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Oklahoma [DVD] [1955]

DVD ~ Gordon MacRae
4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Gordon MacRae, Gloria Grahame, Gene Nelson, Charlotte Greenwood, Shirley Jones
  • Directors: Fred Zinnemann
  • Writers: Oscar Hammerstein II, Lynn Riggs, Sonya Levien, William Ludwig
  • Producers: Arthur Hornblow Jr., Oscar Hammerstein II, Richard Rodgers
  • Format: Full Screen, PAL
  • Language English
  • Subtitles: English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: U
  • Studio: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: 8 Mar 2004
  • Run Time: 134 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0001K2KX4
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 9,825 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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The hit Broadway musical from the 1940s gets a lavish if not always exciting workout in this 1955 film version directed by old lion Fred Zinnemann (High Noon). Gordon MacRae brings his sterling voice to the role of cowboy Curly and Shirley Jones plays Laurie, the object of his affection. The Rodgers and Hammerstein score includes "The Surrey with the Fringe on Top", "Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin'" and "People Will Say We're in Love", and Agnes DeMille provides the buoyant choreography. Among the supporting cast, Gloria Grahame is memorable as Ado Annie, the "girl who cain't say no", and Rod Steiger overdoes it as the villainous Jud. --Tom Keogh

Synopsis
A big, lush screen version of the Rodgers and Hammerstein's hit Broadway musical about a love triangle in the midst of the Oklahoma land rush. It's adapted to the screen featuring the enduring songs "People Will Say We're in Love," "Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin," "Oklahoma!" and more. Marking Shirley Jones' debut, and was actually shot in Arizona, won Academy Awards for Best Sound Recording and Best Scoring of a Musical Picture.

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Poor Transfer To DVD, 13 April 2005
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Someone needs shooting at Fox or who ever did the transfer for the region 2 DVD. Some how they must have found the oldest Mono copy of this film, with an aspect ratio of 4.3 rather than the wondeful cinemascope version with full stereo sound that is available in the region 1 DVD.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars An ultimately fantastic film, 15 Dec 2004
This review is from: Oklahoma [VHS] [1955] (VHS Tape)
It's a Rodgers and Hammerstein production so obviously it seems to go on forever but in this case it doesn't seem to matter.
Gordon MacRae and Shirley Jones are highly watchable as the two leads while the subplot involving the love triangle between Ado Annie, the peddler and Will Parker also provides entertainment.
The dances are wonderfully choreographed, in particular Gene Nelson's superb solo dance for 'Kansas City' which has me bouncing up and down in time with the music.
Songs are tuned to perfection as is expected from these writers but for me the standouts are the well-known 'People Will Say We're In Love', 'Oklahoma' and 'Many A New Day' which is my personal favourite simply because of the high notes that Jones reaches that seem impossible to the untrained.
As for the story, a simple enough love story which still seems to add something new to the genre.
If there was one thing I was annoyed about when I first watched the film it was the length. However the songs and suspense of the last hour made it less of a trial.
Ultimately, I would recommend to anyone at all interested in musicals or to anyone just wanting an enjoyable experience.
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Great old classic with wonderful music, 19 May 2003
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This review is from: Oklahoma [VHS] [1955] (VHS Tape)
Ok...so it's really dated & the acting is hammy (but charming nevertheless!). This is a wonderful sentimental version of the great musical. The vocals by the leads are unbeatable, and I rate this film right up there with West Side Story as one of the Classic Musicals of its time. Warmly recommended.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Oklahoma,Now thats what i call a musical.
Very few words can describe this show.It has to be the best ever.To me the time this musical was made was when Hollywood was in its zenith. Read more
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2.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable music, but poor acting
Oklahoma! is one of the best musicals ever written, with wonderful music, several show-stoppers, great dancing and a good plot. Read more
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