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jazmaan

Just saw an interview w/Jerry on PBS where he says the music was prerecorded. The set was built over two adjacent soundstages to give him the scope he wanted. He picked the camera angles, framing ("Always show Jerry from head to toe), and determined "no cut-aways, the whole thing has to be one continuous shot." AND THEN HE IMPROVISED THE ENTIRE STAIRWAY DANCE IN ONE TAKE! "I had no idea what Jerry was going to do until the music started!" Sheer genius.

Toni Hovatter

And when he ran back up the stairs...all.ONE TAKE... and he ended up collapsing at the top...and they had to rush him to the ER.

jazmaan

@im1who84u I think he added the shots of the girl later. But he had continuous shots from two angles to work with.

mdeborah827

@im1who84u Compare his scene to that of the Nicholas Brothers in Stormy Weather and you will see sheer genius.

im1who84u

Maybe I am ignorant of what "cut-aways"are.
I think I am seeing plenty of cut-aways.

elle belle

Thank you for this amazing story. He was genius. Catching a dancer from head to toe is vital to enjoying the dance skills. I hate when there is just shots from waist or shoulders, or just feet. I feel cheated. Dance is a full body sport.

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Luri Sione

I always found Jerry Lewis a handsome guy :) and he has swag ^__^ awesome dance moves

Doggoneit

Yes! He’s my favorite actor/comedian of all time!

Ram Tron

I agree in a comedic way very expressive and active full of energy.

Carole Crawford

Really and talent as a film historian and a jazz singer I can say is one of the most elegant wonderful talented people ever to Grace American show business

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