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The 1954 dinosaur There's No Business Like Show Business brought together two giants of Broadway, Ethel Merman and Irving Berlin, just as their moment was passing forever, to create one last hurrah: a celebration of the glories that were vaudeville. Still, it's hard to imagine Broadway--or nightclub entertaining, for that matter--ever being quite this lavish and satisfying. The story centres on a married couple, the Donahues (Dan Dailey and Merman), who live on the road as vaudeville entertainers and, as they have children, begin incorporating the kids into the act. Eventually, the kids grow up to be Donald O'Connor, Mitzi Gaynor and Johnny Ray--and they begin having interests of their own. Donald's is an ambitious showgirl (Marilyn Monroe), whose stand-offish response to his romantic overtures drives him to drink. The film is best remembered for its lavish, splashy production numbers built around some of the best of the Berlin songbook, including the title tune and "A Pretty Girl is Like a Melody" among others. --Marshall Fine, Amazon.com
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
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It's vibrant,showy and over the top,corny and American musical filming at it's best. There is no-one to compare to Ethel Merman at belting out a song and grabbing at the heart strings.
.The cast may not all be the greatest of singers but,boy they can sell a song.The tale does not hold any surprises but it carries you along just the same.Love this film,just the thing for a rainy afternoon !
It's vibrant,showy and over the top,corny and American musical filming at it's best. There is no-one to compare to Ethel Merman at belting out a song and grabbing at the heart strings.
.The cast may not all be the greatest of singers but,boy they can sell a song.The tale does not hold any surprises but it carries you along just the same.Love this film,just the thing for a rainy afternoon !
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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There's no business like show business
With a host of stars and a score by Irving Berlin, we're off to a good start for this 1954 film from Twentieth Century Fox. Ethel Merman and Dan Dailey play a couple of vaudeville stars, the Donahues. Their offspring join them in the act when young, but the film is about what happens when they grow up and start out on careers of their own. Johnny Ray, in his only film role, decides to go into the priesthood, which is a bit of a shock for mum and dad. Donald O'Connor has a bit of a battle with alcohol but still manages to dance up a storm in `A man chases a girl'. His paramour is a showgirl played by Marilyn Monroe, who gives a scorching version of `Heat wave', proving that she can both sing and dance as well as look sexy. In `Lazy' she is joined by O'Connor and Mitzi Gaynor, who is the least troubled or troublesome of the Donahue children. Other Berlin numbers, besides the title song, include `A pretty girl is like a melody' (the Donahue parents), `Alexander's ragtime band' and `When the midnight choo-choo leaves for Alabam' (sung by the whole family), `If you believe' (Johnny Ray's solo piece), `Remember' and other numbers. A veritable feast of entertainment for nearly 120 minutes.
With a host of stars and a score by Irving Berlin, we're off to a good start for this 1954 film from Twentieth Century Fox. Ethel Merman and Dan Dailey play a couple of vaudeville stars, the Donahues. Their offspring join them in the act when young, but the film is about what happens when they grow up and start out on careers of their own. Johnny Ray, in his only film role, decides to go into the priesthood, which is a bit of a shock for mum and dad. Donald O'Connor has a bit of a battle with alcohol but still manages to dance up a storm in `A man chases a girl'. His paramour is a showgirl played by Marilyn Monroe, who gives a scorching version of `Heat wave', proving that she can both sing and dance as well as look sexy. In `Lazy' she is joined by O'Connor and Mitzi Gaynor, who is the least troubled or troublesome of the Donahue children. Other Berlin numbers, besides the title song, include `A pretty girl is like a melody' (the Donahue parents), `Alexander's ragtime band' and `When the midnight choo-choo leaves for Alabam' (sung by the whole family), `If you believe' (Johnny Ray's solo piece), `Remember' and other numbers. A veritable feast of entertainment for nearly 120 minutes.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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I've missed this movie. I watched it when I was about 13, and I loved it. Been searching for it on DVD in stores, and finally got it for my 17th birthday party this year. :]
It's great for anybody into musicals, and I just love the dramatic scenes!
I bit my lip many-a time, especially when Donald O'Connor's character was drunk, or got a slap in the face. :] It's all harmless fun though, don't get the wrong idea.
Fun and entertaining. BUY IT! :P
It's great for anybody into musicals, and I just love the dramatic scenes!
I bit my lip many-a time, especially when Donald O'Connor's character was drunk, or got a slap in the face. :] It's all harmless fun though, don't get the wrong idea.
Fun and entertaining. BUY IT! :P
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Marilyn <3
This is one of those films you can watch over and over. The true star is Marilyn Monroe who gives a stunning performance especially when she sings heatwave. MUST SEE!
Published 18 days ago by jcox
There's No Business Lilke Show Business
If you like musicals,with music by Irving Berlin you love this one has a happy begining sad middle & a happy ending if you a big softie like me you may have a little weep at the... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mandy Cooke
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Published 2 months ago by M. J. Mcgregor-dawson
musical extravaganza
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Published 8 months ago by lycidas
sound quality
This item was delivered VERY quickly. Good service. However, the sound quality of the DVD is poor and it is difficult to understand why this should be so. Read more
Published 8 months ago by brian
good classic musical
It is a good, entertaining musical with good numbers and good songs, which gives a nice idea of the times of vaudeville. A must have for musicals lovers. Read more
Published 15 months ago by mendi
Pure nostalgia
From an era when they made excellent musicals and no expense spared, good old songs, beautiful costumes and great acting pure talent. Read more
Published 21 months ago by S. James
DVD: There's No Business Like Show Business
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