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Pirate [VHS] (1948)

Starring: Judy Garland, Gene Kelly Director: Vincente Minnelli Rating: NR (Not Rated) Format: VHS Tape
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Judy Garland, Gene Kelly, Walter Slezak, Gladys Cooper, Reginald Owen
  • Directors: Vincente Minnelli
  • Writers: Albert Hackett, Frances Goodrich, Joseph Than, S.N. Behrman
  • Producers: Arthur Freed
  • Format: NTSC
  • Rating: NR (Not Rated)
  • Number of tapes: 1
  • Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
  • VHS Release Date: April 1, 1992
  • Run Time: 102 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: 6301971787
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #5,116 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)

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38 of 41 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Forgotten Jewel In The Crown, November 28, 2001
One of Hollywood's most entertaining yet most frequently overlooked "golden age" musicals, The Pirate is the story of a naive young woman (Garland) who fantasizes about being kidnapped and ravished by a dashing pirate--and who is duped by a traveling player (Kelly) into believing that he is himself the pirate of her dreams.

The complex script is extremely witty, and both Garland and Kelly play their roles with sly and often truly neurotic humor. While the script would hold up on its own, Cole Porter's score adds considerable excitement with such standards as "Be A Clown" and "You Can Do No Wrong," as well as number of lesser-known but no less entrancing songs. The choreography, largely created by Kelly, is remarkably inventive, and director Vincent Minnelli's visuals are fascinating, rich, and often startling in their unexpected beauty.

At present The Pirate is out of print--find it if you can, for if you're a fan of "golden age" musicals, you'll call it a keeper.

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Pirate Should Be On DVD!, August 23, 2005
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The Pirate starring Judy Garland and Gene Kelly is a wonderful musical and the singing and dancing by the two leads is excellent and I wonder why this movie hasn't been put on DVD yet and I think it's about time it got the DVD treatment! I have this movie on video but the tape is in really bad condition with several scenes that are so worn out they are unwatchable so a DVD would be very appreciated!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Pirate's Brilliance Stolen by Critics and Skeptics, June 13, 2005
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After reading more than 20 A+ reviews of this 56-year-old film, I wonder why WB Home Video is taking so long to bring it to DVD. They have released a bevy of inferior MGM musicals, but the best of the best is still on their wait list. I have a tape copied off TCM, but I long for the crisp beauty and color of a DVD version of this masterpiece. I just celebrated my 70th birthday. Wonder if I'll live to own the DVD.
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5.0 out of 5 stars great old movie
I love Gene Kelly and have seen most of his movies. I heard about this one and watched it and was not disapointed. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Kristine Padelski

5.0 out of 5 stars Classic Musical!
Gene Kelly and Judy Garland are great in this. It is truly a beautiful musical with unforgettable songs, such as "Be a Clown."
Published 6 months ago by Megan

5.0 out of 5 stars Luscious Garland in brilliant farce--one of her very best roles.
Though Gene Kelly is superb as the athletic strolling player Serafin, and is given some of the best dancing opportunities of his career, this is Miss Garland's film all the way... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Brent Carleton

5.0 out of 5 stars Classic Musicals
I'm a fan of classic musicals, and am thankful so many are available now on DVD. The Pirate is one of my favorites. Thank you.
Published 18 months ago by Jan M. Birkland

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful musical with two of the best performers of all time!
One Christmas about 25 years ago, one of our TV channels decided to show several Judy Garland films over the festive period. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Matthew Love

4.0 out of 5 stars Very under-rated musical!
The Pirate (1948) was MGM's lush musical extravaganza starring Judy Garland and Gene Kelly in their second of three movies together (1942's "For Me and My Gal" and 1950's "Summer... Read more
Published 22 months ago by classicmoviefan

4.0 out of 5 stars Minnelli's priceless masterpiece
A vivacious and energetic spectacular directed by musical director of Vincente Minnelli. Presented in his, own unique signature style of bright colours, upbeat melodious... Read more
Published on January 4, 2008 by T. Collinson

4.0 out of 5 stars A deliciously frothy late '40s musical
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This is a delightfully frothy, silly, colorful musical, pairing up two legends of song and dance, Judy Garland and Gene Kelly. Read more
Published on December 20, 2007 by Joe Sixpack -- Slipcue.com

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Musical
I had never heard of The Pirate until I watched it on the TCM channel. I was delighted by it and I wanted to see it again. Read more
Published on November 9, 2007 by Sarah Rieder

5.0 out of 5 stars Definitely underappreciated
"Meet Me In St. Louis" is loveable upon first glance; during repeated viewings and studies, the many layers begin to peel away and you see how rich it is in both visuals and... Read more
Published on August 23, 2007 by Dave

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