Hello Dolly Film Remake Idea — Page 2

Mr Roxy said: "I am in the minority saying I enjoyed the original. It was a product of its time. It was directed by a Hollywood icon of its golden years. While not exactly a fan of Sreusand she is a great talent. Before the Parade Passes By stands out like a sore thumb as it was way over the top.The score was not cut to ribbons as many were.

The biggest problem is how to sell a musical about 60 years old to the public. Maybe the right star could sell it. Who knows."

The entire movie is over produced - Barbra was miscast but it was Michael Crawfords horrible, hammy acting that makes it unwatchable for me.

Love the film. Barbra is just incredible in the role. Her being a young widow fits in perfect with the time frame. Women in the 1890's got married at a very young age.

I've never had an issue with her age - not all. Yes, we are used to seeing the role performed by an older woman. I've always found the film to be incredibly magical.

And, I'm sure I don't have to tell you, once the film rights to any stage play or musical are sold, it's a different ball game. Apples and oranges.

Updated On: 3/29/21 at 07:08 PM

Bettyboy72 said: "Bette would have never allowed the Broadway production to be filmed. Bette did not want her live voice captured on film. It’s the same reason she wouldn’t perform at the Tonys. Her voice was beat.

Not true at all. The decision for Bette not to perform at the Tonys was not hers. Originally they wanted to do a live feed from the Shubert... witch was celebrating a Tony anniversary milestone. Things went sour between the telecast producers and Scott Rudin. That is why Penny in my pocket was performed. All very well documented in the press.

Bettyboy72 said: "Bette would have never allowed the Broadway production to be filmed. Bette did not want her live voice captured on film. It’s the same reason she wouldn’t perform at the Tonys. Her voice was beat.”

If that was the true reason, then that’s a real shame because I thought she sounded lovely when I saw her in the show.

Exactly, sure there's some flaws here and there; but in comparisons to other film adaptations of Broadway musicals during that time after The Sound of Music was a surprise smash hit, I would rather watch this. Truth be told, I grew up on not just Disney films but also the Rodgers and Hammerstein movies and Hello, Dolly! amongst others, so the original does hold a place in my nostalgic heart.

Sure the movie was a victim of Hollywood wanting more bigger and lavish movie musicals when that was getting outdated in the late 60's, but it's one of the few musical adaptations that actually works with what it has. Camelot, Paint Your Wagon, Finian's Rainbow, On A Clear Day You Can See Forever, Man of La Mancha, and Mame can't even compare to Hello, Dolly!.

But now movie musicals are cool again thanks to Moulin Rouge! and Chicago, so the genre does have a new lease on life once again, despite the bumps through these past 20 years. Can't wait for this years movie musicals to come out and look forward to the ones in development.

oh please! leave a good movie where it is. with all the great musicals that never had a movie version, why go back to those who had.

let's push to see something we never had on the big screen

Joevitus, no there is no reference to Dolly's age in the film. Right before Dolly's arrival at The Harmonia Gardens, Rudolph informs the kitchen and wait staff that Dolly will be returning "after an absence of several years."

Musical Master said: "Exactly, sure there's some flaws here and there; but in comparisons to other film adaptations of Broadway musicals during that time after The Sound of Music was a surprise smash hit, I would rather watch this. Truth be told, I grew up on not just Disney films but also the Rodgers and Hammerstein movies and Hello, Dolly!amongst others, so the original does hold a place in my nostalgic heart.

Sure the movie was a victim of Hollywood wanting more bigger and lavish movie musicals when that was getting outdated in the late 60's, but it's one of the few musical adaptations that actually works with what it has. Camelot, Paint Your Wagon, Finian's Rainbow, On A Clear Day You Can See Forever, Man of La Mancha, and Mame can't even compare to Hello, Dolly!.

But now movie musicals are cool again thanks to Moulin Rouge! and Chicago,so the genre does have a new lease on life once again, despite the bumps through these past 20 years. Can't wait for this years movie musicals to come out and look forward to the ones in development."


Another great musical adaptation from the late '60s that works beautifully is "Oliver!" I love that movie. My sister and I saw it for the first time when we around 7 and 5,respectively,and we fell in love with it. It was also the first show I was ever in,in local children's theater.

Updated On: 3/30/21 at 05:30 PM

Hello, Dolly could not even make it on BWAY without Midler- whose voice was pretty much shot- though in her 70's- this is not rare- sorry, but this musical is very old fashioned and really does not resonate with contemporary life in so many ways. There are so many other musicals that need to be filmed- and many that have yet to be written or filmed- to be stuck on this show- I find to be tired. The role of women, gays, the rise of diversity in all phases of American life- so many interesting stories to tell- and with the pandemic- who knows what musicals will be created to dramatize this era- to look back on an old musical- with not much to say- let's face it-it seemed dated when Barbra did it way back when- is not a good bet. However, maybe in a decade, another BWAY revival will be mounted with a beloved diva- who will draw and audience for a limited engagement- and it will do very well- even Britney Spears at 55 years of age could be a bet- but not another film- that time has come and gone.

Updated On: 3/30/21 at 07:01 PM