| Description |
1 videodisc (93 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Series |
Turner classic movies. TCM spotlight.
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Esther Williams ; Volume 1.
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| Note |
Title from container. |
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Greatest classic legends |
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Originally released as a motion picture in 1949. |
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Special features: Outtake musical number "I want my money back" Esther Williams sequence from 1951's "Callaway went thataway;" Oscar-nominated "Pete Smith speciality" comedy short 'Water trix;' Oscar-nominated cartoon "Hatch up your troubles;" promotional radio interviews with Esther Williams; theatrical trailers of this movie and "Take me out to the ball game." |
| Credits |
Music, Frank Loesser. |
| Cast |
Esther Williams, Red Skelton, Ricardo Montalban, Betty Garrett, Keenan Wynn, Xacier Cugat and his Orchestra. |
| Summary |
Scatterbrained Betty Barrett mistakes masseur Jack Spratt for Jose O'Rourke, the captain of the South American polo team. Spratt goes along with the charade, but the situation becomes more complicated when they fall in love. Meanwhile, Betty's sensible older sister Eve fears Betty's heart will be broken when Jose returns to South America. She arranges to meet with the real O'Rourke and love soon blossoms between them as well. |
| Audience |
Not rated. |
| System Details |
DVD, region 1, full screen (1.33:1) presentation; Dolby Digital mono., dual-layer. |
| Terms Of Use |
This DVD is copy protected and may be played only on licensed devices. |
| Language |
Closed-captioned. |
| Awards |
Academy Awards, USA, 1950: Oscar - Best Music, Original Song (Frank Loesser). |
| Subject |
Videodiscs.
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Women swimmers -- United States -- Drama.
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Masseurs -- United States -- Drama.
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Polo -- South America -- Drama.
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Man-woman relationships -- United States -- Drama.
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Impersonation -- Drama.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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| Genre |
Feature films.
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Romantic comedy films.
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Musical films.
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| Added Author |
Cummings, Jack, 1900-1989.
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Kingsley, Dorothy.
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Singer, Ray.
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Chevillat, Dick.
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Buzzell, Edward, 1895-1985.
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Williams, Esther, 1923-2013.
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Skelton, Red, 1913-1997.
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Montalbán, Ricardo.
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Garrett, Betty, 1919-2011.
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Wynn, Keenan, 1916-1986.
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Cugat, Xavier, 1900-1990.
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Loesser, Frank, 1910-1969.
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Turner Entertainment Co.
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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
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Xavier Cugat Orchestra.
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Warner Home Video (Firm)
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| Note |
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Title on disc label: Neptune's daughter. Disc 4. |
| Music No. |
79770 |
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