Blazing Saddles [1974]
Tag: gene wilder
OK, I have to reblog this again because it popped into my head that the reason I love this so much is that Cleavon Little had no idea this line was coming.
And that should be enough on its own, that his reaction is totally genuine.
But I also love how Gene Wilder is watching him. Like, he’s so excited to see how Little will react. And when Little laughs, it feeds his fucking soul. You can see it in his eyes.
I love this scene.
“After reading the script, Gene Wilder said he would make the film under one condition: that he would be allowed to somersault in the scene when he first meets the children. When asked why, Gene Wilder replied that having Willy Wonka start out limping and end up somersaulting would set the tone for that character. He wanted to portray him as someone whose actions were completely unpredictable. His request to somersault was granted.”
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) dir. Mel Stuart
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