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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
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"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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42 of 42 people found the following review helpful
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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!
21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
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!
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
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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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Great musical
Great musical of all time. Great songs, fantastic dancing, The dancers are great ... Funny story of how 7 brothers look for wives. jane Powell and Howard Keel made for each other
Published 11 days ago by Fish
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7 brides for 7 brothers
as far as i am concerned 7 brides for 7 brothers is the best musical i have seen in my 72 years in existence there is a story line attached to it and a rollicking dance,awesome... Read more
Published 1 month ago by john molloy
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Arrived promptly. I bought it as a present for my mother. I actually enjoyed watching it with her. Enjoyed the singing and the humour.
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great oldie
As usual, excellent service and product, very pleased with it, I shall order more from the same site in the future
Published 2 months ago by Janice Starnes
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So good A*****. They do not make them like this any more. I know all the songs and was singing along.
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Beautiful movie disapointing quality DVD
A charming movie but this particular DVD was disappointing because, although widescreen, it is small and bad quality and what was even more disappointing is the mono sound. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Johnny
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great musical
one of my favorite musicals. A great addition to any film collection. The choreography is fabulous. Keep an eye out for Batman's Catwoman - Julie Newmar (Newman, back then)
Published 2 months ago by Erin B. Perry
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Great Value and Nice Case Cover
I brought this for the Wife for Christmas, she only had a really old Version and it was about time she got a proper new updated copy of it! Read more
Published 2 months ago by A. Taylor
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brilliant classic
have always loved this film since i was little and now my children love it so i bought the dvd for them! x
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Marvellous musical
Everything about this film is brilliant, especially the dancing. Love all the songs and there's no self indulgence by the leads which you always get in a Gene Kelly film of the... Read more
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