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At last, the FIRST great musical of the silver screen is captured on DVD, to be enjoyed over and over again.
Okay --so the story is cliched ---- but this film did it FIRST!... and opened the doorway for " 42nd Street " to elevate the status of the film musical four years later.
Okay -- so the dance routines look a little flat and strange --but then we watching something that happened 75 years ago. But it's great to see all those 20's/30's fashions; hear the Jazz Age slang; study the dancing styles and techniques of that era -- and of course hear THOSE SONGS again ( and again and again), some of which have become US Standards.
But with all its defects, the story moves rapidly. We are also
" treated" to some 1929 attitudes towards gay men and women, which although not complimentary is in keeping with the almost vaudevillian, outlook towards gay cliches. It is a pity that the 2-strip Technicolour musical sequence is missing, even though Technicolour is listed in the credits. Overall however this is a worthwhile, and important film in the development of US Cinema, although it may not have the "artiness", or the quality of the great silent films and some other early sound films. However, it was an MGM production and the values were high. The acting performances are in tune with the story and the times amd again we are transported back to when our grandparents or great grandparents were " playing up" and rebelling, just as we did, and future generations will continue to.
The DVD transfer is a little grainy and " messy " in parts, but the sound quality is superb.
The features are of great historical and entertainment value, although I felt a little embarrassed by the dressed up
" talking " dogs ... but again that was great entertainemnt
" in those days ". The MGM musical revue shorts are just wonderful.... vaudeville acts, with overly made up men, who wiggle and flap their hands around..and dainty maidens standing in a group with big bow sashes. But great examples of an industry trying to master and perfect the new sound techniques.
If you love Film , or have a passion --or a quiet interest -- in musical films, this HAS to be part of your collection. Another film that will never die... I bought this DVD and love it. Have played it 3 times already --- have only had it for 3 days. Buy it and enjoy...... why not give Granny and Grandpa a real suprise, and let them see it and wander down Memory Lane.. ?
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William Hall
MGM’s first tragedy.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on January 3, 2022Elisabeth Grant
Historical interest but not top class dancing
Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on July 30, 2020Louis
... see what the first ever musical looked and sounded like, and wasn't diappointed in the least
Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on December 5, 2015W. Russell
The very first of its kind
Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on April 11, 2015
