Make 'Em Laugh (1952): Full Song & Dance - Donald O'Connor - Musical Romantic Comedy - 1950s Movies 

him: make em' laugh! me: *concerned about his physical well-being*

What a genius scene, truly one of the greatest scenes in all of movies! People don’t give enough credit to comics and musical artists in films!

This man is a legend. A one off. Never got the true recognition he deserved. Fantastic. 🎶🎤👏

I remember as a small child lying on my side and "running" in a circle to copy Donald. Great number performed brilliantly!

Hysterical. I was honored to live next door to Donald O'Conner in the 1970's. He was gracious, charming and humble. He's an epic talent, and it makes me sad how much he is rapidly being forgotten in popular culture.

This is one of the best examples of physical comedy I’ve ever seen

The fact that Donald O'Connor was bedridden for some time after this sequence.... Gotta give the man respect, he's a legend! Plus, he's perfectly casted as Cosmo: he has the humor, charm, wit, moves and voice!

Legendary! Too bad the ending is ruined here by the pop-ups.

After that athletic Make em laugh sequence Donald O'Connor was laid up in bed for a week after finished shooting it suffering from exhaustion

That effortlessly smooth jump onto the piano😳 amazeballs

This is the closest I’ve ever seen a living person acting comparable to looney-toons physics, as if he was a cartoon himself. Dedication is the only thing that comes to mind, Jesus Christ, I hope he lived out his dreams for such a performance.

Anybody who gives this a "thumbs down" clearly has no soul. This was, is and will always be one of the funniest scenes ever made.

This scene is still so impressive...even to this day 80 years later!!

This is monumental. If you read the wikipedia articles on O'Connor and Debbie Reynolds, it becomes obvious that the performances in this film were vastly more difficult to pull off than they appear, however impossible they appear. Reynolds reports that Gene Kelly pushed her beyond her capacity, to the point of physical injury and probably psychological as well (though she clearly admires and appreciates his direction more than any other's in her career), and O'Connor reports that the strain and injuries required hospitalization. It's monumental because however great it is, it is a documentation in every frame of artists forming a vision and doing anything required to bring it to life, going far beyond what a human should be able to do, talent and stamina transcending their limitations. They make it look exhilarating, smiling throughout, but they're pushing themselves like olympic athletes. And of course they strike pure gold.

You gotta wonder how much of this was improvised. I read that the bit with the dummy was the first take, they kept the first footage they shot with it. Simply beyond words, one of the most impressive and dedicated performances in movie history.

Gene Kelly was fortunate to have Donald O'Connor as a partner in this film. The movie wouldn't be half as good.

When Donald O'Connor do backflips on the wall i laughed and laughed and laughed some more

I wish the movie industry would go back to making these kinds of movies, fun, pure joy, silly, the world needs more laughter, not violence, not sappy romance, but pure joy

It’s criminal to put two preview/advertising frames over the screen *right before* the “run up the wall and flip” sequences

There is little that can compare with this level of excellence! O'Connor and the iconic Gene Kelly. One of the greatest musicals ever put to film.

RIP Gene Kelly (August 23, 1912 - February 2, 1996), aged 83 And RIP Donald O'Connor (August 28, 1925 - September 27, 2003), aged 78 You both will be remembered as legends.

As a sound engineer I have met quite a few celebrities. I was fortunate to have met and have run sound for Donald O'Conner singing "Singing in the Rain" during a private event. I have a personal rule about celebrities, I simply don't ask for their signatures; I made an exception for for Donald O'Conner! He was the man! yes humble and gracious.

dude was an early break dancer and genius! wow!

I'm exhausted just watching him!

It's just 3 straight minutes of this guy being goofy. Best song I ever watched.

This was the greatest musical dance solo ever filmed.

Watching Looney Tunes or Load Runner as a kid, I'd feel that all these hyper animated movements were so unreal. But here we have👌🏽Donald O' Connor❣🙇🏻.. putting life to this real performance👌🏽 making it seem soooo natural, fluud.

