YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN "Frau Blücher" Clip (1974)

[@Schlemiel-schlimazel]

Chloris Leachman was a comedic genius of the highest order!

[@ALPQZM654]

She was incredible.

[@mal1465]

She was also awesome in “High Anxiety” as nurse Charlotte Diesel!

[@francisfischer7620]

She was pretty amazing all around.

[@francisfischer7620]

Even on Lassie, which she couldn't get out of fast enough, she was charming.

[@TheMadAfrican1]

Her appearance in 2 and a Half Men when it was good is still one of my go-to episodes to watch when I'm in a bad mood.

[@rosemaryjessop4045]

My late mum and I adored this film and laughed out loud every time we saw it. I watch it now and think about the happy days of my youth with my lovely and comical mum.

[@theatremad9797]

Same thing with my dad.

[@anacletwilliams8315]

Same thing with my late uncle.

[@Hoople57]

Same with my Mom.

[@brianjordan3841]

Who wouldn’t laugh out loud at/ with this movie unless yer dead inside

[@Michaeluk61]

Looking forward to receiving my copy today 😂

[@yurdp]

Love the way Gene expresses his annoyance and impatience but never losses control.

[@PizzaTheHutt69]

"Quiet dignity and grace...." 🙄🙄😂

[@felixscamp]

I saw this film 4 times a day for 14 days as a projectionist, to this day it still cracks me up.

[@JM-zk9ou]

That's a good movie!

[@lisamcdonald1014]

December 15th, 1974

[@ronswim8187]

Mel Brooks is a comedic genius!

[@Buckboy2024]

Right on!

[@jakeg3126]

I think I saw that this was mainly written by Gene Wilder and Mel Brooks didn’t initially agree to a lot of the stuff, but Brooks and the people on the staff enjoyed doing it.

[@jakeo1209]

This movie was actually Gene Wilder's idea. He was a brilliant guy. He came up with the idea, and Mel Brooks loved it and they both wrote the script. Most of their movies were a collaboration. It was the same with Seinfeld's show. Everyone thinks it was all Jerry, but it was a 50/50 collaboration with Larry David. Just to add one more collaboration. Elton John only wrote music to his songs. All the lyrics were written by Bernie Taupin. It was the best collaboration ever.

[@marktully7755]

...i miss his lovely wife Anne....

[@fabenyc]

Everything she says with her eyes!! She’s so amazing!

[@woodiicycad]

Cloris Leachman got a LOT of credit: 1 Academy Award, 1 Bafta, 1 Golden Globe and 8 Primetime Emmy Awards! Her peers, like many of us…adored her!

[@lemondropkid6175]

She was an amazing actress.

[@lisamcdonald1014]

Not to mention that she was a comedienne and a life long vegetarian for most of her adult life

[@Rhaman68]

Her appearance in one episode of 2 1/2 Men was pure gold!!!

[@craigb.franklin7046]

I loved her her as Mary Tyler Moore landlord.

[@starpawsy]

So many classic lines, repeated at parties everywhere. Unrivalled until "Airplane" came along. High praise indeed.

Monty Pythons Holy Grail is also endlessly quoteable

[@countrymonkOSB]

I've watched this movie about 1,000 times and this is the first time I noticed that the candles Frau Blucher carries up the stairs aren't even lit! 😆😆😆

[@GreenPencil305]

RIP Gene Wilder, Marty Feldman, and Cloris Leachman.

[@Philbert-s2c]

Such a brilliant cast.

[@Mitchell-st6kf]

Peter Boyle especially 👍

[@Not_MindlessAndGullibleAlways]

Love them all !

[@Nigelsmom2136]

Madeline Kahn, too.❤

[@lisamcdonald1014]

1942-1999

[@marionmarino1616]

Must have seen this film about 100 times. It’s absolutely brilliant!

[@Buckboy2024]

Right on!

[@jillkjv3816]

I'm so old I remember seeing the film in the movie theater when it premiered. 😊

[@danieldoe1895]

@jillkjv3816 I remember watching you, watching this in the theater.

[@289cobra9]

1974. I was 12.

[@davealexander9983]

I'm so old I remember seeing it in black and white.

[@jillkjv3816]

@@davealexander9983 lol

[@stevencheatham5041]

Me too.

[@noahbawdy3395]

The bit where she keeps offering him drinks before bed always cracks me up.

[@mcpappysgolden]

I agree - funny as hell.

[@Schlemiel-schlimazel]

Her facial expressions are brilliant!

