Mr. and Mrs. Hoofer At Home | Three Little Words | Warner Archive

[@BovineDesigns]

Vera Ellen is still one of the most beautiful actresses I've ever seen. Pure talent, insane dancer, and a smile that could melt gold.

[@terrywright7470]

Agreed on every point....Altthough I must be a bit pedantic here, and say that Gold does not have a very high melting oint

[@Schquirl]

I don’t see where anybody realizes that Fred Astaire was 51 when he did this movie! So many people nowadays can’t even move like that when they’re 31! In fact there’s not even teenagers that have that much energy either! His strength, stamina and agility was amazing!!!!

[@Palidor19]

We’ll he started training as a toddler with his older (and more talented) sister. He just never stopped.

[@Schquirl]

@@Palidor19 Food was food and good back then all the people I know that started sports as a child are worn out and done in their 50’s. Quality matters and all the GMO grains, fruits and vegetables have only served corporations.

[@devifitz5195]

Yes. That is exactly how you should leave a room.

[@lindashelley3635]

Devi Fitz That flat/apartment had really thin walls.... I hope they got a reduction in their rent😉

[@youxarexmyxsunshine]

LOL 😂

[@stevecline5102]

The Incredible Hulk used to leave the room that way all the time on his TV show back in the late 70s!

[@rosamonteiro7955]

Devi Fitz 😂😂😂

[@florenciaverlatsky738]

hahahaha!!! you're right!

[@fitnessfreak7851]

Without question, Vera-Ellen is one of the most underrated dancers that should be getting more credit with the likes of Ginger Rogers and Cyd Charisse.

[@eleanorpowellfan]

I love Ginger, but she is not in the same league as Vera-Ellen and Cyd.

[@stevendunn6255]

@@eleanorpowellfan Ginger was perfect for the time, after the roaring 20’s. Ginger and all others back then played a part, decided by the studio owners, producer and director. If you have issues with Ginger then blame someone else first…she was very talented and her numerous screen appearances attest to that… My mother once said to me if you bring home either Ginger or Eleanor you can marry them. Cod, Vera, Rita, you cannot marry them…hahaha! My mom was 92 last month…

[@girlfromthebronxbywayofelb7288]

@@eleanorpowellfan speaking of Eleanor Powell.... My favorite!!! Cyd Charisse... AMAZING!! The ballet in "singing in the rain" wow! Also the boxing gym number in "always fair weather". But Vera Ellen has that mix of ballet and tap that not every dancer could pull off.

[@fitnessfreak7851]

@@matthieuschmitter6676 Amazing dancer in ballet. Love her work on "Daddy Long Legs"

[@annefitz7346]

Absolutely! I was mesmerized when as a child I saw her in White Christmas! Still my face

[@citytrees1752]

Good Lord, I burned 1500 calories just watching that.

[@WitoldBanasik]

Sure... Why don't you just make a second step and the third one and the world will appear wonderful... 'cause dance makes the world go around, of course !!!

[@tintinfan007]

@@WitoldBanasik then keep dancing, and you will go places

[@giorgiawerneck3926]

Hahahaha

[@deepaliakhade6447]

😂😂😂

[@bobcarlson9128]

W. Banasik has

[@demef758]

As a kid, I got SO tired of seeing Mom and Dad go through this routine every night at 5PM.

[@ARTSIEBECCA]

I know right..the top of my head is flat Where they dropped me on it.

[@tanyakarazan8094]

🤣🤣

[@bravestchicken3528]

Turns out we wouldn't have it any other way XD

[@chriskershaw7968]

yeah me too, particularly the kicking out of the cot got to be a bit much after I turned 15

[@ej3016]

Demef 😂🤣 for my folks it was late 50’s twist and jive 😂🤣 was so exhausting just getting to the dinner table 😂🤣

[@elwoodblues9613]

I just saw this for the first time. Wow. As a dancer, I've long been told that my main job is to make my partner look good. Fred Astaire is so gifted, his partners end up making HIM look good. But Vera-Ellen is no appendage. I once read that Vera-Ellen is one of only two dancers (Eleanor Powell being the other) who could keep up with Fred Astaire. She kept up with him in this routine, and they both pull it off flawlessly. Well, almost flawlessly . . . you just don't handle a baby that way . . .

