This was Ann at her absolute peak. Also, one has to admire Erzsebet Foldi for being able to match Ann (allowing for the difference in age and level of training) step for step in this. She was really good in this movie. She danced toe to toe with both Ann Reinking and Leland Palmer, two very highly trained Broadway actress/singer/dancers and did quite well for being 12 years old, definitely holding up her end of the dance numbers.
There couldn't be a better remembrance of Ann Reinking than to screen this number; it not only reflects her talent as a dancer, but illustrates the UNBELIEVABLE control she had over her body. Rest in peace.
you would never guess that ann was 60 years old in this unreal I couldn't i'm 61 and can't move like that but then again I couldn't when I was 21 either. lol rip ann you are missed
@@danielcorreard3746 Daniel, respectfully, Ann was 30 when she made this…which doesn’t lessen her achievement. AND amazing that the then 14 year old Miss Foldi easily held her own right by her side!
This scene is so brilliantly sad. I love the subtext provided by Roy Scheider's facial expressions ("I don't deserve this") and Bob Fosse's subtle direction.
Nothing against Kramer v. Kramer, but that could have been a movie of the week on television. This film and Roy Scheider's portrayal of Joe Gideon both deserved Oscars for 1979.
When Ann & Erzabet were rehearsing this scene, Roy was kept out. He didn’t see the routine until they were filming it. Fosse wanted Roy’s spontaneous and natural reaction to this joyful dance
When this movie came out, I was 17 years old and just starting out in the theater. I was so in love with this film (and "Fame" which came out around the same time). I was in awe of Anne Reinking and all of Broadway theater folk. Little did I know that 20 years later I'd be doing wardrobe on "Fosse" on Broadway. Sadly, I wasn't a performer, which I wanted to be most desperately. And I totally sucked as a dresser. But I did get to run down and fetch Anne's script from the local Duane Reed Drugstore! My claim to "Fame". I've had a good life.
How amazing, Gwin! Kudos, you made the big-time! Even if it wasn't how you envisioned -- but that's the fun of life, I think. You still got to do tremendous things. Thank you for sharing that. (Was she nice when she got the script? Please say yes!)
Everyone in my family plays an instrument (or has, and well, at some time in their life) ... but not me ... and not from a lack of trying. Not sure if I don't have the patience, or the talent, but learning (and practice) feel like getting a tooth pulled s-l-o-w-l-y, by someone that doesn't like me very much. Not a good fit! I always felt like the odd-man out, because of that; and also because I was the only one (of 5 kids) to join the military ... albeit to get money for college, but "they also serve, who stand & guard." I was in the Signal Corps; so, when I got out & went back to college, I was able to get a student job working part-time in the Audio-Visual Department, including doing recordings of the performances in the Main Concert Hall. To make a long story considerably shorter, I quickly discovered that, although I can't make music myself, I *can* (and *did*) make OTHER people's performances sound considerably better, working as an audio engineer. Apparently, THAT is where my talent lies ... and I probably would never have discovered that fact, if I hadn't taken that 3 year detour in Uncle Sam's Travelling Clown Show. Sometimes, it takes a while for all the pieces of the puzzle to come together, to make a picture. Every journey has a beginning, and a middle, and an end - and, if you are careful (and a little bit lucky), then the end is the best part of all. "Life isn't just stranger than we imagine - it is stranger than we CAN imagine."
Ann is magnificent, but Erzsebet Foldi deserves major props for being able to keep up her, and at age 13, no less! The two of them had terrific chemistry.
brilliant character stuff here. I hate this word, but its "sweet" and fun. also love the Leland palmer huge eyes - glancing at 'Bob' with silence. what connection.
One of the cool things about this movie -- and they are legion -- is that the dance scenes hit on so many emotions. From the fun and innocence of this one to the sexuality of Air Rotica to the paradoxically painful celebration of the finale, it demonstrates art's ability to express everything humans can feel. And _Kramer vs. Kramer_ beat this out for Best Pic? I don't think so.
This was like my fav scene in the whole movie!! Anne is fantastic as expected but Erzsebet was pretty great herself. I can't believe I had not seen this movie before. Ms. Reinking also boosted my confidence when she accepted me into her program in Tampa, years ago. I'll always be grateful!! She's just the best!