[@rosemariemaldonado5886]

improvised

[@seikibrian8641]

She ad libbed the "Ovaltine" bit, and Gene Wilder almost lost it at that point, according to legend.

[@lisamcdonald1014]

Would the doctor care for a brandy, before retiring? Some warm milk… Perhaps? Ovaltine?

[@paulanderson1614]

Chloris Leachman, outstanding amazing. XXX.

[@brucemoose9587]

did the Frau have somekinda affair with the horses? they seem to be animated every time her name is mentioned

[@paulderyck2573]

@@brucemoose9587 It's probably an allusion to Catherine the Great ( Russia), who is said to have had a device (sort of hammock) made, so that she could copulate with her horse..;

[@jeannecox948]

Genius film, Genius actors and Genius producer. My favourite film of all time! Calories Leachman was an amazing actress!

[@jeannecox948]

That should read Cloris Leachman, Doah!

[@paulanderson1614]

@@jeannecox948 Thanks for ignoring my positive comments. I'm sure you don't make mistakes.

[@theguyinthemiddle2919]

I just noticed that the candles that were carried by Frau Blücher were not lit.

[@BennettBramson]

Not only are they NOT lit, but she tells them to remain close to the candles because the stairs can be treacherous. She then holds the candelabra in the hand furthest from the wall (no rail). 😂

[@cindyzins6628]

Me, too! Never noticed that before!

[@copyprint-fz2hb]

same here , after all these years ??? WTF

[@monicaschonteich2514]

Part of the fun

[@deanpd3402]

...and Gene gives the candles a side glance as he notices they are not lit.

[@Blakeneyd]

Marty Feldman’s smug little smile after he yells out Blucher and gets the horses to whinny. 😂

[@ddthewolf]

Makes you wonder if sorta improvised that line and the crew decided to go along with it lol

[@toddkurzbard]

(((NNNEEEIIIGGGHHHHHHHHHHHH)))

[@latsnojokelee6434]

Wilder: When I was writing the first draft, I said, "I wonder if anybody would get it when someone said "Frau Blücher" and the horses neigh. Mel [Brooks] said, "Keep it in." Well, the audience loved it in the previews. Actually, I chose the name because I wanted an authentic German name. I took out some of the books I had of the letters to and from Sigmund Freud. I saw someone named Blücher had written to him, and I said well that's the name. Later on, I heard from about two or three sources, who said Blücher refers to a horse going to a factory and being turned to glue. I just thought it was a funny name.

[@richardcochrane1966]

"What knockers!" "Oh, thank you, Doctor!"

[@ronaldomadrebien7045]

I’ve used that line for years 🤪

[@ilokivi]

It wasn't even necessary to have them stuffed.

[@Chris-wj8fz]

Carry On humour. The Americans are not good at rude rubbish like Brits ( repressed sexual beings all). Remember no one in Oscars gives Chevy chase bill Murray gene wilder Richard prior Adam Sandler any respect. Naked gun..."nice beaver"

[@jonnymajor8425]

I know, my wife tokd me 😂​@@ronaldomadrebien7045

[@diogo.rodrigues.1884]

It had me in tears 😂

[@christineobrien7707]

2 Classic comedies in 1 year for Mr. Brooks. ...Young Frankenstein & Blazing Saddles. Wow!! Hollywood could never do that today.Thank God these films were made in 1974 😎👍👍

[@Boskov01]

A classic scene, featuring a classic running gag, from a classic comedy.

[@gilygir1]

What was the gag? I'm always lost in thus part of the movie

[@BRLaue]

Well, you see, the horses………

[@latsnojokelee6434]

Wilder: When I was writing the first draft, I said, "I wonder if anybody would get it when someone said "Frau Blücher" and the horses neigh. Mel [Brooks] said, "Keep it in." Well, the audience loved it in the previews. Actually, I chose the name because I wanted an authentic German name. I took out some of the books I had of the letters to and from Sigmund Freud. I saw someone named Blücher had written to him, and I said well that's the name. Later on, I heard from about two or three sources, who said Blücher refers to a horse going to a factory and being turned to glue. I just thought it was a funny name.

[@robinBrownmanfromHtown]

This movie and Mel Brooks are timeless. Great movies are those that you quote from almost every day.

[@enricoangelini7629]

One of the best movie in cinema history, everything just falls into the right place without any effort, simply a true master piece .......💪💪💪

[@AuntieMamie]

Here’s to all that spectacular talent in one film. Bravo.