[@fionatsang9353]

I agree, Fred and Vera-Ellen were marvelous together, such a shame they only collaborated on two movies. Eleanor Powell was a fantastic dancer - apparently so good even Fred was intimidated by her, in his words she 'put 'em down like a man' - but she perhaps lacked some of the chemistry his other partners had with him. Probably my favourite partner for Fred was Rita Hayworth; again they only did two movies together, but they were so brilliant. See if you can find 'So Near Yet So Far' from You'll Never Get Rich, they are incredibly well matched in that number!

[@coreycox2345]

Vera Allen and Elanor Powell were the most athletic of the dancers I have seen from this period.

[@lindashelley3635]

Candy Jones Also, she was 22 years younger than Fred, 29 to his 51 when this film was made.

[@coreycox2345]

@@lindashelley3635I don't think many dancers have been better than Fred Astaire.

[@lindashelley3635]

coreycox2345 Oh, I totally agree with you there! Fred, along with Gene Kelly and (to a slightly lesser degree) Donald O’Connor were to me the three greatest film dancers. I simply meant that Vera-Ellen, being so much younger, must have had more physical energy than Fred at that time.

[@cindydevine118]

Wow! You sure don't see talent like that anymore!

[@pugassassin5591]

yes u do. Ever heard of Broadway?

[@pugassassin5591]

@@pianoandkpop that's not true at all. Did u see the comment of the professional dancer that even said that this dance routine sucks.

[@81laurenjean]

I guarantee this isn’t much of a challenge to any professional dancer today.

[@chrisjenkins9978]

Tarzan - 😂🤣😂

[@nickgreatpwrful5754]

@@pugassassin5591 To compare Broadway to this is insulting... Broadway is nowhere near the Golden Age of Hollywood.

[@TheNesbittExperience]

She was so amazing! You can see her balletic prowess as she taps! WOW!

[@aryll-nya8951]

No matter how many times I watch this it never gets old

[@paulrivalto1974]

Fred Astaire and Vera Ellen. Two of the greatest!

[@rebeccapetty1k390]

If every married couple lived like this, just dancing and not talking, there would be no divorces lol 😂

[@berthapolit5149]

Great for dancing

[@CupOfTae_SugaKookies_Sprite]

Lol they would be so out of breath they wouldn’t have the energy to argue lol. 😂😂👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@evelynsaungikar3553]

Um...at one point she hits him over the head and slaps his face!

[@sicNtwstdF]

if men come home from work like this everyday, the wives would be happier lol

[@ciabattatom521]

No divorces and maybe not any surviving children, lol.

[@rhodiusscrolls3080]

I love her fashions....and people back then danced brilliantly.

[@wynnneal4505]

Beautiful. Are there still athletic, graceful, rambunctious, story telling, sprightly, springy dancers like these nowadays?

[@MrCrowebobby]

There are many better "dancers" nowadays (and I was a dancer in that period); it's the music and style and taste that has changed. Can't include Astaire because he was "unique" and a "star" as opposed to just a dancer. (Dancers, like ice skaters and all other athletes have improved over the years with new training methods and diets, etc., etc., etc.)

[@RaeJ8]

Yes! Just look to Broadway!

[@ShushaSofia]

No because we are all miserable

[@dustindeissner296]

I've not seen any in a long time,but I would hope so, where in time. . . . donrjr

[@fr-ep4fv]

Noo WAY!!! All the insurance and lawyers involved? Political incorrect this and that? There would be 3 hours of disclaimers and they would cut that number short.

[@LordSkella]

This should be an Olympic sport Also they way they yeeted that baby all over the place cracks me up!

[@fr-ep4fv]

It was playing with the kid before going off to work. And she was just kissing him goodbye---right through the wall

[@Qboro66]

They forgot to include the disclaimer "Do not attempt " during the baby scene. Oh those nutty 1950's.