Such a sweet scene, I Adore Ann Reinking as a dancer and of course great choreographer Bob Fosse. Such a wonderful, cute scene, the dancing is perfect (the little girl is perfect too), just a heartwarming scene.
I love that people are finding this because of the tv show. It's my absolute favorite movie and one of my favorite scenes. And a shout out for Foldi for keeping up with Reinking!
1) How did he not win the Best Actor Oscar? 2) What an amazing honor for that young lady, to dance with Reinking! 3) I can't help it...this clip always makes me cry. It's just wonderful.
I completely agree with you Bettina! 1.This should have won an Oscar. It was probably too much for the Academy &/or they resented Fosse for his breaking tradition, as he always did, or for the cost to the studios for some of his productions. Oscars should be about acknowledging great work, but they aren’t always. This was one of those times where they blew it. 2. I have the DVD of this and have watched it, at least, 10 times. (I saw the movie soon after it came out as well). You may have seen this, but just in case, the newest DVD has lots of “extras,” which include interviews with cast members and Fosse. It also includes a wonderful interview with Ann and the actress/dancer who plays the daughter. The interview takes place long after Fosse’s death, so the “girl” has become an adult. I can’t recall her name at the moment and feel badly because she was so fantastic in her role as Fosse’s daughter Nichole. In the interview both Ann and the young woman reminisce about this particular dance, their relationship during the making of the film and ongoing friendship afterwards. They also talk about working with and knowing Fosse. It’s a sweet interview. 3. This dance always makes me cry too. I’m not sure why, but it strikes such a deep chord in me every time. Thanks so much for putting this on UTube!
Dustin Hoffman - Kramer vs. Kramer Al Pacino - And Justice For All Roy Scheider - All That Jazz Jack Lemmon - The China Syndrome Peter Sellers - Being There That is a difficult choice. They're 5 great actors.
I think my favourite scene as a memory is the auditioning at the beginning of the film to George Benson's On Broadway, and the tall clumsy guy with two left feet and three arms who probably got the wrong interview and was thinking, "...I wonder if all new accountants have to go through this!" .....I was very lucky to have met and briefly got to know Leland Palmer in 1973 - I was a 23yr old drama student from England. I and a pal were staying in Monaco in a modest old fashioned hotel next door to the Hotel de Paris. We were refugees from a camp site. We'd had enough! We got a great room which was unbelievably affordable, with a large balcony over looking Monte Carlo harbour where we would sit and watch boats come and go and drink tea (tiffin) in the afternoon... and or booze! (Oh the British! Yeah I know.) Leland had the room next door and of course an identical balcony. I knew who she was immediately as I had seen Pippin in London and of course had checked the NY cast. It was such a joy and she was sweet and I tried not to be the annoying fan. It wasn't easy. My pal wasn't an actor so hadn't a clue. She was there doing show for Prince Rainier & Princess Grace and we got to know others of the cast including the MD and a lovely guy called Rudy Tronto. As holidays go it is one of my favourite memories. Of course it was so exciting to see Leland in All That Jazz. She had great talent. I could say more but there's not enough room.
Todd Larson Wow, I was going to look up Foldi out of curiosity. They say the level of rejection most people in the biz have to take is rough. Sorry she couldn’t hang in.
I just had the same thought, and I've watched this movie countless times. I saw it in the theater, and the night I bought my first VCR, this was the one I rented. :-D
Ann was a light. She cared for her ill son from birth. You never knew abt. her heartache. She just md people happy. What a lovely, uber talented woman. RIP.
Ann was the star of Bellevue High School class of 1967. I was in complete shock when I heard the news of her death, as the rest of her fellow classmates. What a exciting life she lived. Rest in Peace dear Ann
As a dancer Ann was non-pareil. Scheider was never better in his 'roman-à-clef' role as Gideon/'Fosse' - a performance that deserves far more notice than it gets. Like Gene Hackman and Julie Andrews - of all unlikely comparisons - Scheider is somehow always himself; its a particular style that some film actors embrace to full effect - and it works. There is only a small distance between Chief Brody and Joe Gideon, but a small distance can sometimes contain many, many viewpoints of interest. I, however, possess none of the substance of these two talents: I am frivolous and self-interested. Ann, Roy...you keep being upstaged by that fabulous Richar Meier-esque apartment. I want it, and I want it now. This goes out to all of us living in overpriced rent dives who all of our lives have the dream of the mezzanine...or at least the loft!