[@usbank09]

Oh, I really wish they still made films like this. It's unfortunate that the brilliant comedians and directors are no longer with us. There's no need for special effects, just genuine comedic writing and performance.

[@doominc]

Hear what you're saying but It's not that there are no more brilliant directors and comedians... it's that Hollywood gatekeepers refuse to allow them to be made... they don't green light these kinds of films even though people still love them

[@KevinRudd-w8s]

​@@doomincso true

[@rendydrounette3921]

Let's honest about it. Quality of any kind these days tends to melt snowflakes. With all the mud slides that much snowflake run-off would cause, CA would slide into the Pacific.

[@jeffphakenewz8556]

If you never saw the original "Frankenstein" with Boris Karloff, do yourself a favor and do so. Then watch this. Again. The only way to appreciate how truly great this entire production was.

[@HappyArchaeology-mm4ng]

Priceless.Young Frakenstein and ablazing Saddles, tied at #1 for comedy.For me.

[@joeybonin7691]

I love the reaction at 1:27, with the wrinkled chin. She is so good.

[@Amber90125]

Cloris Leachman was brilliant

[@billkaldem5099]

God bless Terri Garr

[@softwarephil1709]

❤️

[@hanno-seppthornphlyx8838]

…and her knockers, too… 😉

[@billkaldem5099]

@@hanno-seppthornphlyx8838 lol. Got ya.

[@Relayer526-mi4wt]

The day Cloris Leachman passed away, OVALTINE was trending on Twitter for the entire day. 😅

[@lisamcdonald1014]

So sad, when I tuned in to the news “Mary Tyler Moore Show star Cloris Leachman dies aged 94”

[@02chevyguy]

@@lisamcdonald1014 She was great as "Phyllis".

[@grahamekellermeier8280]

Great movie can't believe that Was 50 years ago.

[@charltor6]

Everyone’s comedic timing/expressions in this clip are impeccable.

[@AndreasW-p4r]

What a beautiful classic

[@goodstranger7592]

Everyone was GREAT. Chloris L every second on screen worth watching. RIP great 1

[@bobdobalina838]

Loved this film.When I was a kid. the casting is absolutely perfect, Every character is interesting and adds something.

[@colinmarshall4778]

I saw this when it first came out and only found out today why the horses go nuts every time Frau Blucher's name is mentioned it is a reference to classic old villain gags and horses being sent to the glue factory... 🤣

[@Azazel2024]

Yeah most ppl don't know this

[@toddkurzbard]

(((NNNEEEIIIGGGHHHHHHHHHHHH)))

[@thesam19841]

It was years before I knew this reference... I got the horses scared reference, but while watching with my dad, he told me that Blucher means Glue in German...

[@philam1973]

@@thesam19841kliebstoff or Kleister in German. Glue translation was a joke in itself.

[@artlover1477]

Well, I learned something today. Me being the depraved person that I am, thought it was a sexual innuendo......

[@prisonersforprofit]

cloris leachman is brilliant in these two scenes, her reactions are amazing.

[@crazyman8472]

She carried that candelabra all over the place, but she never lit it! 🔥

[@abigailstone823]

She is the best part of this movie. Her and Igor.

[@TheClassics01]

Not the horses losing their shit everytime someone says “Blücher” 😆

[@Percopius]

that is one of the funniest gags I have ever seen. It's that it happens every time, no matter where it's said.

[@Azazel2024]

It means glue in German....that's why

[@FIREBRAND38]

@@Azazel2024 Horsecrap. That's a bogus urban legend.

[@toddkurzbard]

(((NNNEEEIIIGGGHHHHHHHHHHHH)))

[@wendygore2709]

Just watched this (among others of his) the other day as a tribute to Gene. And Cloris was a frigging genius!! ❤

[@MikeVehonsky]

We were recently in Scandinavia. The drinks section of the breakfast buffet in Oslo had a pitcher of "Varm Melk". I couldn't stop smiling.

[@SunBunz]

Omg that’s so cute!! lol

[@rdbwdc774]

Mel Brooks will always be an adolescent at heart, and I love him for that!

[@mohanicus]

1:34..😂😂😂😂...an absolute timeless masterpiece

[@lbk4401]

Love the way her eyes shut when he barks "Nothing!"

[@SunBunz]

I saw an interview, he actually startled her and she almost broke character, because he ad libbed shouting at her. It surprised her. 😂 Comic geniuses. May they both rest in peace.

[@mrspeel7]

I watched Young Frankenstein (again) about a week ago. And, as usual after watching Young Frankenstein, for the past several days every time I pass a blue car on the road, I think, "Blucher!" ;)

[@toddkurzbard]

(((NNNEEEIIIGGGHHHHHHHHHHHH)))

[@918kickinwing]

My friend would always say Blücher like Igor and I would whinny and it’d never cease to crack us up.

[@toddkurzbard]

(((NNNEEEIIIGGGHHHHHHHHHHHH)))

[@marthabaker5216]

I love this movie it cracks me up always love watching it

[@erickort1987]

lol,the candles arnt even lit,lol

[@Alexander-tj2dn]

One of the best films in history.

[@MikePoulson-qt1me]

Back when we had good movies.

[@MrFrancisehughes]

Blücher 😅 Marty facial expressions are priceless in this when he breaks the fourth wall.

[@toddkurzbard]

(((NNNEEEIIIGGGHHHHHHHHHHHH)))

[@lynryall1317]

Only now in my late 60s am I appreciating this masterpiece 😂😂😂 opps

[@danachristinewebster]

The funniest and most brilliant comedy ever. The cast was stellar in every scene. I can hardly pick my favourite character as they all had so many scene stealing moments. I’ve seen the movie so often that I can’t recall how many times. I too saw it in the theatres when it premiered. I NEVER tire of seeing it

[@90sNickfan91]

RIP, Gene Wilder, Marty Feldman, Teri Garr, Cloris Leachman, and Peter Boyle

[@antispindr8613]

Not that sure it was acting with Gene Wilder. For was he not almost as weird in real life?

[@mcpappysgolden]

Gawd Terri Garr was HOT AF.

[@softwarephil1709]

❤️

[@toddkurzbard]

I ALWAYS said that.

[@allanfmarsden]

What knockers..

[@jackstrop7520]

the look of total disgust on cloris leachmans at 1,27 is priceless!!!

[@Rosebud282]

Love this movie. Most of them are no longer with us. It's just so sad.

[@jonathanmcvay4499]

If you have never seen Cloris Leachman’s final move, The Scout’s Guide To the Zombie Apocalypse, I highly recommend it just to see her. She is hilarious as always, right up to the end.

[@Philbert-s2c]

Haven't seen that but she was great in "American Gods."

[@jaediccacairns4754]

The Wilhelm neigh.

[@thesam19841]

I loved that bit in scouts guide... when cloris becomes a zombie she chases them to her garage, and they take her car, a 96 roadmaster sedan... when I first saw it I had the exact same car, in the same color, marblehead gray metallic... from that day forward, that car's name was Cloris

[@EuSeiT]

They no longer make really funny movies like this!

[@magdalenanemcova1618]

Right!!!❤

[@northface484]

You will never see talent like this again....

[@phildirt3]

Cloris was great in this and the last picture show. She didn’t get enough credit.

[@russk1971]

Great cast and amazing writing. Comedic genius.

[@greggstankowski5073]

Just a small clip of this awesome movie,,cracks me up!!

[@PrimarchX]

"Ovaltine?"

[@ddthewolf]

Nothing! Thank you! I'm a little tired!

[@lisamcdonald1014]

And I will say good night

[@marthabaker5216]

There will never ever be a movie as funny as this one this is by far the most hilarious movie who ever made this movie couldn't have picked any other actors to play the parts bcos nobody could do it Better I love this movie I hope utube will show it ❤

[@johnbaskin7377]

Chloris Leachman was an awesome actor! The Frau Blucher and horses was genius!!

[@judgeberry6071]

There is funny shit and then there is Yong Frankenstein. It is on another level for sure. Unmatched lol

[@c17nav]

“Yong” Frankenstein? Must be a bad Chinese knock-off?

[@judgeberry6071]

@c17nav Haha yeah. Charlie Chan is in that version. In fact, it's not the worst idea I've ever heard 🤔😆

[@marktully7755]

...i have NEVER seen this movie all the way thru - i always fall asleep at about '...put..the candle..back...'...

[@RickSmith-w4i]

A masterpiece of comedy back before everyone got offended about everything.

[@antispindr8613]

Finally, someone making this point without resorting to the term 'woke'. Are the right-wing Woking up to just how over-used this term has become?

[@capitalm4605]

The simple joy on Marty Feldman's face when he says Blucher and the horses whinny.

[@toddkurzbard]

(((NNNEEEIIIGGGHHHHHHHHHHHH)))

[@usbank09]

Almost the entire cast RIP Wilder,Leachman, Garr , Boyle and Feldman. I think Gene Hackman is the only one left, and he is not even in the cast. And the great Mel Brooks is still alive.

[@usbank09]

I forgot the charming Madeline Kahn, aka "Lili Von Shtupp." Blazing Saddles fame. RIP. She definitely joins the comedic ensemble of Wilder and company.

[@davehope9144]

RIP Terri Garr, my teenage crush

[@MrChristophSteininge]

We see Victor von Frankenstein wearing the insignia of the Distinguished Order of the Golden Fleece. A rare honor.

[@IAM-zu9nx]

Mel Brooks the comedy genius and all those wonderful people

[@dennisxavier9513]

This movie is an absolute master piece.

[@tommorin5242]

They were all hopeless during this film how they ever finished it I will never know. But brilliant 😊

[@robbie6954]

They were certainly big knockers 😅

[@c17nav]

And spectacular!!👀

[@LouisEmery]

The horse neighing. So funny for a junior high schooler. We could only imagine what she did to those horses.

[@brianmgrim]

@LouisEmery: I believe you’re off track here. I saw vid. of Ms. Leachman state that Mr. Brooks later told her that, in German language, Blucher means ‘glue’. Now that’s some hidden gem, eh?

[@kayequinn7146]

Not sure if true but someone told me they reacted because her name in German meant glue factory😮😅

[@christianvictor827]

​@@brianmgrimIt's also not true. 😉 I guess Brooks was just messing with her.

[@shelbynamels973]

@@kayequinn7146 someone lied to you. put it in google translate

[@LouisEmery]

@@brianmgrim I checked to verify a commenter below (above?). It seems blucher is not glue in German. But the german word for glue would be funny too.

[@sb416]

My grandpa showed me this movie 😂 every time she says her name and the horses 🐎 go off like that I LOL

[@Jhonny-w6p]

There will never be, actors and actresses,of this caliber ever again. This film will live on for centuries.

[@AndyRubio1]

I watch this clip several times a week, mainly for the pause in "Some varm meelk ........ perhaps?"

[@williamjamison5010]

Apparently the first time it happened it was a coincidence ,and it was quickly expanded upon .Mel Brooks was straight on to type writer. Brilliant film, with fantastic actors, most of whom are sadly no longer with us.

[@glennsanders2962]

Yet another masterpiece from the man himself Mel Brooks!

[@user-md4di6yg2p]

How were they ever able to film a minute of this movie without cracking up is beyond me! LOLOLOL!!!

[@CBeard849]

Absolute Comedy Gold!! I can't imagine keeping a straight face filming this!!

[@Craig-e8r]

My Mother in law WAS Frau Bluecher! God rest her soul. Cloris was so badass.

[@jakeg3126]

I like that smile Igor makes

[@brianjordan3841]

Oh god bless those horses they were so on point every time

[@mikebarbacovi9851]

Brilliant movie on all levels. Every character.

[@toad4ever103]

My favorite line from Frau Blucher was, He was my boyfriend!

[@bansheekh]

Mine too.

[@toddkurzbard]

(((NNNEEEIIIGGGHHHHHHHHHHHH)))

[@FoolishPrince]

"NEIN'

[@maestoso47]

Gene was so handsome and charismatic. ❤

[@cinemaipswich4636]

Its always great to see Marty Feldman. You will not that his "hunchback" moves from left to right, which inexplicably troubles Egor.

[@truckingell4270]

What knockers....... Very impressive and certainly more spectacular than the ones on the doors.

[@Agent1W]

3:41 Almost like "You get NOTHING!"

[@maestoso47]

He will be for me the best Wonka.

[@mercedesvan-doors34]

My now late grandmother and I had an argument when I was a 15year old and thought I knew better. The indignant look the Frau gives the Dr F. when he tells her he is a little tired will always remind me because it is esactly the look I got. Gran was a saintly old lady and I was an a-hole kid, we made up a little later but I will never forget the look of insult she had. That was over 50 years ago now.

[@RickStump]

Mel Brooks is a genius

[@peteradahl5147]

Fantastic!

[@johnlanders3522]

"What knockers!" No fake news there.. 😁

[@viennehaake9149]

Nobody cuter than Teri Garr.

[@cratecruncher4974]

I heard Wilder made Mel Brookes so much money on Blazing Saddles he HAD to do Young Frankenstein because Wilder really liked it.