[@tootalazaaz]

I believe your stating a little sarcasm I hope. Back in that day the people weren't timid stupid idiots. They new it was only a movie and a doll. No big deal.

[@ShushaSofia]

@@tootalazaaz Because they weren't indoctrinated yet. It was too soon after WW2.

[@rexlex1736]

The baby is now grown and suffers from PTDD--Post Traumatic Dance Disorder.

[@CupOfTae_SugaKookies_Sprite]

Considering they advised pregnant women to smoke cigarettes back then, I wouldn’t be surprised if they said slam dunking the baby once and a while is good for their health lol rough em up a bit. 😂 😂😂

[@missdee4927]

Yes! Finally a better quality version of this clip. I love this sequence. Vera Ellen could do any type of dancing couldn't she?

[@stevesheartone2998]

Yep, she sure could! She was an Incredible Dancer & Actress. Truly One of a Kind the Likes of Which We Will Never See Again.

[@rudolftrost3534]

Fred Astaire is truly hypnotic to watch.

[@FREEMAN....]

Back in a era of pure poetry, magic, elegance and decency.

[@angelabluebird609]

Such a joy to see Vera Ellen dancing with Fred Astaire! Wonderful :)

[@pepperwilliams4428]

Amazing duo here!!! Vera-Ellen was so pretty and I just love both of their outfits!!!!

[@DonnieTHORMacLEOD]

The whimsical world of dance was so gifted by these artists.

[@mcbeezee2120]

As in "White Christmas", I always find myself looking just at her during the routines. And those legs!!!

[@randallerickson175]

What a dancer! Did a good acting job in White Christmas also.

[@thevintageenglishman]

Well I've never seen this peice of film before.... brilliant..... thanks for loading it to KZbin

[@SeekingHisWill]

👍 I love the old classics! ❤️❤️

[@meenyminymoe]

Gene kelly called Vera Ellan the best all-around dancer in movies. I couldn't agree more!

[@thetruthandnobs2]

Absolutely fabulous! Mesmerizing, super talented, stylish and a treasure for everyone for all time! 😘

[@HamoodiClash]

Watching her smile is a joy.

[@winehouselover]

I love seeing someone recently here 😔✋🏿

[@daijoubougie]

The baby oh my god lmaooo

[@radioheadtv3131]

Dolce Dandy terrible parents

[@sundriesrebecakundomal2920]

🤣🤣🤣

[@jauxro]

gO LONG

[@rosamonteiro7955]

Dolce Dandy 😂😂😂

[@barbarastrzykalski7070]

I have never seen this movie!!! Will have to watch it now. ❤❤❤

[@Amarti58]

So well choregraphed.

[@Amarti58]

choreographed

[@kentibardolaza2724]

I don't think that people nowadays will appreciate this kind of art.

[@tim2015]

Kent Ibardolaza Kent, put this on your social media pages... send it to your friends... spread this video around and give people the opportunity to appreciate it!

[@kentibardolaza2724]

@@tim2015 yes I already did Sir. I've been teaching folkdance in our province and at break time I show this to my dancers. Eventually, they like it. 😊❤️

[@stevenjones7008]

Miss those days

[@anomienormie8126]

‘People nowadays’. Uh huh. Like ‘people nowadays’ aren’t watching this on youtube and giving out thousands of likes

[@charliehockett5774]

And yet here we are, nowadays, watching it and appreciating it.

[@REMNANTRising2005]

Love these old movies I wish we still had drive ins to watch them on

[@alisinc0001]

Wow, just wow! I was breathless just watching this, such talent!

[@lidijatravina274]

Beautiful. Thank you, 1950 !

[@MrBacchus18]

The only thing they didn't do to the baby was slam dunk

[@stevenstrumer6916]

Would you believe there were others who you may not have heard of who danced. There was a type of dance called "Wing", and a type called "Buck". See the 1950's film, 42nd Street, for example. There were two brothers who play as Afro-American Dancers. There was a pair that could dance up on a wall as well. See Gregory Hines exhaustive work;"Tap!"

