You know, what I think I like about Eddie the most is his optimistic view of life. I've seen most of his films and, while his character is usually down on his luck, he knows things can only can get better. I know he has songwriters and dancers to help him. Don't we all - at least via CZcams ;-)
I cannot believe it - Was doing some late hour navigation before going to sleep when Eddie Cantor came to my mind - checked Roman Scandals in imdb and noticed he sang this song. It's one of my earlies memories of my childhood (I was born in 1935) and after more than 6 decades later I hear this song again!!
Thank you! This had been on CZcams previously. But that one began with him using the vacuum; this one starts from the very beginning of the number. My wife and I adore this clip. We would love to see "Roman Scandals" in its entirety!
wow ..my house went into foreclosure..after that I eventually got evicted. Now I'm staying in a friends garage! I saw this movie years ago, boy...I never thought I'd identify with this song....sad.
Actually EC's films, which are not widely shown now because he did a lot of black face, were cutting edge in how integrated they were. Just look at a number like 'Keep Young and Beautiful' to see a early integrated dance number which portrays African American women as sex objects. Or look at "Strike Me Pink" where Ethel Merman's big number (with EC mooning over her) includes black men dancing opened chested. It's fabulous! It's gay! It was unheard of at the time.
I am replying to my own comment to report that a year after I wrote this, we have seen "Roman Scandals" in its entirety because ... we bought the VHS tape!
@JaGlRo But it's a movie, not reality. It was made to make unhappy people in the Great Depression happy. Pure escapism, in other words, like whatever Pixar movie happens to be out right now.
You know, what I think I like about Eddie the most is his optimistic view of life. I've seen most of his films and, while his character is usually down on his luck, he knows things can only can get better. I know he has songwriters and dancers to help him. Don't we all - at least via CZcams ;-)
I cannot believe it - Was doing some late hour navigation before going to sleep when Eddie Cantor came to my mind - checked Roman Scandals in imdb and noticed he sang this song. It's one of my earlies memories of my childhood (I was born in 1935) and after more than 6 decades later I hear this song again!!
Thank you! This had been on CZcams previously. But that one began with him using the vacuum; this one starts from the very beginning of the number. My wife and I adore this clip. We would love to see "Roman Scandals" in its entirety!
So happy to see this gem is back!
This song reminds me of when I was kid. We watched Roman Sandles! Funny movie!
It's a doughnut. Wonderful clip. It cheers me up every time I watch it. Thanks for posting this.
Sad that this great artist is largely forgotten today.
I just llurvvvvvvvvvvvvveeeeeeeeeeeeeeee this song. I love eddie
Thaknyou for sharing, I love this song.
I love this film so much. They sure don't make films like this anymore
This is fantastic! *****
Have added this one to my favourites.
Thank you for posting.
I just love this song. I love eddie
The first real superstar of the 20th century.
I love it where he throws a bagel in the basket!
thanks...I'm hopeful.
OMG! Gloria Stuart in this clip is the old lady in the film 'Titanic'. She's fabulous in Shirley Temple films. Love the old films and stars
Another reason to like it.
wow ..my house went into foreclosure..after that I eventually got evicted. Now I'm staying in a friends garage! I saw this movie years ago, boy...I never thought I'd identify with this song....sad.
This was directed by the genius Busby Berkeley.
DELIGHTFULLY PRE CODE
Actually EC's films, which are not widely shown now because he did a lot of black face, were cutting edge in how integrated they were. Just look at a number like 'Keep Young and Beautiful' to see a early integrated dance number which portrays African American women as sex objects. Or look at "Strike Me Pink" where Ethel Merman's big number (with EC mooning over her) includes black men dancing opened chested. It's fabulous! It's gay! It was unheard of at the time.
RUTH ETTING AND LUCILLE BALL ARE IN THERE SOMEWHERE. PLUS THE GOLDWYN GIRLS
I am replying to my own comment to report that a year after I wrote this, we have seen "Roman Scandals" in its entirety because ... we bought the VHS tape!
Celloid Magic....
@JaGlRo But it's a movie, not reality. It was made to make unhappy people in the Great Depression happy. Pure escapism, in other words, like whatever Pixar movie happens to be out right now.
iz he ERIC CANTOR in a Tea Party jamboree VOTE YOU EDDIE n ERIC¡¡
well, if they could make King Kong the same year...
I suppose all but the youngest children are dead by now. I find that sort of thing freaky.