Be Yourself! (1930)

AS good as they could do, but missing key scene

The quality of reproduction on this DVD is excellent, given the limitations of the original source, and it's wonderful to have an almost complete Fanny (or Fannie, when she was in Hollywood) performance. However, the print that was used for the DVD is missing Fanny's most famous number from this film, "I'm Sasha, the Passion of the Pasha." We see Fanny leave her dressing room to perform the number, and then there is an obvious cut, and the story continues from the moment AFTER the number has been performed. Well, this is a rare film, and the producers of the DVD obviously were duped when they obtained the print from which they worked. For the sake of history, let's hope a complete version eventually makes it to DVD, because, even with the missing number, the film is really charming and shows us a lot about Brice's great gifts. August 29, 2008

This is priceless

This is a must have for movie buffs. Fanny Brice is funny, witty, and original. Her voice is something you will never forget. January 28, 2008

Early talkie has it all!!!

Be yourself released on DVD by kino is a real early talkie treat! Has it all, great music, Fanny's singing and comic nature, boxing, great mugs and more. Robert armstrong is perfect in the role as a punch drunk boxer, and works well with fanny. If you are into early talkies this one is a fun one. A treat to see fanny in a film.Sound quality is good for an early talkie, print is not as could as other kino releases, but is very good for a film this rare. A must have for any fan of early sound films. September 16, 2007

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