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Guys And Dolls (Special Collector's Edition) [1955]

starring: Marlon Brando, Jean Simmons, Frank Sinatra, Vivian Blaine, Stubby Kaye
directed by: Joseph L. Mankiewicz

Release Date June 19, 2006

CD-Charts Position 2
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Guys And Dolls [1955]

starring: Marlon Brando, Jean Simmons, Frank Sinatra, Vivian Blaine, Robert Keith
directed by: Joseph L. Mankiewicz

Release Date May 23, 2005
Of the 4 leads in this musical,only Vivienne Blaine belongs in a musical, being a major vaudeville & Broadway singer & hoofer before this was made.

Despite this, it's a thoroughly enjoyable experience, good colour and sound and an outstanding supporting turn by Stubby Kaye. Jean Simmons retains her English innocence well as a Salvation Army lass and even assists in helping you forget that Damon Runyon's picaresque language translates hopelessly to screen.

But the best bits are Brando & Sinatra. Brando surprisingly fits well into Sky Masterton and tackles things with enthusiasm. There's also a permanent smirk on his face, because he knows that Frankie wanted HIS part all along, and doesn't it show! Frankie's ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 3
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State Fair [1945]

starring: Jeanne Crain, Dana Andrews, Dick Haymes, Vivian Blaine, Charles Winninger
directed by: Walter Lang

Release Date March 08, 2004
I bought this video for my grandparents who always said it was their favourite film. They asked me to sit and watch it with them (and to be honest, I couldn't muster up much enthusiasm).
But I loved it. It was wholesome family viewing and I have watched it a few times since.
And I am a 30 year old fun loving girl! So a must-see for all ages.

CD-Charts Position 4
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State Fair: 2-disc (Special Edition) [1945]

starring: Dana Andrews, Jeanne Crain, Fay Bainter, Frank McHugh, Donald Meek
directed by: Walter Lang

Release Date March 20, 2006
Although Amazon only describes this version as the 1945 film of State Fair, which is on disc 1, the 'special features' disc contains the 1962 film in its entirety, with the commentary from Pat Boone as stated (though there are sometimes long gaps in this). I just thought that I should make this clear as it is not obvious in the description.

As for the films, well I find that I like both versions for different reasons and cannot decide between them. If you want to compare the two versions then this two disc special edition is definitely the one to buy, as all other releases just contain the 1945 film. Although I find this musical slightly more lighthearted than some of the others by Rodgers and Hammerstein, the songs and music are beautiful as always.

CD-Charts Position 5
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Guys And Dolls [1955]

starring: Marlon Brando, Jean Simmons, Frank Sinatra, Vivian Blaine, Robert Keith
directed by: Joseph L. Mankiewicz

Release Date August 06, 2001
Of the 4 leads in this musical,only Vivienne Blaine belongs in a musical, being a major vaudeville & Broadway singer & hoofer before this was made.

Despite this, it's a thoroughly enjoyable experience, good colour and sound and an outstanding supporting turn by Stubby Kaye. Jean Simmons retains her English innocence well as a Salvation Army lass and even assists in helping you forget that Damon Runyon's picaresque language translates hopelessly to screen.

But the best bits are Brando & Sinatra. Brando surprisingly fits well into Sky Masterton and tackles things with enthusiasm. There's also a permanent smirk on his face, because he knows that Frankie wanted HIS part all along, and doesn't it show! Frankie's face throughout ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 6
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Sooner or Later [1978] (REGION 1) (NTSC)

starring: Denise Miller, Rex Smith, Barbara Feldon, Judd Hirsch, Lilia Skala
directed by: Bruce Hart

Release Date March 13, 2001
For years i have been searching for a film from my youth which i always knew as the sky band, imagine my suprise to stumble across sooner or later; my kids thought i had gone crazy shouting. I loved this film when i was a teenager and i really want my own teenage daughter to watch it...i know she will love it the same as i once did and still do. They dont make them like this anymore lol!!!

Absolutely fantastic film, definately worth watching... jessie made me learn the guitar too in my teens hoping to find my michael lol!!!

CD-Charts Position 7
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Parasite [1981] (REGION 1) (NTSC)

starring: Robert Glaudini, Demi Moore, Luca Bercovici, James Davidson, Al Fann
directed by: Charles Band

Release Date August 06, 2002
In a future wasteland, Dr. Paul Dean, (Robert Glaudini) roams the California desert seeking a temporary lab for his experiments, and comes upon local barkeep Collins, (Al Fann) and his waitress Patricia Wells, (Demi Moore) in their run-down town. A roaming gang, led by Ricus (Luca Bercovici) and other members Zeke, (Tom Villard) Chris, (Scott Thomson) Dana, (Cherie Currie) Buddy, (James Cavan) Bo, (Joannelle Nadine Romero) and Arn, (Freddie Moore) doesn't approve of his friendship with them and steal the main subject of his experiments, a container with a vicious parasitic organism inside. A corporate agent, The Merchant, (James Davidson) seek Dean out to return it to his lab, and when the parasite escapes and begins to chew through the gang, they race to stop it while trying ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 8
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State Fair [1945]

starring: Jeanne Crain, Dana Andrews, Dick Haymes, Vivian Blaine, Charles Winninger
directed by: Walter Lang

Release Date March 13, 2000
I bought this video for my grandparents who always said it was their favourite film. They asked me to sit and watch it with them (and to be honest, I couldn't muster up much enthusiasm).
But I loved it. It was wholesome family viewing and I have watched it a few times since.
And I am a 30 year old fun loving girl! So a must-see for all ages.

CD-Charts Position 9
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State Fair Sing-Along Edition (1 Disc) [1945]

starring: Dana Andrews, Jeanne Crain, Fay Bainter, Frank McHugh, Donald Meek
directed by: Walter Lang

Release Date March 20, 2006
I bought this video for my grandparents who always said it was their favourite film. They asked me to sit and watch it with them (and to be honest, I couldn't muster up much enthusiasm).
But I loved it. It was wholesome family viewing and I have watched it a few times since.
And I am a 30 year old fun loving girl! So a must-see for all ages.

CD-Charts Position 10
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Broadway's Lost Treasures Collection [2006] (REGION 1) (NTSC)

starring: Julie Andrews, Vivian Blaine, Yul Brynner, Betty Buckley, Carol Channing
directed by: Chris Cohen

Release Date May 02, 2006
The single star rating is a little undeserved. An opportunity to be reminded of the real star quality of performers who have done their time on the boards, who can sustain performances as broadway performers, should not be missed.

You will not find TV reality show 'stars' who find their way onto the stage on the crest of a wave of hysteria, and deny those who are time served and deserve the break from getting the headlines and work they have strived for; and rub the salt in by not being able to stand the course.

This seems to be the way of the UK West End anyhow. To me it seems that Broadway occasionally get stars from TV, who got to TV via hard work and an ability to sustain performances anyhow; then go on to Broadway.

This is a treasure, so ... Read More: