Singin' in the rain [videorecording] / Metro Goldwyn Mayer presents ; story and screen play by Adolph Green and Betty Comden ; produced by Arthur Freed ; directed by Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen.
Format:
[videorecording] /
Edition:
60th anniversary Blu-ray + DVD ultimate collector's ed; limited ed.
Publisher:
Distributed by Warner Home Video,
Copyright Date:
2012, c1952
Description:
3 videodiscs : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 guide (47 p. ; 28 x19 cm) + 1 full size umbrella and 3 lobby door panels.
Collection includes feature film (103 min.) in two media versions: DVD and Blu-ray. Debbie Reynolds, Rita Moreno, Gene Kelly, Donald O'Connor, Jean Hagen. Originally released as a motion picture in 1952. Guide highlights behind-the scenes history; the umbrella and lobby door panels are housed in case. Special features: Commentary by Debbie Reynolds, Donald O'Connor, Cyd Charisse, Kathleen Freeman, Stanley Donen, Betty Comden, Adolph Green, Baz Luhrmann and Rudy Behlmer; all new "Singin' In the rain: raining on a new generation" documentary; featurettes: juke box jump-to-song feature; Great performances: musicals great musicals: the Arthur Freed unit at MGM; What a glorious feeling: the making of; "You are my lucky star" outtake; Nacio Herb Brown, Arthur Freed film excepts; 26x scoring stage session cues stills gallery; theatrical trailer.
Contents:
[BD] Blu-ray version of feature film (103 min.) -- Blu-ray special features -- [DVD 1] DVD version of feature film (103 min.) -- [DVD 2] DVD special features.
Summary:
Silent movies are giving way to talking pictures, and a hoofer-turned-matinee idol is caught in that bumpy transition, as are his buddy, prospective ladylove, and shrewish costar. Rediscover the musical masterpiece in dazzling, restored high definition, featuring an all-new documentary special feature that salutes not just the all-time favorite, but also the musical legacy of its producer, songwriter Arthur Freed.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.