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Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, starring MGM soprano Jane Powell and handsome baritone Howard Keel, has retained a remarkably loyal following among fans of the musical film ever since its release in 1954. Although it was filmed in state-of-the-art CinemaScope, Stanley Donen was obliged to direct much of the film on Metro's sound stages, where the artificial sets and painted backdrops don't inevitably live up to the scenes shot on location in Oregon. Viewers coming fresh to the picture may find this visual discrepancy jarring and some too may find Miss Powell's singing a shade plummy. The screenplay, by husband and wife team Albert Hackett and Frances Goodrich with Dorothy Kingsley, tells the story of seven brothers living in the Oregon hills and their adventures to find themselves wives. The casting of each brother with his rugged, masculine looks and ability to dance with grace and athleticism, presided over by an authoritative Howard Keel, gives the film a dynamic impetus second to none in an MGM musical. The lengthy barn-raising episode under choreographer Michael Kidd's intrepid direction, where the music and the incredibly agile and energetic male and female dance ensemble unite as one, produces a square dance without parallel. The music and lyrics by Gene De Paul and Johnny Mercer--including the mating chorus, "Spring, Spring, Spring", the rollicking "Bless You're Beautiful Hide", the rousing "Sobbin' Women" and the visually enchanting "June Bride"--are both tuneful and mindful of the plot's exposition. Adolph Deutsch and Saul Chaplin won the Academy Award in 1954 for their arrangements and conducting.
On the DVD: The digital remastering has created a clearer picture of what had been a faintly muddy Ansco colour system on the original print while the polish and attack with which the MGM Studio Orchestra play the music on this full-bodied stereophonic soundtrack remains a thing of wonder. Howard Keel, standing tall and erect in his 80s, hosts the "making of" documentary. Director Donen, choreographer Kidd, Jane Powell and several of the dancers recall how the film was considered a "sleeper" during production and wasn't expected to do as well as Brigadoon, in production at the same time. The documentary also highlights the care taken over the casting of the brothers, two of whom including Keel were not dancers and their often brave and brilliant feats of acrobatic dancing executed on precarious planks and other props. When Howard Keel takes his farewell walk down the main street lot at MGM, breaking into a few brief dance steps, it's impossible not to feel a moment of regret that the curtain had to come down on MGM's most treasured possession. --Adrian Edwards
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DVD Special Features:
Interactive Menus
Scene Access
Trailer
"Making of Seven Brides"
Languages in Dolby Digital 5.1: English. In Mono: French, Italian
Subtitles: English, French, Italian, Dutch, Arabic, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Romanian, Bulgarian, English for the hearing impaired, Italian for the hearing impaired
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35 of 35 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I Don't think the other person who wrote a review actually listened to the film.....Its Milly not Molly and the Brothers are Adam, Benjamin, Calib, Daniel, Ephraim, Frank(insesce) and Gideon.
Howard Keel and Co. are as spectacular as ever- The dancing, acrobatics and athleticism all contribute to an overall fun-filled exhibition and a fantastic story.
I must have watched this film about 30 times and it still doesn't get boring- there is always something new to see in the background or you notice a new dancing step from another brother. It is not very often that you find such a multi-talented cast all in one place!
Howard Keel and Co. are as spectacular as ever- The dancing, acrobatics and athleticism all contribute to an overall fun-filled exhibition and a fantastic story.
I must have watched this film about 30 times and it still doesn't get boring- there is always something new to see in the background or you notice a new dancing step from another brother. It is not very often that you find such a multi-talented cast all in one place!
20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I first saw this musical when I was seven and have a well-worn VHS copy...so it's great to upgrade to DVD. I very much enjoyed the "Making of..." special feature on the DVD which has extensive interviews with the actors, producers and even the choreographer for the barn-raising scene. Well worth the money!
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I can't remember the first time I saw this wonderful musical, but I will never forget the incredible talent of the actors, the extremely impressive choreography and the classic songs that stick in your mind for weeks. It is definately one of the best musicals I have ever seen and I believe it will live on in our minds and hearts for many years to come. Definately a musical not to be missed!
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7 brides for 7 brothers
I sent for this dvd along with a couple more for my partner for xmas unfortunatley this dvd never came I WILL NEVER DO BUSINESS WITH THIS PERSON AGAIN
Published 16 days ago by Andrea
Cinemascope = Thick black bands on the screen
Fantastic film with memorable songs and some pretty impressive dancing.
We've watched this a good few times but every time my heart drops at the lazy quality of the... Read more
We've watched this a good few times but every time my heart drops at the lazy quality of the... Read more
Published 19 days ago by subject2status
A Low-Res DVD which doesn't touch the sides or top
I can't comment on the film itself, which has a probably deserved high reputation. This is a review of the DVD which had the very worst picture quality of any of the 400+ DVDs in... Read more
Published 21 days ago by Paul R. Sutton
Classic
I purchased this and Calamity Jane for my daughter's 37 birthday. She fell in love with these films when she was a small girl and says nothing since has made her smile so much. Read more
Published 25 days ago by Kathy Warbey
A favourite amongst the females of the family
This was a family favourite, at least as far as the female side of the family is concerned. I quite enjoy it, but the story is perhaps more one for the ladies as an out-and-out... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Claptonian
Great film
The songs are good and I watch the dance scenes over again. Timeless fun that will be shown again and again.
Published 1 month ago by Edward R. Y. White
A Must See!
I remember this film from when I was young. It was something I found in my Nan's video collection among others like Calamity Jane and The King and I. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Kirsty
As Described
Great Value DVD. Classic musical/western, Seven Brides For Seven Brothers. Great gift for romantic person or old films fan. Can't go wrong for this price.
Published 3 months ago by M. Carey
Not a good buy
The screen size availability was not suitable for my Sony tv. We could only watch the film in letterbox size.
Published 3 months ago by Patrick Costello
great
brilliant service, arrived on time and the dvd is great. didnt experience any problems at all. very happy with my purchase
Published 4 months ago by kh
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