Originally released as a motion picture in 1953. Kathryn Grayson, Howard Keel, Ann Miller, Keenan Wynn, Bobby Van, Tommy Rall. Based on the 1948 musical's adaptation of the play "Taming of the shrew" by William Shakespeare with music and lyrics by Cole Porter and book by Sam Spewack and Bella Spewack. Dolby digital 5.1, wide screen 2.35:1. Features: two short films; music only track; behind-the-scenes notes; theatrical trailer.
Contents:
Kiss me Kate (ca. 1:50:00) -- Cole Porter in Hollywood : Too darn hot / Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer presents ; written, produced and directed by Peter Fitzgerald (ca. 10:00) -- Mighty Manhattan, New York's wonder city / directed by James H. Smith ; produced and narrated by James A. FitzPatrick (ca. 20:00).
Summary:
A battling once-married couple is reunited on stage in a performance of the Shakespeare play "Taming of the shrew."
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