ENTER NOW FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN the brand new "Classic Musicals From The Dream Factory, Vol. 2" (Own it on DVD 7/24/07!). The collection includes 7 films and a ton of extras guaranteed to keep you singing and dancing for hours! From Gene Kelly to Fred Astaire, the gang's all here! The films included in the set are as follows:

The Pirate (1948)

Young Manuela (Judy Garland) is pledged by her Aunt Inez (Gladys Cooper) to be married to the town mayor (Walter Slezak.) He's much older and "round as a pumpkin," but very rich, much to the delight of greedy Aunt Inez. In the meantime, Manuela dreams of being swept away by the infamous Macoco, "Mack the Black of the Caribbean Sea." Special features include: Commentary by historian John Fricke, New making-of featurette, Vintage comedy short, Cartoon, "Mack the Black" stereo remix version, Audio-only bonuses: Song outtakes and Roger Edens guide track versions, Promotional radio interviews with Gene Kelly and Judy Garland and the Theatrical trailer.

That Midnight Kiss (1949)

Johnny is a truck driver, discovered while testing out the piano he delivers to Abigail Budell, patron of the arts. She's just founded an opera company for the benefit of her daughter Prudence. When the current tenor quits in a huff, Johnny steps in. He and Prudence are in love, but before either one of them can really act on it, Prudence is told by another woman that she wants to marry Johnny. How to get these two songbirds back together? Special features include: "One Love of Mine" outtake, Pete Smith Specialty comedy short "Sports Oddities", Classic cartoon "Senor Droopy" and the Theatrical trailer.

That's Dancing! (1985)

A documentary film about dancing on the screen, from it's orgins after the invention of the movie camera, over the movie musical from the late 20s, 30s, 40s 50s and 60s up to the break dance and the music videos from the 80s. Special features include: Introduction by Gene Kelly and Jack Haley Jr., Soundtrack remastered in Dolby Digital 5.1, Four vintage making-of featurettes: Invitation to Dance, The Search, The Cameras Roll, and The Gathering and the Theatrical trailer.

Words and Music (1948)

A fictionalized story of the songwriting partnership of Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart. Special features include: Commentary by historian Richard Barrios, New featurette, Extensive audio outtakes, Vintage short, Classic cartoon, Outtakes: "Lover" and "You're Nearer" and the Theatrical trailer.

The Belle of New York (1952)

In squeaky-clean New York at the turn of the century, playboy Charlie Hill falls so much in love that he can walk on air. The object of his affections is beautiful Angela Bonfils, a mission house worker in the Bowery. He promises to reform his dissolute life, even trying to do an honest day's work. Special features include: Comedy short, Classic cartoon, "I Wanna Be a Dancin' Man" alternate version and the Theatrical trailer.

Royal Wedding (1951)

Tom and Ellen Bowen are a brother and sister dance act whose show closes in New York. Their agent books them in London for the same period as the Royal Wedding. They travel by cruise ship where Ellen meets and becomes involved with Lord John Brindale. This causes her to miss a rehearsal. Tom (Astaire) uses the time to dance with a hat rack and gym equipment. Later Tom and Ellen attempt a graceful dance number as the ship rolls. Upon arrival Tom holds auditions and meets Sara. There is much indecision by the siblings about their romantic partners even though they are in-the-clouds. Tom dances on the walls and ceiling of his hotel room. All ends well in this light musical. By the way, there is a vaudeville-style dance number in their show that features slapstick. It's a hoot. Special features include: Robert Osborne hosts TCM's Private Screenings with Stanley Donen, New featurette, Song outtake, Classic cartoon, Promotional radio interview with Fred Astaire and Jane Powell and the Theatrical trailer.

The Toast of New Orleans (1950)

Snooty opera singer (Kathryn Grayson) meets a rough-and-tumble fisherman (Mario Lanza) in the Louisiana bayous, but this fisherman can sing! Her agent (David Niven) lures him away to New Orleans to teach him to sing opera, but comes to regret this rash decision when the singers fall in love. Special features include: New documentary profile: Mario Lanza--Singing to the Gods, Vintage FitzPatrick Traveltalk shorts: Modern New Orleans and Old New Orleans and the Theatrical trailer.

 

*** THE CONTEST ***

Below are three (3) Who Am I? questions. There are 3 box sets to give away. The winners will be chosen at random from all the correct submissions. This gives everyone a fair and equal shot at winning. We have many visitors in different time zones, so accepting only the first 3 correct submissions would be unfair. There is an email link below the questions where you can submit your answers. Winners will be notified by email. Please make sure that you put "Classic Musicals Contest Answers" in the subject of your email!!! GOOD LUCK!!!!!

"Who Am I?" Questions

1. I married and divorced the same woman three times. I was once dubbed "The Most Beautiful Man in the Movies" and I joined the Marines under an assumed name when the US entered WWII. Who Am I?

2. Mel Tormé said I could view a piece of music once and have the entire thing memorized. I am a first cousin of Ulysses S. Grant and I wore false teeth for my most famous film role. Who Am I?

3. I was married twice before Greta Garbo left me at the alter, and I would marry another two times afterwards. I was enemies with a famous producer/director, who subsequently altered the pitch of my voice when "talkies" became popular. Who Am I?

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