@@Joeybagofdonuts76 You are correct, but since Brooks helped Wilder develop the script to what it became, Wilder insisted that Brooks be given credit as co-writer in the film's credits.
Mel Brooks, from a professional drummer, comedian, and filmmaker. Gene wanted the "Puttin On The Ritz" scene because it showed that Frankenstein is not a monster but a human being that has a culture.
This part almost didnt make the movie as Mel didnt want it in there. But Gene got mad and fought for it, then Mel said ok, it can be in there. There is an interview from when Gene is on conan that talks about this. Its just so damn awesome!!!!
This is one of my family movies. We had one VHS with this and High Anxiety. After 35 years, we still know it by heart and quote it to each other. My dad has dementia and the other day he said, “It could be worse.” and laughed. It warmed my heart to know he still remembers this.
Honestly, you should play the movie for him. It's highly likely you will unlock that door, if only for an hour or two, and created a lovely memory for both of you.
lol, a lot of people miss the "Biker Brooks" in Blazing Saddles. I always notice him. He's all laughing with some of the other extras that are in the line with Brooks.
Gene Wilder said in a late night interview that the only time he and Mel Brooks ever got into a fight was over the Puttin' On the Ritz scene. Brooks kept pushing to remove it and Wilder kept pushing to keep it to the point of yelling. "OK, we'll keep it," Brooks said. "Why," asked Wilder. "Because if you're this passionate about it, it must be good!"
Literally one of the best movies of all time. Absolutely timeless. And each actor was brilliant in their role. I think if any of them would be replaced, it would be diminished. Marty Feldman, Teri Garr, Peter Boyle, Gene Hackman, Madeline Kahn, Gene Wilder, Cloris Leachman - they were just so brilliant each and every one.
Soooo funny when he tries to give him coffee. Peter Boyle rolls his eyes. 😂😂😂 And then pours hot soup on his crotch 😆😆😆 Great great Fu?$ing Movie. I’m telling ya. Never get tired of watching it. Never 😜😜
I will never get tired of watching this amazing movie!!! We watched it Halloween weekend and my kids liked it. Some of the jokes went over their heads but they got most of them. All I can say is Terry Garr was drop dead gorgeous!!!
Just wanted to give the total follow up agreement to the hot, "drop dead" (funny description considering this a "Frankenstein" film) gorgeousness that is Teri Garr in the movie. Who wouldn't like to have a roll in the hay with her?
Unfortunately, Teri Garr has been afflicted with a horrible, debilitating disease. I can't recall what disease, I want to say Muscular Sclerosis, but not sure.
I love this movie. FYI, Marty Feldman’s unusual appearance was due to Graves’ disease, a boxing injury and a car accident. Overactive thyroid disease, can cause bulging eyes.
@@skaetur1 It was a copy & paste job. 🤷🏻♂️ Many of the websites I've found the quote on present it as I have. But you're correct, it ought to be spelled "toineb".
On the DVD bloopers reel, you can see several failed takes of that scene. Like Minty said, Gene couldn't hold it together because Marty was too funny in every take.
"WHAT KNOCKERS!" "Oh, sank you doctor." Funniest part is that I saw it as a kid, and never understood that line. When I saw it at an age that I actually understood the line, I laughed......... then laughed harder. I laughed for so long that my girlfriend paused it, and waited until I was finished.
@@LambentLark yeah. I grew up on a farm, so I was very much in the know about lots of stuff, and more mature than the vast majority of kids my age, but i was surprisingly NOT in the know about many things. That has baffled me for most of my life. Sorry, I'm sure you didn't expect, or want my friggin life story.
"Now listen very carefully, *do not* put the candle back. With all your strength, push against the other side of the bookcase. Is that perfectly clear?" "I zink zo."
I was in high school when this movie came out on VHS. I got together with my school chums twice a week for the entire Summer break just to watch it. I still watch it at least once per year.
One of his best parodies ever. Can't get enough of this movie and his others. Maybe, if you haven't already, you should do his homage to the silent movie era with "Silent Movie".
"There wolf! There castle!" "Alive! It's alive! IT'S ALIVE!" "Wait! Where are you going? I was gonna make espresso!" One of my favourite songs coming from one little line . . . and subsequently being remixed into the first hip-hop I ever heard . . . delightful coincidence. Sometimes, I think I love this film too much. 😆
Marty Feldman had a disease which caused his eyes to bulge. He had Graves' ophthalmopathy. If you search images of him in his younger days, his eyes were normal and they got worse over time.
He was fine when younger but after a operation to remove glands something went wrong . I never heard he had a disease just some incompetent doctors and bad after care. The guy was a comic genius
I was 12 years old in 74, my family watched young frankenstein and blazing saddles at the drive in theater. being a kid I missed a lot of the jokes, but what a great time. thanks Mel
The cast in this movie could not be more perfect, apart from Wilder, Feldman and Boyle, the performance of Kenneth Mars as the hilarious Inspector Kemp with his artificial arm, and Cloris Leachman as the insane Frau Blucher, the utterly delectable Inge, played by Teri Garr steals scenes all through the movie by being adorable.
Mel Brooks has said the only time he seriously disagreed with Gene Wilder was his insistence on keeping the "Puttin' on the Ritz" scene. Wilder made a deal that if they shoot it and it didn't work, Brooks could cut it without further protest. Goes to show that even geniuses can benefit from a little compromise.
"From what was once an inarticulate mass of lifeless tissue... May I now present a cultured, sophisticated, man about town!" Arguably the funniest movie ever made! One of my all-time favorites.