[@stevenstrumer6916]

I agree Ginger and Fred were as good as Formal Tap Dance perfectionist work can get.

[@ruth.rgarcia9957]

Awesome!!! It's like an Opera performance, but dancing😃👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏❤️👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🌏INCREDIBLE!!! 💃🕺

[@devydu]

Wow, I thought I saw every Fred Astaire / Vera Ellen dance routine on YT. This is awesome hoofin' @ home! Love the bright colorful costumes & set. I'm out a breath!!

[@PunkinPistolero]

Love this number the lime green tne music style The energy between the two..

[@TMT-4869]

I love that the choreography for her is like a Ballet-Tap fusion!

[@sarasmith5110]

And gymnastics!

[@esmeephillips5888]

@@sarasmith5110 Same combo of styles as Eleanor Powell. Vera-Ellen began in pictures the year EP quit, and is her closest successor. The difference is that Ellie knew what she wanted and got it, whereas Vera-Ellen (like, say, Rita Hayworth or George Murphy) let herself be schooled by the studio. Not that the results weren't generally stunning. But Powell's hypnotic blend of assertiveness and radiance flows from her soul, and is unique in 90 years of sound film.

[@alazjaw.8968]

@@esmeephillips5888 what even is the point of this backhanded comment

[@esmeephillips5888]

@@alazjaw.8968 To clarify the narrow margin between greatness and genius.

[@alazjaw.8968]

@@esmeephillips5888 who asked? how can you clarify something that wasn’t even mentioned?

[@chattyroz2934]

Thank you so much for this high quality clip! Four solid minutes of dancing to a narrative story. Just brilliant. Three Little Words is a very entertaining film altogether, with great music and terrific numbers.

[@fernandomartinheras5025]

Mr. Fred Astaire/Miss Vera Ellen genious.

[@idkwhypickinganameishard]

This is gold

[@jackdetripper]

First time I see that... wow ! And I'm a fan of Fred Astair... just wow !!!!

[@tootalazaaz]

Vera was just fabulous and Beautiful!

[@pieropierini2349]

Grandi!!!! Ho passato l'infanzia a sognare con loro. Grandi e teneri ricordi.

[@mehitablestorm8877]

Hey, that's how I clear off the dishes!

[@altonpitts5303]

Did you wonder where the toaster went in the next shot? 😉

[@hughmcinally907]

Mate, I could watch this stuff all day, just brilliant. And wonderful to see it in colour - so many of these old clips are in B&W, and I can't help but wonder when I watch them how spectacular they would have been in colour.

[@lcagee]

Vera Ellen was absolutely spectacular.

[@sharondelagarza4802]

Oh my - how is it possible I've never seen the adorable number? So delightful!

[@thesamson1091]

Wow great dance

[@deniaridley]

Always nice to play with the baby before putting her to bed! I just love how Hollywood could tell a story (with an arc!) through dance and music. And the dancers performing at their peak all while juggling props like nobody's business. Vera-Ellen held her own and then some with Fred! He just loved dancing with her.

[@brianmorris2739]

Vera- Ellen best and most gorgeous dancer ever!!

[@nawalidiouig7583]

Beautiful dance ❤❤

[@lolflollol2120]

And THIS is exactly why I wanna live in the 50s and 60s and 70s

[@xxwhispersxx2856]

The two greatest dancers ever finally dancing together.

[@deniaridley]

I know, right!

[@DukeAlker]

Very dynamic performance. Beautiful performance

[@12quadrant]

This is so beautifull , good and sweet 💗😃

[@SpicyHobbit03]

Oh my gosh that is literally how I walk around the house 😂

[@peterbendur382]

Egyszerűen fantasztikus és lenyűgöző.

[@juliecurran9884]

I just can't take my eyes off Vera Ellen,she is incredible

[@sundriesrebecakundomal2920]

I love Fred and Vera but never have seen this film great number!! 💚💛💜🧡

[@FrankDoe]

i imagine my wife doing that as soon as im out of the house

[@robertlecomte8852]

Frank, If I could realize that, I would be i in heaven.