I'm only 19 but singing in the rain is probably one of my favourite feel good movies of all time. Don't let older people tell you that young people don't know or don't appreciate classic movies and music from years ago.

Me: "I think I'm going to go to bed early tonight.." Also me at 3am: * 3:28 *

No one nowadays could reproduce this....it's called magic

When I was a kid, I loved this scene so much that I would run throughout the house flopping around while yelling this song 😂

Very underrated dancer and entertainer. Never seemed to get the accolades that Kelly or Astaire received, possibly due to his more comedic turn. That skit alone is insane in skill and fun 🥰

Donald O' Connor , pure and simple, was at his best with this classic routine.

A quadruple threat... could sing, could dance, could act, and funny AF!! There'll never be the like again.... these are the days of legends 💜💜

What i like best is Donald O'Connor doing backflips on the wall

Imagine if they forgot to press record

It was thanks to this film that I got to stay up late, after seeing in New Year as a child for the first time. My Dad didn't realise I'd never seen it before and said I could watch it, because Donald was far & away the greatest part of it. To have his dance talent AND comic timing is a truly rare combination that few can say they possessed. Never fails to put a tear in my eye, purely out of genuine admiration. A genius who should be seen as Hollywood royalty

Physical comedy genius! Love this number & Donald O’Connor!

I have loved this scene since I saw it when I was a child. I still to this day don't think he ever got enough of the spot light for how ridiculously talented he was. He is my absolute favorite and is crazy talented from his acting, singing and dancing he is just another level. Such a legend ❤

The perfection almost brings one to tears, and hilarity. Good god! Because it’s funny, doesn’t mean it’s un-important.

Pure genius, what skill! Donald O’Connor was one of the great dancer/comedians. As much fun as this was, have a look at the “Good Morning” number featuring him with Gene Kelly and Debbie Reynolds!

Donald O’Connor = the king of physical comedy. RIP to legends like him. #purehollywoodgold

He confirmed years later he was a chain smoker and smoked 4 packets a day while doing this.. incredible effort really.. doing this while not smoking would be exhausting enough for anyone.. still an absolute legendary sequence.. never got the recognition he deserved

Good grief, I’m feeling joint and muscle pain just watching those pratfalls! No wonder Donald ended up bedridden for days,I’m surprised he could walk at all after that. Now THAT is dedication to art if ever I saw it. Also, if Hollywood lore is to be believed Gene Kelly was….well,frankly an absolute nightmare to work with so I wonder how much satisfaction Donald got out of beating him up with that hat 😂😂😂

I absolutely love Donald O'Connor

THIS SCENE WAS SO IMPRESSIVE?? i know he was exhausted after filming this 😭

The actor literally made what he told in the song: He made us laugh 😂😂 I never watched the entire film and I think it is totally worth watching. If you guys ever watched the entire film do you think it is worth watching?

Never ever get tired of this. Perfection

Here again, over and over, admiring this great actor. One of the greatest scenes from movie ever! You make us laugh, Mr. O' Connor: simply perfect!😂😂😂Thank you!👏👏👏

God, I just love this man. An exquisite talent. ♥

You can hardly see the end because the films youtube suggest you should watch next block the screen.

The original Jim Carrey.

he moves just like the scarecrow from the wizard of oz

A Golden Globe winning performance, ladies and gentlemen.

Even the song about comedy knows true comedy isn't at other peoples expense/offensive. He makes fun of himself, not other people.

The studio had this sequence developed by Donald O’Connor 24 hours before he performed this brilliant number. He was an exceptional talent in many areas and should be celebrated as one of the greats. RIP you wonderful legend and genius of song and dance.