Young Frankenstein remains Mel Brooks' very best film ever produced. this film went on to recieve 2 Academy Award nominations - Best Adapted Screenplay (losing to The Godfather, Part II) and Best Sound (losing to Earthquake)
I have so many great family memories watching this movie. Dad was stationed in Germany and met me in France for 3 weeks when school was out, so the first time I watched it was in Paris. When I came home, I told my mom, that she and my brother had to see it. I took a friend and so did my brother. Us 3 females sat towards the back, the two younger boys, in the front row. I was just old enough to know what it meant, but still remember my mother dying of embarrassment when we were leaving and heard from the front area my brother yell, "Mom! What's a quickie?" and his friend, "Yeah Mrs. D. What is a quickie?" I will still drop everything to watch this movie. Everyone in it was at their peak and it is just so fun.
Speaking of laughing too much on set and the blind-man scene, did you know _this,_ Minty? At the end of the scene with the monster angrily leaving the cottage and the old man following him out, it ends with the line, "I was gonna make Espresso," - before all the audio for the scene is completely cut and the scene fades to black. The reason why is because, Gene Hackman actually _ad-libbed_ the Espresso-line. The first time he did, Mel Brooks burst out laughing off camera. They tried doing the shot again, but it never was as perfect as the original take; so they muted the scene after Gene gives the line, to keep Brook's laughter out of it, so they could use the take.
Young Frankenstein has been a Halloween staple at my house for as long as I can remember. Truly a great movie that ranks with the best comedy movies of any era.
So many funny moments. I can't believe Mel Brooks, of ALL people, thought the "Puttin' on the Ritz" scene was "too crazy." I mean, crazy is this man's life! But it was definitely one of the highlights. Another part I liked: "Igor, help me with these bags." "Coitainly! You take the blond, and I'll take the one with the toiban!" (Marty Feldman was hysterical). My sister's favorite part: "BLUCHER!" NEEEEEEIIIIIIIGGGGHHHH!!!!! (and that grin he gives to the camera afterward!)
What I like about Minty is that hes consistent. I always know what im getting when I watch him, Informative movie info with a side of review and some cheeky humor. I often find my self looking at stuff in the background when he is on cam. I like that he just wears sun glasses. It adds a little something to his character but its not over the top.
100% Agree. I love that he is a real fan of film. He doesn't lean into the more cynical side of cinematic review so common today. He has his own personality, and true authenticity. His videos have honestly helped me reduce the stress of modern day life... And as such, I also like that his fanbase in the comments is filled with like-minded people. It reminds me that there is still some sort of chilled normalcy in society. Have a great day :)
Agreed that is another classic horror comedy , but you need to add " Transylvania 6-5000 and maybe Saturday the 14th". I saw some footage they cut from the movie ( Out-takes and movie goofs).I would like to see these restored into a Directors Cut edition!
Absolutely one of the best comedy movies ever... and that theater scene? I can only agree. Most iconic scene of the movie and also the first thing you think about. Made me laugh several times just watching these short cuts with your voice-over.. :-)
The first thing I think of when Young Frankenstein is mentioned is Marty Feldman and all of his funny scenes and lines. But the theater 🎥 scene is good, too.
One of my fav Mel Brooks movies. I loved the bit about Gene laughing during filming… I don’t know how a lot of the actors keep a straight face when film Brook’s movies
I' m sure the " head in a jar" gag is the most famous joke..RIP Marty Feldman THE ENTIRE MOVIE IS AMAZINGLY FUNNY.... MY FAVORITE COMEDY. Greetings from Brasil
Marty Feldman was truly a comic genius. I remember first seeing him in a show that he did in England that aired here in the States on public television. I laughed till I hurt with every episode.
I remember watching that too. I remember an animated short on the history of flight. Edit: so I had to search for that. Turns out it was a Terry Gilliam animation (that was shown on Marty's program), called The Miracle of Flight. It's here on CZcams.
..."well they were wrong then weren't they??" Yeah, and Feldman starred in another film no one ever talks about "In God We Trust" He was a monk of all things, also had Peter Boyle in the cast.
For years, I was convinced that Putting On The Ritz was a scene shot in colour. I remember sitting in the cinema, thinking it was a mind-blowingly clever switch in tone... I wonder why I thought that?
@@joanmayer304 Not my only one... I also remember seeing a home movie issue episode of Gerry Anderson's Fireball XL5 in colour... Back in 64. But nope. It wasn't made in colour.
Minty, thank you for making this. I listened to it on my way home from work, and I am nothing but smiles from ear to ear. Mr. Brooks is a comedy genius, and I wish he would make another movie. Every single one of his are great, especially Young Frankenstein.
I watched this movie with my dad when I was a kid. It has so many good memories for me! My dad always had a thing for Teri Garr and would always be excited to see her scenes. I’m really glad that the Putting On The Ritz scene was kept in the movie, it wouldn’t have been as funny if it wasn’t in there. I never knew about the connection between the movie and Aerosmith. Thank you for another great video Minty and I hope you have a wonderful day.⛅️
Yeah, I've seen this movie numerous times over the years, and I still love it today. I think the decision to stick with its classic style of non-color helped it with its longevity, as it makes it feel more nostalgic.
Awe man! How could you cut off “There wolf” from that scene. I love that scene. Whenever someone mentions werewolves I always follow it up with “There wolf”. It’s probably my favorite joke from the movie.
Mel Brooks also did the cat in the mansion where Froderick and the Inspector were playing darts. Yes, I know I spelled Froderick like this. Going by Igor's Pronunciation.
I don't know how many times I watched it and still laugh. I don't know how anyone kept a straight face with Marty Feldman's eyes staring at them! There's some great blooper videos on CZcams of them trying to not laugh.
If there is a funnier film than Young Frankenstein then I haven't seen it. Every performance here is brilliantly hilarious! I watch this film at least twice a year and it never gets old. This is not only the funniest film ever made but in my opinion, it's one of the best! Thanks Minty!
These,to me, are 2 of his best Blazing Saddles and this one. The black and white was PERFECT because gave it the perfect feel considering the movies it pays homage to them color kinda would have needed another story
The first time I saw the Gene Hackman scene I almost choked to death. It was just that funny. Oh Lord send me a companion. My prayers have been answered! Is that Gene Hackman?
