Hello, Dolly!
Dolly Levi is a strong-willed matchmaker who travels to Yonkers, New York in order to see the miserly "well-known unmarried half-a-millionaire" Horace Vandergelder. In doing so, she convinces his niece, his niece's intended, and Horace's two clerks to travel to New York City.
Critics Sentiment
Dolly returns to Harmonia Gardens with Louis Armstrong and waiters
Horace arrives at Irene's shop while the clerks hide
The film jumps from the awkward chemistry between Streisand and Matthau at the hat shop to the soaring spectacle of 'Before the Parade Passes By'
Hello, Dolly! builds momentum throughout its runtime, starting modestly but reaching spectacular heights with its massive production numbers. While critics noted issues with the central romance and pacing in early scenes, they consistently praised the musical sequences, choreography, and Streisand's commanding performance. The film peaks during the restaurant sequence and title song, making it a flawed but ultimately entertaining spectacle.
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Barbra Streisand
Dolly Levi
Walter Matthau
Horace Vandergelder
Michael Crawford
Cornelius Hackl
Marianne McAndrew
Irene Molloy
Danny Lockin
Barnaby Tucker
E.J. Peaker
Minnie Fay
Joyce Ames
Ermengarde
Tommy Tune
Ambrose Kemper
Judy Knaiz
Gussie Granger
David Hurst
Rudolph Reisenweber
Fritz Feld
Rudolph's Assistant
Richard Collier
Vandergelder's Barber
J. Pat O'Malley
Policeman in Park
Louis Armstrong
Orchestra Leader
David Ahdar
Laborer (uncredited)
Will Ahern
Paper Ricker / Dancer (uncredited)
Rutanya Alda
Townsperson (uncredited)
Melanie Alexander
Dancer (uncredited)
Ben Archibek
Young Lover (uncredited)
John Arnold
Young Man (uncredited)
Crew
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