Sally Ann Howes did the music box number, the first time through without Dick Van Dyke, in one take. Note that there are no cuts or edits. She was very proud of that, and spoke of it later in life.
DEFINITELY the BEST scene in the entire film..the first time watching the film when i was a young child...when they revealed her as a music box dancer I absolutely loved her costume...makeup and especially her hair style...and found joy in watching her dance like a doll..
Actresses and actors were on a different LEVEL back then. So many could sing, dance and act. Amazingly talented people. One of my favorite scenes in a movie, period. ❤
Wow Sally & Dick you both acting as Toys in the Film Chitty chitty bang bang was Amazing Sally was awesome as a doll on a music box it didn't look easy for her to do I cherish this film & other films to the reunion for the film was amazing I'd like to know how they made chitty fly and be a boat to the child catcher definitely scared me to, i felt for Jeremy & jemima when they were caught in his cage.
I had this movie on vhs as a kid and watched it constantly, but I adored this scene specifically and would rewind it over and over again. Her movements always fascinated me, and I thought her singing was so pretty. And then the layered vocals. Just *chefs kiss* I kinda wish there was a version of the song without him getting interrupted
The last bit, when he goes to kiss her hand, she pulls away, but then smiles at him, had me blubbering fifty years ago. It still does. Brilliant staging, singing, acting, counterpoint of the songs was and remains a brilliant, clever moment.
Heard of chitty chitty bang bang but never seen it. Accidentally turned it on and it was right before this performance and how spell binding the performance was! Her voice, her acting, the song! This is what movie magic should be! *chef kiss
This was one of my comfort movies as a young kid. This and the Wizard of Oz were two of my favorites . I was always so mesmerized with this scene in particular of the movie. Something about Sally Ann Howes & Duck Van Dyke’s performances just really caught my attention as a kid. To find out later that this scene was shot in one take made this scene even more terrific. My grandparents were to ones who really catapulted my love of this film and the Wizard of Oz. I wish I could go back to those simpler times. Watching both of the movies bring a part of that back.
I watched this film over 100 times as a kid but as an adult i get an entirely new appreciation for it. This scene is amazing, no idea how they pulled it off
I first saw this as a kid over 50 years ago and I fell in love with it and with Truly Scrumptious and this wonderful scene was one that stuck in my head. I have seen it many times over the years and it always touches me. RIP the wonderful Sally-Anne Howes a true English rose.
This part is amazing she didn't even make a mistake it was perfect moves that's so nuts how she could keep her eyes open that long without blinking wonderful part she was great
I always found the bit where Caractacus looks in the mirror at himself a bit odd because it’s almost like he can’t believe that’s him dressed up and he’s wondering is it really him and he’s never seemed himself look like that before or it’s like a moment with him thinking I wonder what I’m doing or he can’t believe he’s all dressed up and he’s unsure kind of but then again I’m guessing it could be him in awe of Truly and how beautiful she is.
If that is Sally Anne Howe singing, her voice is so beautiful! When I was a kid, hearing this song every time this was on tv (1x per yr, pre cable tv) was imperative!
On TOP of all that; they are singing TWO SONGS IN ONE...can you EVEN THINK ABOUT IT...LET ALONE DO???...Brilliant...they did the same thing in SWING TIME
Watching this for the first time, I thought she was probably a dancer whose singing voice was dubbed. She was actually a singer who managed to learn this choreography perfectly.
this movie creeped me out as a child and still kind of does. The actors did great kind of like willy wonka; killing kids, chitty chitty bang bang; rescuing kids who were tortured.
Anyone else seee the hidden meaning behind Truly's song? She sings of how she longs to be free from her rich lifestyle and having her life planned. Its actually really beautiful when u think about it. Also classic moment when DVD goes to kiss her hand and Sally's just like 'nope!"