Hey, you got comedy in my horror! Hey, you got horror in my comedy! Your list missed a couple of gems, Evil Dead and Shaun of the Dead. Great video, thanks for sharing.
I always thought that the cinematography, lighting, sets & makeup were very well done and really worked to maintain the look and feel of the 30's Universal Horror classics. I shouldn't be surprised by the information that actual props & set pieces from the original Frankenstein flicks were used in this film; I'm impressed that the equipment was maintained & still available! So grateful that the decision to film in B&W won out over colour, for as Minty pointed out it is an essential part of it's identity. Minty, your passion for & knowledge of this medium and the related elements of popular culture really come through in these videos. Your research, organization and presentation are top notch. I always learn something new, even about long-time favorites of mine and you reignite my interest in enjoying these movies again! Thank you for sharing with us, can't wait to see which film you cover next ;)
I adore this movie, its so quotable. Mel Brooks movies are awesome and I love them all. one I've not seen in a while though is Dracula dead and loving it which I feel is the most underrated of his films.
I'm glad you mentioned James Rolf! I love cinemassacre. He knows so much about classic horror movies. Rip gene wilder, and Marty Feldman and Peter Boyle
This is still one of my fall-back after a bad day movies to go to. A good dose of the absurd brings me back to earth. Did get to see the musical with my sons all grown up, thoroughly enjoyed it. I thought the dance routine was brilliantly adapted for the stage. As a aside I was seated next to the Ex- Governor general of Canada who had never seen the movie but laughed all the way through the show. It is timeless humour. One last thing 'Walk this way' "if I could walk that way i wouldn't need the talcum powder" ( Grouch Marx) I use this line when I can.
Someone commented “watch all the Mel Brooks comedies before they get banned”. He is sadly right. Mel Brooks comedies include every race gender and creed and he makes jokes about all of them, but the best jokes are the Jewish jokes, which even made my Rabbi howl with laughter.
Thanks, Minty, for once again reminding me of a great movie I need to add to my DVD library. I'm currently recovering from life-saving emergency surgery at home, and I'm hard pressed to find anything that interests me on cable. I just found a new DVD on ebay and put it on order. Mel Brooks is an international treasure. Wicked sense of humor. (He was married to the gorgeous Anne Bancroft and bought the rights to one of my favorite non-fiction movies, "84 Charing Cross Road," as gift for her.)
I actually did see the musical when it was on national tour in the US. While I guess I would agree that The Producers had a more memorable adaptation, I would also point out that with all the aesthetic music for the genre that the Young Frankenstein movie already had, it felt more like a natural transition to the musical stage. I got The Producers from the library before the musical movie adaptation came out, and while it had the same plot, it felt waaaay different. Young Frankenstein made it feel like an expansion of what was great about the movie when it got adapted.
One of the explanations for it being Brooks' best work is his _not_ being in it. Instead of splitting his focus into acting, directing and producing, he was able to devote all his energy into directing/producing and obviously, it shows.
Saw this when it first came out in the theatre. Several times, and many time since. As a very young teen, Teri Garr made an impression that has stuck with me all these years later.
Young Frankenstein was not only one of his best movies, it is one of the best movies of all time, period! I can't believe Brooks wanted to cut the train station scene! ERMERGERD... that is a classic scene! I have no idea how many times I've watched Young Frankenstein, but it has to be crowding 100. I saw it the first time as a kid at a drive-in, in the summer of '75. and watch it at least once or twice a year since then... and still roll with laughter, even though I know the lines by heart. The blooper reels for this movie are hysterical. The blooper scene with Madeline Khan arriving at the castle with Marty Feldman makes me die. I dunno how they got thru that scene at all. Thank you so much for doing a video on this! It made my day!
Another awesome deep-dive into another awesome movie 🎦! 🏆 Yep. As a film, you really haven't hit the 'Big Time' until you've been featured in an episode of Minty's '10 Things You Didn't Know About ____' series! 😎👍
My father was on the Special Effects crew of this classic. He would come home and tell stories about the shoot that day, and would start laughing to the point he could barely finish his story. As I got into the industry( Lighting, for 42 yrs), I once met Terri Garr. Beautiful person, in and out. Same with Cloris Leach man. Met her on a set, and then we would often cross paths at a local restaurant. Brilliant woman. Thank you Mark, for all you do. You are passionate about sharing your knowledge of films, and making them entertaining. I also love you're an Aussie. I'm meeting friends from Brisbane coming to the states that I've known for 44 years, and haven't seen in 6. Good times! Keep up the excellent work, Mate. Good on 'Ya! RV
This movie is SO GOOD for so many reason! So packed with good scene! My main reason to look at this movie is the look of Gene Wilder at the end of the movie. Nuff said.
He told me to, "WATCH THIS FILM! Talk this film!" 😉 For about a year, or so, I watched this movie nearly every day, to the point I could basically play the movie in my head. I absolutely *loved* Teri Garr in this film. And who could forget Madalin Kahn's hilarious performance as "Elizabeth"? Btw, not to nit-pick, but it was a Fox Studios executive who wanted the "Walk this way" line to be cut, but Mel Brooks refused. Mel Brooks would even re-use the gag in "History of The World, Part 1." (Brooks also says the line in "Spaceballs" but the characters Brooks is speaking to do not follow suit in the walk.)
Watched Airplane! with a friend 20 years younger than myself. He really enjoyed it. But asked how in the hell it was rated PG. I told him things were way different back then 🤘
Young Frankenstein was the movie that introduced me to Mel Brooks. It was a favorite of my parents and a movie we watched together as a family on a frequent basis, especially around Halloween.
The earliest I recall seeing the "Walk this way" gag is in After the Thin Man, starring William Powell. It was used in a Daffy Duck cartoon, and probably many other films as well.
Gene Hackman's scene ended with the ad lib "I was going to make expresso!" which caused the entire film unit to crack up laughing, which is why the scene cuts away quickly! I love this film, it started my love for all horror comedies.
The reading of the will *should* have been included, even if it dragged on a bit. I also liked the scene with the street violinist playing "Transylvanian Lullaby", which instantly made Frederick change his mind. Also, fun fact: The actor Clement von Franckenstein (1944-2019) does appear in the movie. "His family was the namesake for the titular character of Mary Shelley's novel "Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus". He had a bit role in Young Frankenstein (1974) which is loosely based on this novel."
I started to watch it as a kid half way the movie. Thinking it was a scary movie, I wasn't sure if I could watch it. Realizing it was a comedy after a good joke was gold to me. :-)
The opening credits definitely establish a more horrific feel to the movie. Then, the beginning scene with the dead Victor Frankenstein clutching the book and refusing to give it up easily ..., throws the horror away.
Thanks for this minty!!! My father recently passed away and this was one of his favorite movies. A lot of inside jokes in my family about this one. Happy holidays and cheers mate.
I've seen this movie 100 times and still laugh hysterically at the Puttin' On The Ritz bit. Mel Brooks is a genius
Yes he is, however this one was written by Gene Wilder.
I still laugh like crazy at it too!! 🤪
@@Joeybagofdonuts76 You are correct, but since Brooks helped Wilder develop the script to what it became, Wilder insisted that Brooks be given credit as co-writer in the film's credits.
Mel Brooks, from a professional drummer, comedian, and filmmaker. Gene wanted the "Puttin On The Ritz" scene because it showed that Frankenstein is not a monster but a human being that has a culture.
This part almost didnt make the movie as Mel didnt want it in there. But Gene got mad and fought for it, then Mel said ok, it can be in there. There is an interview from when Gene is on conan that talks about this. Its just so damn awesome!!!!
“EYEGOR!”
“FRODRICK!”
Genius. Thanks minty
"Call it ..., a hunch." (rim-shot)
@@skyden24195 “What hump?” 😂
@@skyden24195 Call it...a hunch...Brrt-zee!!!
This is one of my family movies. We had one VHS with this and High Anxiety. After 35 years, we still know it by heart and quote it to each other. My dad has dementia and the other day he said, “It could be worse.” and laughed. It warmed my heart to know he still remembers this.
That is awesome in the respect noted by your comment. My grandmother passed a few years ago, dementia being one of her failing ailments as well.
Wow vhs, my husband and I are still searching for one
"Could be raining..."
@@jackierobinson-hicks3879 I still have my copy too. Lol
Honestly, you should play the movie for him. It's highly likely you will unlock that door, if only for an hour or two, and created a lovely memory for both of you.
Rest in peace marty fieldman, Gene Wilder and Peter Boyle
And Frau Bloockher , Cloris Leachman.
Don't forget Cloris Leachman, Kenneth Mars, and Madeline Kahn.
I can't watch "Everybody Loves Raymond" without picturing Frank (Peter Boyle) as the monster.
"NEEEEEIGGH!"
@@brendah.6366 Yes . Recently passed.
Mel was three characters in Blazing Saddles. The governor, the Indian Chief, and one of the bikers in the line up of villains.
lol, a lot of people miss the "Biker Brooks" in Blazing Saddles. I always notice him. He's all laughing with some of the other extras that are in the line with Brooks.
A Yiddish Indian Chief! Funny AF!
Gene Wilder said in a late night interview that the only time he and Mel Brooks ever got into a fight was over the Puttin' On the Ritz scene.
Brooks kept pushing to remove it and Wilder kept pushing to keep it to the point of yelling.
"OK, we'll keep it," Brooks said.
"Why," asked Wilder.
"Because if you're this passionate about it, it must be good!"
Literally one of the best movies of all time. Absolutely timeless. And each actor was brilliant in their role. I think if any of them would be replaced, it would be diminished. Marty Feldman, Teri Garr, Peter Boyle, Gene Hackman, Madeline Kahn, Gene Wilder, Cloris Leachman - they were just so brilliant each and every one.
To me one of the funnier things in this movie was everytime Freur Bluchers name was mentioned then that HORSE winny occurred :p
@@johnmijo the reason why the horse would whinny is because Blucher means glue in German.
@@theresaiwright7085 and there we go, thanks for the feedback :)
Agreed
@@theresaiwright7085 Ummm..no. It's just a surname and does not mean "glue" in German. Not even close. Sorry.
"Walk this way...No THIS way." One of the best parodies ever made.
I still say that and walk funny around my kids . It never gets old for me, not so much for them .🤣
Bbbbbbbbbbb
If I could walk that way I wouldn't need the ointment
Why are we talking this way is way funnier.
@@1pcfred yeah but the Walk This Way is an old old joke that they rehabbed
The scene with Gene Hackman is a masterpiece!
"I was going to make espresso!" 😆
@@ElectroDFW gene Hackman ad Libbed that line
Yes! I forgot about that.
Soooo funny when he tries to give him coffee. Peter Boyle rolls his eyes. 😂😂😂 And then pours hot soup on his crotch 😆😆😆 Great great Fu?$ing Movie. I’m telling ya. Never get tired of watching it. Never 😜😜
@@anitafowler524 It wasn't coffee, it was wine. Go back and watch the film another five times.
I will never get tired of watching this amazing movie!!! We watched it Halloween weekend and my kids liked it. Some of the jokes went over their heads but they got most of them. All I can say is Terry Garr was drop dead gorgeous!!!
Just wanted to give the total follow up agreement to the hot, "drop dead" (funny description considering this a "Frankenstein" film) gorgeousness that is Teri Garr in the movie. Who wouldn't like to have a roll in the hay with her?
Agreed. Teri Garr was a knockout!🔥
Terri Garr was very hot in this movie.
Unfortunately, Teri Garr has been afflicted with a horrible, debilitating disease. I can't recall what disease, I want to say Muscular Sclerosis, but not sure.
What Knockers!!!
I love this movie. FYI, Marty Feldman’s unusual appearance was due to Graves’ disease, a boxing injury and a car accident. Overactive thyroid disease, can cause bulging eyes.
He died in Mexico City of a heart attack just after he filmed Yellowbrard
Yellowbeard
I thought it was him, seeing something so frightful that gave him the bulging eyes.
@@treyjohnson4035 It didn't help that Marty was a 4-pack-a-day smoker.
@@djhrecordhound4391 true,and all the eggs and coffee
"Igore, help me with the bags."
"Soitenly. You take the blonde, I'll take the one in the turban.”
🤣🤣🤣
That has to be at least in the top five best lines ever in any movie.
You took the time to spell sointently, but not toiben? Amateur.
@@skaetur1 It was a copy & paste job. 🤷🏻♂️ Many of the websites I've found the quote on present it as I have. But you're correct, it ought to be spelled "toineb".
That's hilarious!
On the DVD bloopers reel, you can see several failed takes of that scene. Like Minty said, Gene couldn't hold it together because Marty was too funny in every take.
"WHAT KNOCKERS!"
"Oh, sank you doctor."
Funniest part is that I saw it as a kid, and never understood that line. When I saw it at an age that I actually understood the line, I laughed......... then laughed harder. I laughed for so long that my girlfriend paused it, and waited until I was finished.
Love how slutty Teri Garr's "Inga" was in the movie.
-"Elevate me."
-"Right here? Now?"
😄😄😄
Really?
I got that first time through. But then again, i found my oldest brothers Playboy collection when I was 8. I was kind of a fan.
@@LambentLark yeah. I grew up on a farm, so I was very much in the know about lots of stuff, and more mature than the vast majority of kids my age, but i was surprisingly NOT in the know about many things. That has baffled me for most of my life. Sorry, I'm sure you didn't expect, or want my friggin life story.
@@LambentLark of what? Playboy or knockers? (or both?) 😄😉
@@skyden24195 Yep.
Cool! One of the first comedies I ever came to love as a kid. “PUT. THE CANDLE. BACK!!!”
"Now listen very carefully, *do not* put the candle back. With all your strength, push against the other side of the bookcase. Is that perfectly clear?"
"I zink zo."
Oh, great scene.
Especially when Garr gets trapped behind the book case. That was a funny scene.
Great imitation of Colin Clive, as well. I was a baby horror nerd in the 70s :))
I was in high school when this movie came out on VHS. I got together with my school chums twice a week for the entire Summer break just to watch it. I still watch it at least once per year.
A movie that never ages, I laugh at it as much now as I did when I was a kid.
Putting on the Ritz scene is my absolute favorite and literally cant stop laughing. Glad they kept it in!
Its not Pudding on the Ritz? *Looks angrily at Archer*
One of his best parodies ever. Can't get enough of this movie and his others. Maybe, if you haven't already, you should do his homage to the silent movie era with "Silent Movie".
The three Mel Brooks films I still need to see: "Silent Movie," "High Anxiety," and "The Producers."
I know, I know ..., I'm lagging behind.
@@skyden24195 High Anxiety is one that I have to watch again. I didn't get it the first time around, so maybe a second viewing will do the trick.
@@GeorgieB1965 It won't, just saw it
I love how the only "line" in silent movie was spoken by marcel marceau, the famous mime.
I couldn't agree more, please do "Silent Movie" THE comedy legends trilogy.
"There wolf! There castle!"
"Alive! It's alive! IT'S ALIVE!"
"Wait! Where are you going? I was gonna make espresso!"
One of my favourite songs coming from one little line . . . and subsequently being remixed into the first hip-hop I ever heard . . . delightful coincidence.
Sometimes, I think I love this film too much. 😆
Marty Feldman had a disease which caused his eyes to bulge. He had Graves' ophthalmopathy. If you search images of him in his younger days, his eyes were normal and they got worse over time.
He was fine when younger but after a operation to remove glands something went wrong . I never heard he had a disease just some incompetent doctors and bad after care. The guy was a comic genius
I was 12 years old in 74, my family watched young frankenstein and blazing saddles at the drive in theater. being a kid I missed a lot of the jokes, but what a great time. thanks Mel
The cast in this movie could not be more perfect, apart from Wilder, Feldman and Boyle, the performance of Kenneth Mars as the hilarious Inspector Kemp with his artificial arm, and Cloris Leachman as the insane Frau Blucher, the utterly delectable Inge, played by Teri Garr steals scenes all through the movie by being adorable.
"Yezsh! He vas my boyfriend!"
Kenneth Mars was way underrated! Not just in this movie, but in many others, too.
@@61rampy65 I think the Academy missed Kenneth Mars' performance as Inspector Kemp - truly deserving of a Supporting Actor Oscar!!!
Without a doubt my favorite Gene Wilder movie. And my second favorite Mel Brooks movie Behind Spaceballs.
Mel Brooks & Gene Wilder made a good team. I've always enjoyed all of their movies.
Mel brooks at his best. This and history of the world part 1 along with spaceballs and blazing saddles were my go-to childhood movies.
Mel Brooks has said the only time he seriously disagreed with Gene Wilder was his insistence on keeping the "Puttin' on the Ritz" scene. Wilder made a deal that if they shoot it and it didn't work, Brooks could cut it without further protest. Goes to show that even geniuses can benefit from a little compromise.
Even Mel admitted it would have been wrong to leave it out.
"From what was once an inarticulate mass of lifeless tissue... May I now present a cultured, sophisticated, man about town!" Arguably the funniest movie ever made! One of my all-time favorites.
Young Frankenstein remains Mel Brooks' very best film ever produced. this film went on to recieve 2 Academy Award nominations - Best Adapted Screenplay (losing to The Godfather, Part II) and Best Sound (losing to Earthquake)
Lost to "The Godfather, Part II"? Blasphemy!!! "The Godfather, Part II" is overrated. Yes. I said it. "Overrated."
@@skyden24195 I agree
Just watched it the other day, coincidentally enough.
It's still just as hilarious as the first time.
Frederick Frankenstein: "Look for it! Damn your eyes!!"
Igor: "Too late."
I absolutely LOVE this movie!! “Put za candle bac” How can you not love this movie??!! Thanks for this Minty. What a treasure.
❤️💜💚
"Now listen VERY carefully. Do NOT put the candle back!"
I have so many great family memories watching this movie. Dad was stationed in Germany and met me in France for 3 weeks when school was out, so the first time I watched it was in Paris. When I came home, I told my mom, that she and my brother had to see it. I took a friend and so did my brother. Us 3 females sat towards the back, the two younger boys, in the front row. I was just old enough to know what it meant, but still remember my mother dying of embarrassment when we were leaving and heard from the front area my brother yell, "Mom! What's a quickie?" and his friend, "Yeah Mrs. D. What is a quickie?" I will still drop everything to watch this movie. Everyone in it was at their peak and it is just so fun.
Priceless!
Speaking of laughing too much on set and the blind-man scene, did you know _this,_ Minty?
At the end of the scene with the monster angrily leaving the cottage and the old man following him out, it ends with the line, "I was gonna make Espresso," - before all the audio for the scene is completely cut and the scene fades to black.
The reason why is because, Gene Hackman actually _ad-libbed_ the Espresso-line. The first time he did, Mel Brooks burst out laughing off camera. They tried doing the shot again, but it never was as perfect as the original take; so they muted the scene after Gene gives the line, to keep Brook's laughter out of it, so they could use the take.
I forgot just how beautiful Teri Gar was in this movie
Young Frankenstein has been a Halloween staple at my house for as long as I can remember. Truly a great movie that ranks with the best comedy movies of any era.
"You must be Igor."
" No, it's pronounced eye-gore."
So, this is where I learned to screw with people.
Explains a lot.
So many funny moments. I can't believe Mel Brooks, of ALL people, thought the "Puttin' on the Ritz" scene was "too crazy." I mean, crazy is this man's life! But it was definitely one of the highlights. Another part I liked:
"Igor, help me with these bags."
"Coitainly! You take the blond, and I'll take the one with the toiban!" (Marty Feldman was hysterical).
My sister's favorite part:
"BLUCHER!" NEEEEEEIIIIIIIGGGGHHHH!!!!! (and that grin he gives to the camera afterward!)
What I like about Minty is that hes consistent. I always know what im getting when I watch him, Informative movie info with a side of review and some cheeky humor.
I often find my self looking at stuff in the background when he is on cam. I like that he just wears sun glasses. It adds a little something to his character but its not over the top.
100% Agree. I love that he is a real fan of film. He doesn't lean into the more cynical side of cinematic review so common today. He has his own personality, and true authenticity. His videos have honestly helped me reduce the stress of modern day life... And as such, I also like that his fanbase in the comments is filled with like-minded people. It reminds me that there is still some sort of chilled normalcy in society.
Have a great day :)
One of my favorite films! A perfect movie with a perfect cast!
This and 1967's The Fearless Vampire Killers are, in my opinion, The best in the genre
Agreed that is another classic horror comedy , but you need to add " Transylvania 6-5000 and maybe Saturday the 14th". I saw some footage they cut from the movie ( Out-takes and movie goofs).I would like to see these restored into a Directors Cut edition!
I just watched this a couple of days ago and I still couldn't believe how funny and amazing this film was! One of Mel Brooks' very best films!
I love this movie so much. I've seen it a dozen times, and it never gets old. When the monster lights his thumb on fire...classic
And when he rolls his eyes 👀 when Hackman's character spills the soup in his lap!
@@dianetheisen8664 He rolls his eyes when Hackman's character breaks the cup of wine. "A toast....to.....long friendship".
I remember going to the theater to see Young Frankenstein. I never laughed so hard in my life.
This has to be the greatest comedy ever, i could watch it over and over again. Amazing cast
10 things you didn’t know about Silver Streak (released couple years after this also starting Gene Wilder)
Absolutely one of the best comedy movies ever... and that theater scene? I can only agree. Most iconic scene of the movie and also the first thing you think about. Made me laugh several times just watching these short cuts with your voice-over.. :-)
The first thing I think of when Young Frankenstein is mentioned is Marty Feldman and all of his funny scenes and lines. But the theater 🎥 scene is good, too.
RIP Wilder
Thanks for all the laughs in 70s and 80s
This is one of my all-time favorite movies. You did a great job covering it, Minty. Thank you! 🎥
One of my fav Mel Brooks movies. I loved the bit about Gene laughing during filming… I don’t know how a lot of the actors keep a straight face when film Brook’s movies
I always felt this was the best ending for a Frankenstein
I' m sure the " head in a jar" gag is the most famous joke..RIP Marty Feldman
THE ENTIRE MOVIE IS AMAZINGLY FUNNY.... MY FAVORITE COMEDY.
Greetings from Brasil
Marty Feldman was truly a comic genius. I remember first seeing him in a show that he did in England that aired here in the States on public television. I laughed till I hurt with every episode.
"What hump?" 😆
Wasn't that the black and white TV show Marty did? I remember the 'class ranking' skit with John Cleese and Ronnie Barker
"You take the blonde, I'll take the one in the turban."
I remember watching that too. I remember an animated short on the history of flight.
Edit: so I had to search for that. Turns out it was a Terry Gilliam animation (that was shown on Marty's program), called The Miracle of Flight. It's here on CZcams.
..."well they were wrong then weren't they??"
Yeah, and Feldman starred in another film no one ever talks about "In God We Trust"
He was a monk of all things, also had Peter Boyle in the cast.
For years, I was convinced that Putting On The Ritz was a scene shot in colour. I remember sitting in the cinema, thinking it was a mind-blowingly clever switch in tone...
I wonder why I thought that?
Mandela effect?
@@joanmayer304 Not my only one... I also remember seeing a home movie issue episode of Gerry Anderson's Fireball XL5 in colour... Back in 64. But nope. It wasn't made in colour.
@@jpofgwynedd3878 You are a sensitive. Lol.
Minty, thank you for making this. I listened to it on my way home from work, and I am nothing but smiles from ear to ear. Mr. Brooks is a comedy genius, and I wish he would make another movie. Every single one of his are great, especially Young Frankenstein.
I watched this movie with my dad when I was a kid. It has so many good memories for me! My dad always had a thing for Teri Garr and would always be excited to see her scenes. I’m really glad that the Putting On The Ritz scene was kept in the movie, it wouldn’t have been as funny if it wasn’t in there. I never knew about the connection between the movie and Aerosmith. Thank you for another great video Minty and I hope you have a wonderful day.⛅️
Putting On The Ritz scene establish that Franky is a human being.
your dad was right
Yeah, I've seen this movie numerous times over the years, and I still love it today. I think the decision to stick with its classic style of non-color helped it with its longevity, as it makes it feel more nostalgic.
Awe man! How could you cut off “There wolf” from that scene. I love that scene. Whenever someone mentions werewolves I always follow it up with “There wolf”. It’s probably my favorite joke from the movie.
YESSSS! One of my all time favorite movies EVER! I'm pretty sure, at one time or another, my friends and I have quoted every line in this movie. 😆
Mel Brooks also did the cat in the mansion where Froderick and the Inspector were playing darts. Yes, I know I spelled Froderick like this. Going by Igor's Pronunciation.
That's OK....it's Frahnkensteen
I´ll will always love this movie!
Thanks Minty!! One of my favorite movies of all time. Peter Boyle was definitely the best!
I don't know how many times I watched it and still laugh. I don't know how anyone kept a straight face with Marty Feldman's eyes staring at them! There's some great blooper videos on CZcams of them trying to not laugh.
This is one of my all time favorite comedies! Such a brilliant classic!
If there is a funnier film than Young Frankenstein then I haven't seen it. Every performance here is brilliantly hilarious! I watch this film at least twice a year and it never gets old. This is not only the funniest film ever made but in my opinion, it's one of the best! Thanks Minty!
These,to me, are 2 of his best Blazing Saddles and this one. The black and white was PERFECT because gave it the perfect feel considering the movies it pays homage to them color kinda would have needed another story
The first time I saw the Gene Hackman scene I almost choked to death. It was just that funny. Oh Lord send me a companion. My prayers have been answered! Is that Gene Hackman?
Hey, you got comedy in my horror!
Hey, you got horror in my comedy!
Your list missed a couple of gems, Evil Dead and Shaun of the Dead. Great video, thanks for sharing.
I always thought that the cinematography, lighting, sets & makeup were very well done and really worked to maintain the look and feel of the 30's Universal Horror classics.
I shouldn't be surprised by the information that actual props & set pieces from the original Frankenstein flicks were used in this film; I'm impressed that the equipment was maintained & still available!
So grateful that the decision to film in B&W won out over colour, for as Minty pointed out it is an essential part of it's identity.
Minty, your passion for & knowledge of this medium and the related elements of popular culture really come through in these videos.
Your research, organization and presentation are top notch. I always learn something new, even about long-time favorites of mine
and you reignite my interest in enjoying these movies again!
Thank you for sharing with us, can't wait to see which film you cover next ;)
They mention the fact that the original props and set pieces are used here in the credits of the movie..
I adore this movie, its so quotable. Mel Brooks movies are awesome and I love them all. one I've not seen in a while though is Dracula dead and loving it which I feel is the most underrated of his films.
This movie, Blazing Saddles, and Spaceballs are my personal Mel Brooks favorites in that order.
I'm glad you mentioned James Rolf! I love cinemassacre. He knows so much about classic horror movies.
Rip gene wilder, and Marty Feldman and Peter Boyle
I saw this in Chicago at age 10 with my parents and brothers in 74 at the Playboy movie theater. One of the best comedies of all time. BLUKA!!
This is still one of my fall-back after a bad day movies to go to. A good dose of the absurd brings me back to earth. Did get to see the musical with my sons all grown up, thoroughly enjoyed it. I thought the dance routine was brilliantly adapted for the stage. As a aside I was seated next to the Ex- Governor general of Canada who had never seen the movie but laughed all the way through the show. It is timeless humour. One last thing 'Walk this way' "if I could walk that way i wouldn't need the talcum powder" ( Grouch Marx) I use this line when I can.
Someone commented “watch all the Mel Brooks comedies before they get banned”. He is sadly right. Mel Brooks comedies include every race gender and creed and he makes jokes about all of them, but the best jokes are the Jewish jokes, which even made my Rabbi howl with laughter.
Many are surprised to learn that Richard Prayor helped write the jokes for "Blazing Saddles".
Could this be the reason we never see To Be or Not To Be on streaming services?
@@paulrahme Tubi had it on their roster a couple years ago and I got to watch it for the first time along with "The Producers".
Straight up classic and will never get old
Thanks, Minty, for once again reminding me of a great movie I need to add to my DVD library. I'm currently recovering from life-saving emergency surgery at home, and I'm hard pressed to find anything that interests me on cable. I just found a new DVD on ebay and put it on order. Mel Brooks is an international treasure. Wicked sense of humor. (He was married to the gorgeous Anne Bancroft and bought the rights to one of my favorite non-fiction movies, "84 Charing Cross Road," as gift for her.)
I actually did see the musical when it was on national tour in the US. While I guess I would agree that The Producers had a more memorable adaptation, I would also point out that with all the aesthetic music for the genre that the Young Frankenstein movie already had, it felt more like a natural transition to the musical stage. I got The Producers from the library before the musical movie adaptation came out, and while it had the same plot, it felt waaaay different. Young Frankenstein made it feel like an expansion of what was great about the movie when it got adapted.
One of the explanations for it being Brooks' best work is his _not_ being in it. Instead of splitting his focus into acting, directing and producing, he was able to devote all his energy into directing/producing and obviously, it shows.
Saw this when it first came out in the theatre. Several times, and many time since. As a very young teen, Teri Garr made an impression that has stuck with me all these years later.
Young Frankenstein was not only one of his best movies, it is one of the best movies of all time, period! I can't believe Brooks wanted to cut the train station scene! ERMERGERD... that is a classic scene! I have no idea how many times I've watched Young Frankenstein, but it has to be crowding 100. I saw it the first time as a kid at a drive-in, in the summer of '75. and watch it at least once or twice a year since then... and still roll with laughter, even though I know the lines by heart. The blooper reels for this movie are hysterical. The blooper scene with Madeline Khan arriving at the castle with Marty Feldman makes me die. I dunno how they got thru that scene at all. Thank you so much for doing a video on this! It made my day!
TRANSYLVANIA NEXTE!! YEDA OSHTAGEN FER TRANSYLVANIA
Another awesome deep-dive into another awesome movie 🎦! 🏆
Yep. As a film, you really haven't hit the 'Big Time' until you've been featured in an episode of Minty's '10 Things You Didn't Know About ____' series! 😎👍
Excellent exploration of a true gem of the ages. Great work!
My father was on the Special Effects crew of this classic.
He would come home and tell stories about the shoot that day, and would start laughing to the point he could barely finish his story.
As I got into the industry( Lighting, for 42 yrs), I once met Terri Garr.
Beautiful person, in and out.
Same with Cloris Leach man.
Met her on a set, and then we would often cross paths at a local restaurant.
Brilliant woman.
Thank you Mark, for all you do.
You are passionate about sharing your knowledge of films, and making them entertaining.
I also love you're an Aussie.
I'm meeting friends from Brisbane coming to the states that I've known for 44 years, and haven't seen in 6.
Good times!
Keep up the excellent work, Mate.
Good on 'Ya!
RV
One of the movies I will always watch if it come on TV
This movie is SO GOOD for so many reason! So packed with good scene! My main reason to look at this movie is the look of Gene Wilder at the end of the movie. Nuff said.
He told me to, "WATCH THIS FILM! Talk this film!" 😉 For about a year, or so, I watched this movie nearly every day, to the point I could basically play the movie in my head. I absolutely *loved* Teri Garr in this film. And who could forget Madalin Kahn's hilarious performance as "Elizabeth"?
Btw, not to nit-pick, but it was a Fox Studios executive who wanted the "Walk this way" line to be cut, but Mel Brooks refused. Mel Brooks would even re-use the gag in "History of The World, Part 1." (Brooks also says the line in "Spaceballs" but the characters Brooks is speaking to do not follow suit in the walk.)
It's also used in "Robin Hood: Men in Tights" by Roger Rees' Sheriff of Rottingham.
@@ElectroDFW I thought so. I couldn't remember which character said the line so I couldn't be sure.
One of the best laugh-a-minute parodies ever, right up there with Airplane! and Spaceballs.
Watched Airplane! with a friend 20 years younger than myself. He really enjoyed it. But asked how in the hell it was rated PG. I told him things were way different back then 🤘
Young Frankenstein was the movie that introduced me to Mel Brooks. It was a favorite of my parents and a movie we watched together as a family on a frequent basis, especially around Halloween.
I wonder if 'Talk this way' was also inspired by the "Where wolf?" "There wolf, there castle." "Why are you talking like that?" bit...?
The earliest I recall seeing the "Walk this way" gag is in After the Thin Man, starring William Powell. It was used in a Daffy Duck cartoon, and probably many other films as well.
You forgot to mention that Young Frankenstein scared the hell out of Homer Simpson.
I'm surprised Frankenstein's monster could keep his cool around Terri Garr cause she was straight fire!
“Put. Ze candle. Back!”
Another genius comedy from the mind of Mel Brooks.
‘I loved that movie, Young Frankenstein. Scared the hell outta me.’-Homer Simpson 😆 This movie is classic!
MY FAVORITE MOVIE
I can't watch it with anyone
Becasue i laugh 5 seconds before the joke!
I do the same thing . It's hard not to .
Gene Hackman's scene ended with the ad lib "I was going to make expresso!" which caused the entire film unit to crack up laughing, which is why the scene cuts away quickly! I love this film, it started my love for all horror comedies.
The reading of the will *should* have been included, even if it dragged on a bit.
I also liked the scene with the street violinist playing "Transylvanian Lullaby", which instantly made Frederick change his mind.
Also, fun fact: The actor Clement von Franckenstein (1944-2019) does appear in the movie.
"His family was the namesake for the titular character of Mary Shelley's novel "Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus". He had a bit role in Young Frankenstein (1974) which is loosely based on this novel."
I started to watch it as a kid half way the movie.
Thinking it was a scary movie, I wasn't sure if I could watch it.
Realizing it was a comedy after a good joke was gold to me. :-)
The opening credits definitely establish a more horrific feel to the movie. Then, the beginning scene with the dead Victor Frankenstein clutching the book and refusing to give it up easily ..., throws the horror away.
Simply put, a masterpiece!
I owe so much of my sense of humor to this movie. I became obsessed with this movie in the summer of '95 as a teenager and have never looked back.
Thanks for this minty!!! My father recently passed away and this was one of his favorite movies. A lot of inside jokes in my family about this one. Happy holidays and cheers mate.