Soundie - Who's Yehudi? (1942)

★★★★★ · Shoulder Pads as a Fashion Must! · PhaedraBlue · 2011-06-07

I love this campy soundie and enjoyed reading the discussions. As someone mentioned the shoulder pads in men's fashions was to give the illusion of broad shoulders and muscular biceps. Well in women's fashions it was used to help emphasis or create the illusion of a tiny or tinier waistline. Some of the shoulder pads in the tailored outfits look very nice. I too, really love Carol Burnett when she spoofs the shoulder pad look. Carol's Scarlet O'hara dress made from the drapes of the mansion is just hilarious!!!

★★ · who's yehudi · trafalgar · 2004-04-12

Mr. Wolf is correct. The gag started after an appearance on Hope's show by the legendary violinist Yehudi Menuhin. In this soundie, the song and performance are typical for the time, and the film is notable mostly for repeated shots of the singer's attractive backside, and the depiction of Yehudi as a VERY stereotypical Jew. Oh well...