I Love Melvin {1953}

I watched a simply charming movie on Friday night. Its name, I Love Melvin. Starring: Donald O'Connor and Debbie Reynolds. Both who are favorites of mine. *smiles* It was delightful to see them paired together after appearing together in Singing in the Rain {1952}. I have to say, I think O'Connor & Reynolds are just adorable together {I kinda wish Reynolds was paired with O'Connor in SItR instead of Gene Kelly}. 



The movie is about a girl who is trying to make it in the acting world. Who has a protective family, and a rich boyfriend who wants to marry her (but she doesn't truly love him. Her father loves him as he has security {money}). One day in a park she bumps into a boy who is an inspiring photographer for LOOK magazine. Who after they meet he promises to have be on the cover. It is just a whirlwind of events after that. I don't want to give away too much of the story to y'all! ;-)

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Debbie has one adorable wardrobe in this film. In fact, I wished everything she wore could just jump into my closet - hair included. *laughs* But I mean it. Everything is so cute! There wasn't one thing I didn't like that she wore. That is kinda amazing. 


One of my very favorite outfits of hers was in the dance scene, Who Taught You to Dance?. Too cute! There was one interesting thing about her skirt. Her petticoat was attached to the skirt. I'm guessing this is not the norm, and they only did it for her to get dressed quicker in the scene. 

Here are some of my favorite scenes from the film and we can't forget the movie trailer. ;-)



Movie Trailer.

This is my favorite dance number and song for this week. I've only listened to the song over 400 times this week. 

This is my second favorite number and song for this week.


You can buy both the movie and soundtrack on Amazon. 


Have you seen this movie? And what is your favorite Donald O'Connor and/or Debbie Reynolds film?

Something in the Wind {1947}

Something in the Wind {1947} is one of my favorite Deanna Durbin films. But then again, there hasn't been one film that I have seen of hers that I didn't like. She is just so adorable.

I have another reason for loving this movie. Donald O'Connor is in it too. *sighs* He is one of my favorite actors and his movies are never on TCM. Well, except Singing in the Rain but that is only because of Gene Kelly {another new found favorite actor}.

This movie also features two of my favorite songs by Deanna Durbin {who if you didn't know was a beautiful singer. She is one of my favorites from the 1930s/1940s.} Those songs are The Turntable Song & Something in the Wind. Sometimes I listen to these two songs on repeat all day. :p It also features a fun song done by Donald O'Connor that just makes me laugh, but then again his songs always make me laugh. Anyways the song is called, I Love a Mystery.

Donald Reed's millionaire grandfather dies and they discover that he was sending checks to a Mary Collins for years. They have no idea who she is and why he was sending checks to her {it's very innocent the reason why}. Donald wants to find this Mary Collins and instead finds her niece. She is a radio jockey and has the same name as her aunt. Thus the beginning of the mistaken identity saga begins {which happens a lot in Deanna Durbin films}.

Trivia: This is the first film Donald O'Connor did after returning from service in World War Two.



Did you know you can watch the whole film on YouTube? Which is one of my favorite ways to watch rarer movies. Here's the link to the playlist with all the video parts in it.

~Ashley

I Love A Mystery - Donald O'Connor & Deanna Durbin

I found this video the other day and loved it! Someday I want to see a Deanna Durbin film, they are just never on TCM. Well, maybe someday one of her films will be on.

Gene Kelly - Dance Clips

After everyone telling me about Gene Kelly and recommending movies for me to see. I went on TCM to see if any of the movies you all recommend would be on. And two will be. I also went on YouTube and found some delightful video clips of Gene Kelly - dancing. I think I'm going to like Gene Kelly movies. =)

One of my favorites is from Singing in the Rain {1952} - Moses Supposes with Gene Kelly & Donald O'Connor.  This movie will be on TCM in December and I can't wait! I have seen Donald O'Connor in Francis Goes to the Races. And I think I've seen him in two other movies, but that was so long ago that I don't remember the titles. I can remember scenes from the movies. =) Oh, well.

I also enjoy Singing in the Rain. I have a friend who sings this when ever it rains, so I know the song. =)



Another favorite is Sitting Tap Dance with Gene Kelly & Donald O'Connor {1960}.



Here is a wonderful video of Julie Andrews & Gene Kelly - Tapping Game



Then this is just ingenious. Gene Kelly - Summer Stock Dance



For Me & My Gal - Judy Garland & Gene Kelly



I could post more. But I will stick with just these. =)

~Ashley