I didn't get to see the whole movie, but, b'gosh, didn't it have a cavalcade of wonderful character actors? When I first tuned and and saw Bobby Van dancing, I thought for sure that it was Ray Bolger. Anyone else think that? Do you think there was any influence there? I'd like to see the whole thing--just great innocent fun, and the cast looked like they were having a ball.
shareI thought the same thing, that it reminded me of the Scarecrow. I would like to see it all also, Hans Conried's role was hysterical.
shareDon't you just love Hans Conried?!? My first memory of him was as Uncle Tonoose, and voice of Snidely Whiplash (Rocky & Bullwinkle). And he was a regular on Mike Stokey's "Stump the Stars," always having a Shakespearean quote to solve. (BTW, another regular was Stubby Kaye, a fantastically talented character actor.) Somehow, we just don't get these kind of performances anymore. They tend to be crude and lewd, without a lot of wit or theatrical training. But that's just me, I guess...(well, maybe not only me!). But I'm glad I'm not the only one who saw the Bolger-like style! (Another BTW: Another great dancer in the Bolger-like style, very tall and lanky, was Tony Azito, who I had the chance to see on a Broadway stage once, and sadly passed away too young.) I still relish the talents of the great character actors.
shareHe's an excellent dancer, but someone should have told him to quit smiling during what was supposed to be a sad number! Marred it a bit for me. Still, his lightness and grace were a pleasure to watch.
shareby GinaRenee ยป Mon Jun 2 2014 ... He's an excellent dancer, but someone should have told him to quit smilingDon;t know if it was nervousness but I think he smiled no matter what he did.