I'm not sure if the movie was edited later for home release. But I have heard from a couple sources that the theatrical cut did have about a 5 second fade after the punch line before the next scene started just to let the audience laugh because test screenings before the film's release caused the screeners to laugh so hard and for so long.
I got to meet Blake Edwards when my employer underwrote the production of Victor Victoria starring his wife, Julie Andrews. He was a hoot! What a brilliant sense of comedy he had.!
Oh, My. The Breganz scent-hound looks remarkably like a common Dachshund for size and shape - save for its long, prehensile tail. Note that such dogs are able to climb trees better than monkeys, and have bites able to sever limbs in an instant.
"I thought you said your dog does not bite!" "That is not my dog." LOL! My sister happened to be in the same room when I was watching this movie for the first time, and she saw this part. We were both in hysterics. Matter of fact, the two of us and our dad do this bit with each other every now and again when the mood strikes us (along with "do you have a lisawnce for zee minkey?") Hysterical.
We HAD the best comedy; political correctness, liberal left wing bullshit, and not "wanting to cause offence" has ruined it, like everything else it contaminates.
Right wing intolerance contaminates. Your introducing politics into this clip has contaminated it. The real political correctness is pro royalty, military, nationalism, capitalism, consumerism and feminism. Woe betide the politician who criticises the queen or "hero" soldiers. Kindness instead of needless insults is not a negative.
Utter claptrap; it's a monarchist, right wing capitalist, imperialist state- Rupert Murdoch has had his way with all general elections, major referendums and the voting system since the 70s.
Kieth Parker I can think of Mr Cleese without recalling his theory on development of mankind upon the earth. Mr Cleese didn't agree with Darwin. Rather, his theory held that humans became dominant on this planet because we are the only species which is not afraid of vacuum cleaners.
And then come to the conclusion that no one can ever top Peter Sellers in his role as Inspector Clouseau. And that Steve Martin can not even stand in Peter Sellers' shadow.
I remember one year my dad got a coat just like Clouseau's for his birthday. He put it on and did his impression of the "reum" line and I just fell over laughing!
The late, great Peter Sellers was comedic gold. Hollywood should forget about ever producing another remake. No one will ever come close to playing Clouseau as well he did.
Such a brilliant scene, even when Clouseau enters and Stark is sitting smoking his pipe makes me laugh. And of course the dog attacking Clouseau is hilarious but the way the dog goes from cute puppy to a snarling, growling monster in seconds is fabulous. Stark's deadpan delivery of 'that is not my dog' is sublime as is Clouseau's expression as the cuckoo clock chimes.
haha agreed. The entire scene from the German folk music in the background, to the translation, to the hound of hell 5lb dog omg, it's still as funny as when I saw it back then.
All animals realize immediately that the arrival of Inspector Clouseau means imminent and total disaster...and they react accordingly, at first with deep suspicion and then with violence, if he comes too close! Their instincts are keen. If it's a parrot, he shits on Clouseau, while quickly seeking safety in as high a place as he can get to.
This takes me right back to being a kid in the 70s when we would all do our Insp Clouseau impressions to each other in the playground- this was always the scene that people would repeat verbatim. Even now, when I go to a hotel or see a strange dog, the words play through my mind.
The underscore music makes this clip even more hilarious. Brilliant movie in every aspect. No one will ever compete or compare with Peter Sellers. On the same level as comedic legends like Charlie Chaplin and The Marx Brothers.
Cried and cried nearly died of laughter couldn't breathe and stop laughing appreciate a good laugh and the memories as always excellent outstanding brilliant true comedy at its very best to peter sellers and the other actors and actresses who passed away my thoughts are with your family you may be gone but not forgotten still going strong keep the laughs old is solid pure gold much love and respect and appreciation job well done you should be proud appreciate the memories and a good laugh appreciate you guys thanks very impressed !!! Joe
Yeah I mean how could you even attempt to play a character that was played to perfection?? The "comedy" in that movie felt absolutely forced from the minute it started. Sellers did it so naturally. He didn't even have to say anything and he was still hilarious.
So this movie had myself, my sister, my mom and my dad…completely in tears from laughing so hard…my mother absolutely lost it!!! Peter Sellers portrayal of Inspector Clouseau, supporting actors and the writers of all of the movies were comedic cinematic masterpieces!!!!
Peter Sellers was the quintessential "Inspector Clouseau" (sp?)...I love Steve Martin but his attempt at playing this character falls very short compared to Seller's performance. I could watch the originals over and over. My dad and I did! I highly recommend them all to the uninitiated out there. On the remake...I can't say the same, in fact, I want my 90 minutes back! 😒
The thing about scenes and movies like this is, you have to have lived in that time of the 70s. Sarcasm was rampant a common humor. I was born in 57 and me and my friends saw this at the theater, and that scene about "does your dog bite" was a killer
I saw an episode of The People's Court, which involved a dog. The judge wanted the dog to come to her so she could observe any leg damage on the dog. As the dog started sniffing her foot she asked the plaintiff "Does your dog bite?", which she very quickly followed up with "Is this your dog?" I, and a few of the men in the audience laughed. She said those questions so close together, it seemed as though Judge Milian had this movie in mind when she asked it. The second question was odd to ask too, because it had been well established earlier in the episode that it was the plaintiff's dog.
Nice good clean comedy. That scene always makes me laugh out loud. I love watching Peter Sellers Pink Panther Movies. Mr. Sellers many many thanks sir. R.I.P
My kids grew up on this. They know all the jokes. My favorite is this one. Plus the one where he asks someone at the train station do you know where the blank is. Instead of the guy telling him he says yes and keeps walking. Lol
Good grief, I could never get over seeing that part of the dog viciously biting Clouseau's gloved hand with such blinding speed... Holy crap... Goes to tell you never trust a total stranger and an unknown stray dog... But, 'Furiously funny', to say? 😄
I love Clouseau's look after the dog attacks him, he looks surprised and angry, as if he was completely surprised, almost like it wasn't in the script!
Classic.....this is a classic. It's old vaudevillian type humor, but it's still the best. And this is my favorite Pink Panther clip. Thanks for sharing.
Last saw this scene many decades ago with sibling and dad. We laughed so hard, mom came running into the family room to find out what was going on. Back then there was no way to rewatch missed scenes so I don't think I ever found out what happened directly afterward.
We need a little laughter and comedy in these times, it seems that humour is in the backseat presently, these clips certainly bring a smile to my face.
When I was in college, I took a class in phonetics, and we each had to give a presentation using a fictional character. I chose Clouseau, and even used this scene as part of my speech. Memories!
You know, even though I could recite this Sellers' clip verbatim, I just NEVER tire of watching it one more time. It is classic Peter Sellers. Thank You.
Graham Stark, the hotel owner, was a great friend of Peter Sellers and was always found a part in the Pink Panther films. A classic scene. Will never not be funny. I could watch that joke ten thousand times and still laugh.
