Starring: Eddie Acuff, Murray Alper, Vivian Blaine, Roger Clark, Perry Como Average Rating: Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated) Binding: DVD Format: Color, DVD-Video, Full Screen, Subtitled, NTSC Label: 20th Century Fox Number of Items: 1 Region Code: 1 Release Date: June 17, 2008 Running Time: 87 minutes Theatrical Release Date: 1944
Product Description: The oddly-assorted Hart cousins: revue singer Blossom con man Harry and machinist Chiquita (who gets radio through her teeth!) inherit southern plantation Magnolia Manor which alas proves to be a "termite trap" and tax liability. Fortunately Sgt. Rocky Fulton from a nearby army camp appears with a plan to convert the place to a hotel for army wives; but to pay bills until then they decide to put on a show. Of course romantic and military complications intervene...System Requirements:Running Time: 87 minutesFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: MUSICALS/MUSICALS Rating: NR UPC: 024543520078 Manufacturer No: 2252007
Good package of OK Musical "Something for the Boys" is the second film released in 1944 in which Carmen Miranda was the star attraction instead of supporting one of the Fox blonde superstars, Betty Grable and Alice Faye. This was a Col Porter stage musical, no less, but Fox managed to turn into one of their somewhat vulgar technicolour confections with the associated good and bad points.
The good points include:
- Miranda herself, with a larger part than usual and very funny as a human radio transmitter - spectacular technicolour and sound - Sheila Ryan, very entertaining as a pretentious socialite - Michael O'Shea as a relaxed leading man for the pleasant Vivian Blaine
The bad points include:
- Phil Silvers, trying too hard to be funny and overacting painfully - Perry Como, who could sing while asleep. He has absolutely zero screen presence - some of the worst taste costumes imaginable for Miranda, Blaine and the chorus girls
The print of the film is superb and the extras excellent including production and marketing stills and the original trailer. Best of all though, is that the DVD includes a 4 part documentary on Miranda herself. If at times, the historians repeat themselves and the editing inadvertantly highlights this, we still get a detailed understanding of Miranda's importance and the tragedy behind her eventual demise. Miles Kreuger appears and, as usual, towers above all the other historians with his intelligent comments and clear diction. He is invaluable.
This is an excellent package because of the documentary and good value if purchased as part of the Carmen Miranda Collection.
SOMETHING FOR THE BOYS BEAUTIFUL TRANSFER! Nice war time musical. Carmen shows her comedy side in this film and of course her over the top outfits! I won't go into the story line. If you're a Miranda fan, you'll enjoy this FOX TECHNICOLOR MUSICAL. Michael O'SHEA looks a little too old and his uniform is a few sizes too small...to bad they didn't cast PERRY COMO in this leading role. Also O'SHEA is not the best singer either...most all other cast members do a great job...EXCEPT...PHIL SILVERS who is loud and ANNOYING! Carmen has two colorful production numbers, the first, typical Miranda, the second and last is Carmen in a totally different appearance THAN WE HAVE SEEN IN THE PAST, a different 'short'costume than usual showing more leg...the lighting in this number is somewhat over the top...however, looks great in this pristine transfer. Only problem I had is in the EXTRA FEATURES: The "STILL GALLERY" feature in my copy doesn't allow my access to it...used two different DVD players and both had the same problem. The Film, Scenes, Trailer, and the SUPERB DOCUMENTARY are no problem. The documentary is in four parts...great interviews, vintage still photos and live performances, both candids and her FOX production numbers make this one of the best Documentaries out there...the Documentary is worth the price of this DVD ALONE! I give it 5 STARS...the 'still' problem may be in MY COPY ONLY...(don't let this deter you from puchasing this film). A MUST HAVE for the CARMEN MIRANDA FAN! THANK YOU FOX!!!
Buy no other version than this! This film has been released so many times and always in poor quality. Not this time - this is a truly magnificent transfer. The vison and sound are the best!!!!! A bonus feature is to isolate the soundtrack - oh boy do you get a sound like no other - it is truly magnificent!!!!!!! I write this on behalf of Perry Como fans - buy this now - you will not be disappointed - thank you so much 20th Century Fox!!!!!!
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