I'm 29 and we watched Singing in the Rain in music class when I was in elementary school. My entire school did. I loved it. I live somewhere very cold and moved to Florida for a few years. I never got to play in the rain as a kid because it was too cold. The first thing I did during a rain storm in florida was throw on Singing in the Rain and dance through the puddles in front of my aparment. One of my favorite things I ever got to do. This musical is not fading away any time soon. I personally know over 1,000 kids in a small town that watched it in entirety. We're far from the only ones. And shows like Family Guy, (love or leave it) also will continue to introduce it to younger generations. I've seen a lot of comments from people who don't want this to be forgotten. You're in good hands, friends. It's still here

How did he do it? Unforgettable performance! 📽🖤📽🖤📽🖤

People went crazy when Bo Jackson ran up the side of the outfield wall in KC from a sprint. Obviously they never saw "Singin' in the rain".

A true Hollywood Classic Performance from a Golden Age...

I love him, he was very funny and talented. ❤️❤️❤️

Masterpiece! I laughed...and he didn't even have to make me. I laughed willingly!

Just, wow!!!!! No one today can recreate that scene. Such talent!!!!!!;;

In a film that was close to perfection, this is my favourite scene ❤

Just showed this to my 3yo. He laugued a lot!

Seriously, fuck RU-vid for vomiting up their next videos on the screen right at the climax of this miraculous gem. Insane. I can never share this because of that.

He was SO underrated & SO overlooked ! A travesty . Donald deserves so much more !

70 years later and we're still laughin' 😂😂😂 ❤

He was never acknowledged in life; he was just as good, if not better than Kelly. Same as Eleanor Powell. What a shame. Please watch Ships Ahoy. It’s a gem.

One of the best scenes ever. Too bad the finale of him flipping backwards off the wall is partially obscured by the added commercial graphics.

Donald O'Connor...every bit the fabulous dancer as Astaire and Kelly,yet sadly best remembered for movies with Francis the Talking Mule.

This song is literally him talking about how easy his job is while preforming one of the most difficult songs in musical theater!

Singing in the Rain is great! We are watching it right now.❤

Best part: 1:49. 😂😂

O'Connor picking up where Buster Keaton left off.

3:27 I remember trying and failing to replicate this so many times as a kid.

The part of "Be an actor my son, but be a comical one" blesses my heart every time I come here

OMIGOSH.... WHAT A NONSTOP ONE-SHOT PERFORMANCE... None of Todays So-called Dancers can Compare... IMPOSSIBLE!

Did you know: Donald O'Connor (Cosmo) had to go to hospital after filming this.

An absolute genius 👏👏👏👏🌹🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

I enjoyed his routine no matter what it is.

I always considered this number the best part of the film, it does not have the romantic touch of Kelly, but my god the skill, and making it look efortless...pure gold.

Musical comedy at its finest -- one of the most memorable scenes from any musical film.

Unironically the most physically demanding performance I think I've ever seen. Love all the super hero movies (even the bad ones) but sorry, none of those guys are equipped to pull this off

2:32 Lol i can't stop laughing as you can see

who came here because of family guy?

One of the finest entertainers I’ve ever seen in my life!!!!💝

Donald O'Connor is an absolute gem

Donald O'Connor was really funny in this scene! XD That was very funny scene! :) I love this movie One of my favorite movies of all time

one of the greatest scenes of all time

Respect. One of my favorite dance sequences. Thank you Donald O’Connor. When I’m depressed I watch this clip and the world doesn’t seem that bad.

Unbelievable... Why they can't make movies like this any more? This is real art (istic).. Legendary..

Que gran actor, comediante y cantante, magistral su musical, Pa mi gusto una genialidad para esa época, saludos desde el 2024

THE GREATEST COMIC DANCE ROUTINE EVER!!!!

Genius. Laughing today, April 1st, 2024. What talent! The choreography! Happy it's posted. I'm here from just watching the Singing in the Rain bit by Gene Kelly.

Whatever price there may be, give it to Don O'Connor just for this sequence, not to talk about great dance scenes during the whole movie

I know this is supposed to make us laugh.......I just watch with my mouth open in complete awe as this may have been one of the greatest Hollywood scenes known......holy $ht....

When i was little i thought the part behind the couch was movie magic. Its clearly just an exhausting effort by a true legend.

Today Commemorates Donald O'Connor's 95th Birthday

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