Product Details

• Actors: Kathryn Grayson, Red Skelton, Howard Keel, Marge Champion, Gower Champion
• Directors: Mervyn LeRoy, Vincente Minnelli
• Writers: Alice Duer Miller, Andrew Solt, Dorothy Fields, George Wells, Harry Ruby
• Format: Color, NTSC
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
• VHS Release Date: February 24, 1995
• Run Time: 103 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 6302077826
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #83,768 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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44 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Jerome Kern's "Roberta" is LOVELY TO LOOK AT, March 11, 2001

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Karl Hess (Sandy, Utah United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lovely to Look at [VHS] (VHS Tape)

In this lavish re-make of the Jerome Kern musical "Roberta", Kathryn Grayson and Howard Keel are teamed again following their success in "Showboat". In the film, Red Skelton brings his pals, Howard Keel and Gower Champion, to Paris where he has inherited joint ownership in the exclusive French high fashion clothing store previously owned by his deceased Aunt Roberta. The joint heirs are Kathryn Grayson and Marge Champion who are concerned over the declining business of Roberta's. To save the shop, an elaborate fashion show is planned with top models and a massive renovation. The problem, of course, is financing the fete and this is where all of the manipulative strategies come into play. Ann Miller hops a flight to the City of Light when she suspects that her boyfriend, Howard, may be falling for Kathryn--and the fireworks begin.

The film is overflowing with humor, wit and top-notch musical performances. Kathryn Grayson is at her loveliest singing YESTERDAYS and SMOKE GETS IN YOUR EYES. Howard solos with LOVELY TO LOOK AT. The two team up for YOU'RE DEVASTATING and the lilting TOUCH OF YOUR HAND. Ann Miller sings and taps her way through two lively numbers and Marge and Gower Champion warble I WON'T DANCE and whirl their way through a sky full of stars in a breathtaking reprise of SMOKE GETS IN YOUR EYES. The spectacular fashion review is, of course, the show's finale and what a finale it is with its brilliant songs and dances and a fashion parade that dazzles the eyes. The entire cast is on hand for this all-out effort. So, sit back and enjoy the show. You'll be glad you did.

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful and colorful musical!, September 3, 2002

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Rosella Ann Myles - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lovely to Look at [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I never thought I'd enjoy it as much as I did. Katheryn Grayson and Howard Keel, sing there way into love, and also this films has the lovely dancing couple Marge and Gower Champion along with the ever funny Red Skelton, and beautiful and talented dancer Ann Miller. The costumes and dance numbers are a feast for the eyes. It's really a well done remake of the 1930's "Roberta," musical staring Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire. In fact I enjoyed it much better. I think it deserves 5 stars and stands on it's on, as a beautiful musical film of the 1950's The vocals done my Keel and Grayson are really quite beautiful to hear. It's well worth viewing for any fan of musicals. It has a little of everything, drama, romance, comedy, song, dance, and a good plot as well.

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the greatest singing teams in Hollywood!, April 26, 2000

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Timothy P Dekofski - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lovely to Look at [VHS] (VHS Tape)

This is Howard Keel along with Kathryn Grayson singing at their best. Beautiful songs. Red Skelton gives comedy to the picture. A must have for Howard Keel and Kathryn Grayson fans!