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Christoph Nestel
Joined: 29 Jul 2004 Posts: 20
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mgcroadster Guest
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Posted: Tue Jul 05, 2005 12:55 pm Post subject: Re: Marilyn Monroe LADIES OF THE CHORUS (1948) on DVD |
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Never seen the film so I can't comment, but UCA stands for the 'Universal / Columbia Alliance'; you'll find alot of excellent 'Columbia Screen Classics' under that label and great value for money they are too; usually around £4.99 at www.sendit.com. |
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B.Linden Guest
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Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2005 7:48 am Post subject: The Fleet's In |
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I wonder why there is no DVD on the 1941 musical "The Fleet's In." With its fine score by Johnny Mercer and Victor Schertzinger ( brimming with hits like "I Remember You," "Tangerine," "Arthur Murray Taught Me Dancing In A Hurry" ) and its attractive cast ( Dorothy Lamour, William Holden and Betty Hutton - not to mention the Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra with Helen O'Connell and Bob Eberly ), this would quickly find a place in many collections.
I do remember it was a Paramount picture - which means that it is now owned by Universal. |
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Ron Patmore Guest
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Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2005 10:58 am Post subject: The Fleet's In - Here Come The Waves too |
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I agree with B. Linden about "The Fleet's In" This was always a very popular film. In fact virtually the same script was used on two further occasions by Paramount - in 1952 as "Sailor Beware" ( for Dean Martin & Jerry Lewis) and in 1960 as a "G.I. Blues ( an Elvis Presley vehicle enlivened by the presence of Juliet Prowse). Neither version improved on "Fleet." But while we're talking nautical, how about a DVD of "Here Come The Waves" ? This neglected Bing Crosby film co-starring Betty Hutton ( in a dual role as twin sisters ) also boasted a fine score by Harold Arlen and Johnny Mercer which included the brilliant "Accentuate The Positive." It's also interesting to see Bing as a "swooner crooner" sending up the Sinatra craze with an impassioned version of "That Old Black Magic." Come to think of it, "Fleet" and "Waves" would make a great double DVD release. Is anyone at Universal listening ? |
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