Judy Garland - Lose That Long Face - Extended Version

This is the extended version of the sequence, showcasing the original idea of showing "Vicki" (Judy) flub her lip-synching then starting over again. The original intent of the sequence was to show how a movie musical number was created. This was not featured in the film when released. The original posting of this video was removed due to a copyright claim from Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.  After some negotiation, the studio agreed to this re-posting of the newly restored, complete version of "Lose That Long Face."  We appreciate Warner's consideration so the public can enjoy this great video. See the text below for details. Enjoy! (again) LOSE THAT LONG FACE Complete original version with Judy Garland and Monette Moore This video presents, for the first time ever, the newly discovered complete audio of "Lose That Long Face" featuring the original footage. The "Lose That Long Face" musical number in "A Star Is Born" was originally filmed in March 1954 by uncredited director Jack Donohue. The film’s principal director, George Cukor, reshot the sequence in May 1954.  The intent was to show the filming of a typical movie musical number, with star “Vicki Lester” (Judy Garland) lip-synching to a studio playback record.  Jazz singer Monette Moore provided a quick vocal in a section of the number that was deleted prior to the film’s premiere. Although most the film footage of the 28 seconds of cut material survived, the audio was thought to be lost for over sixty years. Garland collector Rick Smith purchased an acetate playback disc of the song which turned out to be the original version with the missing 28 seconds. Restored and remastered by John H. Haley in 2015, this rare acetate gives us a brand new, previously unheard, “extended cut” of "Lose That Long Face" featuring more of Ira Gershwin’s wonderful lyrics, as it was originally intended to be heard. This newly restored acetate is available on the new 2-CD set from JSP Records, "Judy Garland Sings Harold Arlen." http://thejudyroom.com/soundtracks/singsarlen.html Learn more about the making of "A Star Is Born" at The Judy Room's Extensive Spotlight on "A Star Is Born." http://www.thejudyroom.com/astarisborn.html