔝🔝🔝💋

[@babygrl05]

I'm from Seville :)

[@greg19670]

Blake Edwards. Lord. Master of humor.

[@kivinen1]

Bravo, Brava, thanks for the upload!

[@danielle38134]

I’m dying over here 😂😅rotflmfao!

[@susannaude8514]

I ADORE ROBERT PRESTON !!!!

[@austinclark5107]

"You *bitches*."

[@elaines5412]

I see this, and actually laugh out loud. Perfect. Somebody should give a shout out to Julie Andrews. I love seeing her with Carol.

[@sauldiazdiaz.1943]

Seville is one of the citys more beutifull of Europa and the world.

[@jasminnemcdonald94A]

I just spit my water out when I heard this. What the heck??

[@carliemichelle3110]

The best scene. Trivia, this was all improv so Julie’s reactions were all real. Her hubby knew this was happening but didn’t tell her. One of my all time fave films

[@mlchc9004]

This is hilarious! The movie is addicting! Julie is gorgeous, radiant & sexy as Victoria & hot as Victor ! She is versatile!!! And gorgeous!

[@danielslubski1028]

For me,the funniest scene in movie history.

[@antonioreis7161]

Wonderful!

[@joselitadelsur]

Pero qué grande!!!

[@Cherryspecial7]

You are absolutely right. And yes, I’m a big Preston - Andrews fan myself. Have you ever seen them on “S.O.B.”? .... Greetings!

[@worldwidebear1967]

The full movie is so good and a good laugh...

[@lour.8874]

Que hermosa cinta

[@Cherryspecial7]

Siii. Hermosa con la presencia de Julie Andrews, y magistral con Robert Preston. No te cansas de verla. Cierto?

[@lour.8874]

@@Cherryspecial7 para nada, la primera vez que la vi tenia 11 años y adoro esta historia.

[@zoya1232]

love it

[@juanmonge7418]

I wonder if the reaction shots of the audience were shot at the same time, or if it were shot at a separate time?

[@bacchuslax7967]

He has the Oscar for this one.

[@juancarlosbarrientos7671]

Creo que Robert Preston se merecia el Oscar pues Víctor o Victoria el verdadero protagonista fue el muchos besos al Cielo querido compañero desde España.

[@Cherryspecial7]

Ya lo creo. Aunque ya ves que los Oscares se los dan principalmente a papeles como muy dramáticos ¿no? Injustamente, porque hay excelentes papeles en la comedia también. Fuerte abrazo, desde México. 💖

[@bobbennett2602]

The woman at 2:58 could pass as a young Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. Same eyes

[@pookiebear364]

Bob Bennett- Ver good...your right...very much like Jackie in 1953-54 when married

[@barbarastrauch2892]

Einsame Spitze! Die Szene sehe ich, um wieder gute Laune zu bekommen !!!!

[@laurabeane8862]

... some hit show...

[@dupuis502]

toujours autant de plaisir à revoir ce passage, il est drôle sans "changer "le personnage

[@VValkyrie]

Love Robert Preston in S.O.B. Crazy movie.

[@WilliamScavengerFish]

This scene was not scripted.

[@deols50]

Maravilhoso ❤❤❤❤❤

[@jorgecabrerapaiser553]

3:31 ihhhhhhhhhhh jajajajaja Robert Preston great!

[@wunaladreaming5472]

brilliant