america got talent 1944

[suzysparklesalot]

Hi Everyone,
I thought this vintage clip was fascinating.

http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=BNR74UCidBI&feature=player_embedded

take a peek if you can,

Sue

 

[Jonathan]

wow - that's borderline disturbing!

 

[vivianbelle1955]

Whoa! :o :wow:

Super cute ladies
(...I think my body hurts from just watching LOL)

 

[anothertimevintageapparel]

Wow! I wonder if they can still do that.

 

[Metro Retro Vintage]

Wow! I remember when Olga Korbut doubled up like that on the balance beam, and being so impressed. Those ladies are/were terrific!

 

[Patentleathershoes]

From Wikipedia:

The Ross Sisters were a trio of female sibling dancers consisting of Aggie Ross, Elmira Ross, and Maggie Ross [1] (whose real names were Veda Victoria, Dixie Jewel and Betsy Ann Ross).[2] The Ross Sisters performed as a 3-part harmony trio wherein they also danced and did acrobatics and contortionism. Their public attention peaked during the 1940s, during which they were featured prominently in the film Broadway Rhythm.[3] This footage has since gained popularity on YouTube. [4] This clip also appears in the compilation film That's Entertainment! III (1994).

Hmm...you would think 'Dixie' would have been a natural name for the entertainment industry over Elmira. Apparently Dixie/Elmira passed away, but the other two may still be around somewhere and are in their 80s.

The funny thing is that online there are some remixes of this with heavy metal music played over it. Why? haven't a clue.

 

[Sky Ranch Vintage]

THAT is cool!

 

[Linn]

Amazing!!!!

During the beginning, while they were singing, I noticed they were very slim and fit looking! And then - I knew why!!!

Thanks for sharing the video, Sue, and Patent Leather Shoes - thanks for looking them up so we could learn a bit more about their act.

Linn

 

[catwalkcreative]

Originally posted by Jonathan
wow - that's borderline disturbing!

:lol:

Yep! They are bendy to the max!!! It ain't natural!

 

[Sky Ranch Vintage]

I'm most impressed with their strength. The two scenes when they bend back, dip low and then go back up! You don't see anything like that today! Awesome!