[@ABC4475]

And you still love her.

[@Michael.Sinclair]

LOL

[@naturalkinkycurlymarie7496]

@sightinsight yum!

[@MASTEROFEVIL]

Boy😂

[@Demiand_]

Baby: "what just happened?"

[@florenciaverlatsky738]

Full of grace and talent.

[@jcolumbiap]

Priceless!

[@lauraguz2010]

They sure don’t make them like that anymore! Fabulous

[@moanam.6692]

Quanta agilidade e leveza!!! 👏👏👏👏👏

[@stormygirl1704]

Awwww! The good ole days! ❤️👏🏻

[@jeromeduboin3407]

So uplifting 😍 !

[@patriciaegan7244]

I’ve never seen this clip before. All I can say is take it easy on baby! And I liked it, many thoughts put into this very short and wonderful dance scene.

[@ИраРаина]

Восхитительно! Какие красивые люди, какой степ!

[@gladysmaidanacastro]

Absolutely great!!!

[@jaimegonzalezfarina8648]

Ésto es esencialmente magnífic, como Fred Astaire solo hay uno.

[@Aprilme2]

What a great number.

[@brendahenderson683]

Vera Ellen was such a great dancer! She really holds her own here with the master; Fred Astaire!

[@marielladelores5258]

Perfection Personified! WOW!

[@drcringe7873]

Pretty impressive! Fred Astaire was 51 years old here, and have more energy than I have and I am 32 at the moment.

[@DionisosPla]

Qué entrañable y maravillosa pareja Fred Astaire y Vera Ellen ... Y qué baile tan simpático y técnicamente perfecto exhiben en esta filmación. Artistas de alto nivel que hoy es difícil encontrar ...

[@usmale4915]

Wonderful! Thank you for the upload.

[@charlesduzzie9811]

Fred Astaire is 51..... A great age for him and for us to see..... Vera Allen also one of my favorites ...

[@wideeyes418]

This was cute, but I also want to call Child Protective Services

[@maybudha]

Elsa Itambo lol baby or football?

[@kat.celeste]

The baby wasn't real though...!!

[@Quaronna]

Elsa Itambo 💀💀💀💀

[@robertlecomte8852]

Elas , you realize it was a puppet

[@leilabenedetti6097]

She obviously knows! But is a real baby on the story!

[@anacristinasimoesferreira672]

Adorei. Gostaria de ver todos os dias

[@kathychinski8551]

My three favorite dance routines are this one, coffee time and with tap dance with Rita Hayworth , the shorty George. Astaire seems to enjoy dancing those particular numbers

[@emanuelrodrigues7890]

O cara eu já conheço! É mestre! E ela, é sensacional! Nota dez pra ambos.

[@billivory2754]

somehow never saw this. Definately worth multiple looks. And yes. Vera Ellen is very underrated, certainly under watched.

[@allanjasonmburu2186]

omg that's amazing

[@mariajosealonsosire5411]

Eso eran tiempos maravillosos referente al baile. M quito el sombrero q elegancia. Soberbio!

[@kiniburk]

Thanks for the upload wish dance on this scale still existed.

[@clarines9954]

Graciassssssss...por subir estas escenas de bailes!!!😝

[@suzimanipur2983]

Old is always gold 😊😊👏👏

[@MrDavey2010]

So very clever in execution and imagination.

[@berthapolit5149]

Graceful springe and great for dancing

[@jeffersonbueno9691]

Gostaria que os canais de TV passasem filmes como esse , isso eram filmes de qualidade pena que hoje não existe mais filmes assim , saudades.

[@dtijerina65]

... que belleza de pareja impresionante la sincronización de su baile/actuación ... 👍😘🇲🇽

[@gogoyubari366]

Beautiful girl!

[@user-MariaMoscow]

Великолепно!!! Браво!!!

[@cristianatramonte4389]

Que dizer? SIMPLESMENTE GENIAL!!!

[@beccazhou]

it became more and more chaotic and i love it

[@jayweekes77]

bravo now thats what i call love