TCM Greatest Classic Films Collection: Broadway Musicals (Show Boat / Annie Get Your Gun / Kiss Me Kate / Seven Brides for Seven Brothers) | 
| Actors: Howard Keel, Kathryn Grayson, Betty Hutton, Jane Powell
Studio: Turner Home Ent
Category: DVD
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Format: Color, DVD, Full Screen, Widescreen, NTSC
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Discs: 2
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Running Time: 427 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.5 x 0.7
MPN: 883929060115
UPC: 883929060115
EAN: 0883929060115
ASIN: B001PO550A
Theatrical Release Date: 2009
Release Date: May 5, 2009
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Studio: Warner Home Video Release Date: 05/05/2009 Run time: 447 minutes Rating: Nr
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Turner Classic Movies' Greatest Classic Films Collection: Broadway Musicals collects four movies on two double-sided discs, with top picture quality and the bonus features that appeared on disc 1 when one of those films was released on a two-disc set, or the features that appeared on the single discs of the other three. The four films here aren't really Broadway musicals, but rather movies that were (with one exception) based on material originally created for the Broadway stage. Show Boat was one of the earliest shows in the modern-musical era, and this 1951 adaptation (the third, following versions in 1929 and 1936) stars familiar MGM players Kathryn Grayson, Ava Gardner, Howard Keel, and others in Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein's Southern epic, featuring "Ol' Man River," "Can't Help Loving That Man of Mine," and more. Annie Get Your Gun (1950) stars Bettie Hutton (in a role intended for Judy Garland) as a spunky Western gal who gives Howard Keel all he can handle, and features such Irving Berlin standards as "There's No Business Like Show Business," "Anything You Can Do," and "Doin' What Comes Naturally." Grayson and Keel return again in Kiss Me Kate (1953), as life imitates art in a production of Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew, and the Cole Porter songs include "Wunderbar" and "So in Love." The exception is Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954), one of MGM's greatest original creations that was itself adapted for the stage years later. Keel woos Jane Powell to become his wife--and mother figure for his six brothers. Hilarity and much dancing ensue (especially in Michael Kidd's rousing barn number), and the Gene de Paul-Johnny Mercer songs include "Bless Yore Beautiful Hide," "Wonderful Wonderful Day," and "Spring, Spring, Spring." Bonus material on the two-sided discs is relatively plentiful for the TCM Classics series since only one of the movies had been released on a two-disc set: you lose Seven Brides for Seven Brothers' alternate cut and some supplemental material, but you still get director Stanley Donen's commentary track plus some trailers, shorts, and other material for the other three movies. --David Horiuchi
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 Howard Keel Still Rocks My World August 17, 2010
Lynne Slater (Phoenix, AZ USA)
With all due respect to the 3 talented leading ladies in these 4 films, Kathryn Grayson twice, Betty Hutton and Jane Powell, it's hard to concentrate on anyone else when Howard Keel appears on screen. With his divine voice, handsome face and terrific physique (only improved by wearing tights in Kiss Me Kate), he simply takes over every scene in which he makes an entrance. These films are 4 of the very best Broadway musicals ever translated to the big screen - and what a pleasure to watch Howard Keel lend his immense talent to 4 very different roles, each one a treat in itself. He may be gone, but he'll never be forgotten!
classic musicals May 28, 2010
Peppermint Patty (Lufkin, TX)
I bought DVD's to replace the VHS tapes that my mom has had for years. They were great and easy to play!
 Musical Movies to move your Heart May 3, 2010
F. B. Turner (ALBRIGHTSVILLE, PA, US)
I really enjoyed these movies, especially "Show Boat", because the songs and dances are too catchy, beautiful, and romantic. They go along wonderfully with the stories and/or the plot. The greatest of these is "Only Make Believe." One of the reasons I chose this product was because I remember seeing these movies in the theatre a long time ago. Howard Keel was so wonderful and each movie had a happily romantic ending.
Good ole Days! March 5, 2010
Linda Early Kearney (Roanoke, Va)
This DVD is wonderful if you like the Musicals of the mid 20th century. Howard Keel, Kathryn Grayson, Betty Hutton and Jane Powell are names my mother used to rave about and I still love to watch. I have an old VHS of Seven Brides for Seven brothers and have worn it out.
I bought this so my grandson could enjoy it with me and he loves the shows.
The ONLY fault I have with this DVD is that the "SOUND" has to be almost all the way up to hear the "talking". Wonderfully remastered for color, it could have better audio.
 Poor Quality February 24, 2010
Lupe V. Bencangey (USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Received in record time but the quality of the DVD was very poor. Would not recommend purchasing this product. Rent the movies instead.
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