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Cover Girl [DVD] [1944]

DVD ~ Rita Hayworth
4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Rita Hayworth, Gene Kelly, Lee Bowman, Phil Silvers, Leslie Brooks
  • Directors: Charles Vidor
  • Writers: Erwin S. Gelsey, John H. Kafka, Marion Parsonnet, Paul Gangelin, Virginia Van Upp
  • Producers: Arthur Schwartz
  • Format: Full Screen, PAL
  • Language English
  • Subtitles: Turkish, Arabic, Greek, German, French, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, Hindi, Spanish, 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: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: 18 Aug 2003
  • Run Time: 102 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00009V8XS
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 72,514 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Cover Girl was one of the big hits of Rita Hayworth's run as movie queen (and World War II pinup girl), a splashy musical geared to the talents of its redheaded star. Be warned: this is the kind of movie in which a single magazine cover turns an unknown dancer into the toast of her own Broadway show, virtually overnight. The corn runs high, but so do the spirits; plus, Eve Arden is around to toss in her trademark one-liners. Gene Kelly, as Hayworth's sulky choreographer and part-time boyfriend, stops the movie cold with his brilliant dance alongside his own reflection. The Jerome Kern-Ira Gershwin songs are middling, except for the lovely "Long Ago and Far Away". One number presents a parade of magazine cover girls come to life (great snapshot of an era). And check out the movie's hats: a parade of insane creations, perched uncertainly on many beautiful women's heads. --Robert Horton

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DVD Technical Information:
  • Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
  • Subtitles: Arabic, Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Italian, Portugese, Spanish, Turkish
  • Audio: Dolby Digital Mono
  • Aspect Ratio: 1:1.33 (4 x 3 fullscreen)
  • Colour
  • PAL
  • Region Code: 2
  • Running time: 103 mins approx.


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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Kelly, as usual, gets the girl, 15 Dec 2004
As with any Gene Kelly movie there is plenty of dancing and all of it good. Some standout numbers include 'Long Ago And Far Away' and 'Make Way For Tomorrow' which is a highly energetic number which has you tapping your feet and smiling regardless of whether you want to or not.
Comedy is provided in the shape of the ever-reliable Eve Arden who, along with Phil Silvers, adds the comic moments that sometimes musicals miss.
Overall a good film, beautiful dancing, singing and a half-decent storyline which is another shortcoming in some musicals. In a few it seems as though the songs have been drafted and the plot written to fit it but this is completely different- every song, every dance seems to fit in exactly where it should.
The ending is predictable but the way to the ending is full of little 'moments' and I thoroughly recommend this to any Gene Kelly/ Rita Hayworth or musical fan.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible loves of early movies, 2 Feb 2001
This review is from: Cover Girl [VHS] [1944] (VHS Tape)
I love Rita Hayworth and Gene Kelly.Hayworth is my grandmother's and Kelly is my personal idol.Whenever I watch this video,I love Hayworth again..There's an unbelievable love between these people.Rita Hayworth is a muse,I believe that..Wihthout any plastic surgery and professional make up,she is more beautiful than anyone.Acting is great,music is awesome..I recommend this video,u'll love it
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