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Easter Parade [1948]


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Fred and Judy - who could ask for anything more?
Review date: 2008-04-08 Rating: 10 out of 10

This film is a joy from start to finish and, as has been mentioned elsewhere, the colour and sound reproduction on the DVD are excellent. On this `special edition' there is also an interesting extra in the making of documentary - Easter Parade: On the Avenue - in which you get to learn interesting little snippets such as the fact that Anne Miller had to dance her numbers in a surgical corset due to the fact that, shortly prior to shooting the film, her husband had pushed her down the stairs and broken her back! Also, some might not have known that, but for a similar, though not quite so severe injury, Gene Kelly might have been playing the lead. The aspect ratio also means that you get the full screen image rather than it being cut down.

There is so much to enjoy: not least, of course, Where a Couple of Swells, in which Judy had to persuade Fred to `dust on' and go very much against the normally suave, sophisticated and elegant grain! It is in this number that she seems almost always to be teetering on the edge of going overboard but just, somehow manages the restraint necessary to achieve a superb piece of vaudevillian pastiche. And then there is Fred's `Steppin' Out With My Baby', in which he ends the number by dancing in slow motion against a backdrop chorus dancing in real time: sheer brilliance.

In an era in which we are often served up garbage and expected to accord it the status of entertainment; of reality TV and Hello magazine and, seemingly, commonplace `mega stars' it isn't often that we get to witness and appreciate true and sublime genius on show.


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Beautiful Musical and Comedy
Review date: 2008-02-13 Rating: 10 out of 10

I loved this film even as a young child, I am an absolute huge fan of Fred Astaire and Judy Garland. Judy was a fantastic singer and really good at comedy all of which you see in this film. As for Fred Astair this man was perfection, grace and elegance in motion. The opening number in this film shows the elegant Mr Astaire on a shopping spree, it crescendos with him tap dancing between to large base drums where he plays them by kicking his feet againt them. This is just one of many beautiful, memorable musical numbers in the film, the colour, costumes everything is a delight to the ears and eyes. It was lovely to see a postive review from a 15 year old, I am now 35 years old and I was fortunate that I grew up watching these kinds of movies. These were times of class, style and elegance which we just do not see so much of these days, these kind of films are timeless classics which I think all generations can enjoy and appreciate, unfortunately alot of people my age and younger are not exposed to these wonderful gems. I hope with the value for many releases on DVD of these films that may change. Buy this and watch this, you will not be sorry and it is definately one of those films you can watch and enjoy again and again and again, and never tire of.

Join Fred + Judy on 5th Avenue for the Easter Parade
Review date: 2007-03-29 Rating: 10 out of 10

Garland's biggest money-maker for MGM and one of her greatest performances comes in the lovely musical 'Easter Parade'.

The storyline focuses on a Broadway dance star (Astaire) who has to find a dance partner to replace his former partner Ann Miller who's left him to join the Ziegfeld Follies. He just happens to stumble upon Judy Garland and from the then on the result is pure musical entertainment!

With a vast array of some old + some new Irving Berlin hit tunes in the score, it guarrantees a brilliant film in all aspects.

So get onto 5th Avenue + join the Easter Parade!

a must buy!
Review date: 2006-11-18 Rating: 10 out of 10

im 15 years of age and think this film is really good and interesting to watch, in the film they have an array of songs which are very memerabe such as; easter parade, a couple of swells etc....etc.... it has a good storyline which wont bore you so i think to all those people who love a good classic film should definatly buy this one :D

a treat worth waiting for
Review date: 2005-07-20 Rating: 10 out of 10

This DVD has restored a film from the MGM period of great musicals to its original state.Ive seen this film on many occaisions but never with such outstanding colour sound and clarity.Full marks!!!!
Also included is a commentary by John Fricke who gives you tons of information in a casual and not preaching manner.A must buy for all who apreciate the musicals of the Golden Age

Product Details/Specifications


Actor(s):
Judy Garland
Ann Miller
Peter Lawford
Fred Astaire

Creators:
Fred Astaire (Primary Contributor)
Judy Garland (Primary Contributor)

Director(s):

Recording label: Warner Home Video
Manufacturer: Warner Home Video
EAN: 7321900670722
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: Box set, PAL, Special Edition,
Release date: 2005-05-16
Audience rating: Universal, suitable for all
Region code: 2
Running time: 99 minutes
Theatrical release date: 1948
Language: English (Original Language)

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