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Jack and the Beanstalk (1952)

Starring: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello Director: Jean Yarbrough Rating: NR (Not Rated) Format: DVD

3.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

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Product Details

Actors: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Buddy Baer, Shaye Cogan, James Alexander
Directors: Jean Yarbrough
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
Language: English
Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number of discs: 1
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Good Times Video
DVD Release Date: May 15, 2001
Run Time: 82 minutes

Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

ASIN: B00005B1YK
Amazon.com Sales Rank: #49,847 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)
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4.0 out of 5 stars 4* for the print! Goodtimes version is the best yet on video, November 18, 2003

By	Scott MacGillivray (Massachusetts, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Abbott & Costello made only two color movies and most circulating copies have variable color quality (sometimes so bad that the video is released in black-and-white instead). But this version of "Jack and the Beanstalk" is the best I've seen, and Goodtimes Home Video deserves a round of applause for issuing it on DVD. The original "Super Cinecolor" (less expensive and impressive than Technicolor) is generally very good indeed; I noticed a few instances of Costello's green costume shifting to blue-green, probably owing to different surviving film elements. Goodtimes did a fine job restoring this, and this DVD offers excellent value for the budget price.

The movie itself is a pleasant children's story with music. After a "modern" prologue in monochrome, Bud and Lou adapt their usual sharpie-and-patsy roles to colorful fairytale settings, and Buddy Baer is an excellent foil as the fearsome giant. (Listen for cartoon-voice Mel Blanc playing several roles in the "I Fear Nothing" song.) Makes a nice kiddie matinee, best for small children but older A & C fans will enjoy it, too.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Bud and Lou in the classic fairy tale, October 17, 2002

By	Blake Petit "Novelist, Comixtreme.com columni... (Ama, Louisiana United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

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Perhaps I'm a bit biased here, but this film was my first exposure to Abbott and Costello, and I've loved them every since. My parents bought the VHS tape of this when I was very young and I was instantly mesmerised -- those guys were the funniest team of comedians I'd ever seen. They still are, really.

In retrospect, this may not be one of their greatest films (it's not on par with Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein, for instance), but it's a fun retelling of the classic Jack and the Beanstalk story, casting Lou as Jack and Bud as the crooked butcher who swaps him magic beans for a cow. Transplanting the boys into the fanciful setting works, and although some of the stuntwork and sets seemed pretty threadbare at times the story and the comedy still click well. This is also one of the few films the boys ever made that could be classified as a musical.

For completists who love Abbott and Costello and are still impatiently waiting for the rest of their films to come out on DVD, this is a must-have. Also recommended for folks with kids -- it's a wonderful movie for the young.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Horrible video and audio transfer!, May 1, 2002

By	M. S Swanson (Elkhart, IN USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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This was a gift. I knew enough to stay away from Madacy products. The quality of the print is just awful with lines, missing frames, terrible contrast, fuzzy focus, washed out color, and the worst sound I 've ever heard on a DVD. I wish I could recommend a good copy of this movie but I don't know where to get one since it's public domain.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious for the kids
My 9 year old roared with laughter when we picked up a cheap VHS copy at a drugstore. The much better version on DVD purchased here was much better because the transfer quality... Read more

Published 19 days ago by B. Freeman

5.0 out of 5 stars GoodTimes Video Version hit a home run with the quality
No need for me to review the movie since you're purchasing this as a collector, right?
So heres the details on the Good Times Home Video Version

Filmed in 1951... Read more

Published 4 months ago by michael winburn

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Deal, Great price
This was exactly what I was looking for. In this day of anime violence and off-color innuendo in kid's programming, I have been picking up DVDs of entertainment from my own... Read more

Published 19 months ago by Raymond L. Adams

3.0 out of 5 stars You NEED to know Jack!
Having not seen Abbott and Costello's "Jack and the Beanstalk" in several decades, I have to say that is so much more than I remember. Read more

Published on May 4, 2006 by "Loopydloop"

5.0 out of 5 stars ONE OF THE TEAM'S BEST FILMS
JACK AND THE BEANSTALK (1953)
Warner Bros.
Release Date: April 7, 1952 (New York City, New York)
April 12, 1952... Read more

Published on March 28, 2006 by BILLY ANTIMISIARIS

3.0 out of 5 stars cute
What can I say about these movies abbott and costello made in the 50's. They did a cute job on this fairy tale story. Always good to see again and again.

Published on March 2, 2006 by Carolschmidt

1.0 out of 5 stars Not much annoying A&C schtick, but not much to redeem it either... not even the kids would watch it.
I bought this expecting (based on reviews) something more...

Granted, the usual irritating mannerisms weren't plentiful - but there was still plenty of, "Why,... Read more

Published on February 11, 2006 by Primadogga

5.0 out of 5 stars A Kid's Pleasure & Adults too!
This was the first Abbott & Costello dvd I bought. I wanted my kids to experience their comedy and thought this would be a great way to introduce them to the dynamic duo... Read more

Published on February 1, 2006 by maxcee

4.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining Children's Film
It takes a while to transport yourself mentally back to a simplier time but once you get there it's an enjoyable escape. Read more

Published on March 18, 2005 by Dr. W. G. Covington, Jr.

1.0 out of 5 stars Kids enjoy the show, but it's a poor transfer.
You know the story... the film is a faithful retelling. Costello dreams himself (as Jack) and fellow movie characters into the story. Read more

Published on April 14, 2002 by cbarth01

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