A great song and scene in a great film. Few could blend cinematography and choreography as seamlessly as Bob Fosse. And that modern atrium open-concept interior would still hold up today. Thanks for posting. Rest in peace, Bob and Roy...and Joe.
It’s not just you! I saw it soon after it came out, then bought the video, then DVD & have watched it, at least, 10 + times. It’s so multidimensional, along with great dancing and it captures the essence of Fosse, as well as those most important to him.. I think that it grabs us on so many levels that we just can’t help watching it again and again. This particular scene is one of the best ever made in film. Almost everyone in the film, including Ann, say the Fosse is/was a much nicer person than depicted in the film. Although he wasn’t able to be physically “faithful” to his wife or Ann, his two major relationships, he was faithful in his love for them. He remained life long friends with both women. In the interview with Fosse, he refers to them as his “best friends.”
One of my favorite movie scenes ever. Always makes me feel good and brings joy to my heart and a smile to my face. Needless to say my breath was taken away when I heard Ann had died. I don't know what else to say except this hit me hard. People will still be enjoying this hundreds of years from now. Pretty amazing.
Anne's dancing is perfection, she makes it look so effortless with "those legs for days"!! Erzsebet Foldi did a nice job keeping up with a dancing legend, very impressive indeed...
@@ratso69ful81 Look at this en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ann_Reinking and stop following idiotic people who do not care if they give the public the WRONG information!
🎉This lady was amazing! She was an amazing person! 🎉😮She moves so fluidly and so crisply.🎉She is a legend ❤🎉for a very good reason! She managed to combine the grace of a leopard with the fluidly of a snake!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉You go girl! You will be so missed! 😢😢
Erzebet is so cute and AMAZING here, what a talented young girl! Anne Reinking, what can I say? Just a legend, and I'm so glad to hear Peter Allen again, one of my favorite scenes (of many) from this film.
All that Jazz is the name of the movie and I went to see it the first weekend it came out in HS. This was my favorite scene from the movie and AR is all legs but this number is just too cute with the little girl.
I have loved this movie since it was released and purchased a dvd of it a few years ago...Ann Reinking was spectacular and watching her dance always leave me in awe. What an amazing talent and what a heartbreaking loss.
Ann Reinking was and is as graceful as the letter S. A splendidly talented and beautiful woman. One can only be thankful for the time she spent on earth.
Erzebet Foldi was fantastic in this movie. She was an excellent dancer and held her own in dancing with the adults. She kind of disappeared after this.
When this was running at the theatre I worked at during high school I spent my breaks watching it and this was my favorite scene. Stunned when her death was reported and that this was now so long ago. RIP, Ms. Reinking. You were fabulous.
I just found out about her passing last night. She was too young. What a talent. I adore this number. I could watch it over and over and over again. And have.
Wow I’ve seen this movie at least five times! Never bored! And this scene touched me, my soul...Anne Reinking, great to say the least...wow...thank you for so much!❤️
@@StevenCarinci That was completely uncalled for!!! You can THINK something and NOT say it. Still, they DID spell Ann's name wrong because it does not have an e. You do not have to correct someone in a rude or mean way though. Not that you said ANYTHING whatsoever about her name not being spelled correctly. This world has enough hate,etc. though. It doesn't need your help in creating more. I'd say save the drama for the stage and those you know fully can take it. You NEVER know who just one small comment may actually be the one that pushes someone over the edge. Try a little understanding and caring. It's not hard. PeAcE 🙏🕯
So sad to hear of the passing of the beautiful....Ann Reinking !! I saw her on stage in "Dancin" then years later in her 1 woman show in L.A. "Music Moves Me" My best friend Wayne S and I got a quick "meet and greet" after the show.....Ann was beyond beautiful, sweet .....and talented. RIP Gorgeous Ann.......Please have a "Twirl" Ann with Wayne, who is also in Heaven.......and who I miss terribly...........
