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The Music Man

Robert Preston (Actor), Shirley Jones (Actor), Morton DaCosta (Director), Scott Benson (Director) | Rated: G (General Audience) | Format: DVD
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (95 customer reviews)

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The DVD includes Right Here in River City: The Making of Meredith Willson's "The Music Man", a 30-minute documentary hosted by Shirley Jones and featuring interviews with Buddy Hackett, Susan Luckey (who played Zaneeta Shinn), and choreographer Onna White. Trivia tidbits: Frank Sinatra, not Robert Preston, was the first choice for the title role, and Shirley Jones was pregnant during the film's shooting.

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The Music Man was one of the last great movie musicals from any studio, and it proved to be that rarest of events: a Broadway show that was measurably improved by its transition to the screen. Robert Preston made his musical debut--both live and on film--as "Professor" Harold Hill, the upbeat charlatan who promises to teach a small-town boys band by the "think system." But it's the part Preston was born to play and the one for which he will always be best remembered. Composer Meredith Willson based The Music Man on his own small-town Midwestern boyhood, circa 1912, a quasi-mythical place where the old-maid librarian looks and sings like Shirley Jones. The boy himself is an adorable Ron Howard, lisp-singing "Gary, Indiana." Willson's entire score, featuring a combination of what are now standards, such as "Goodnight My Someone" and "Till There Was You" and show-specific numbers ("Trouble," "76 Trombones"), is never less than infectious. This dazzling special edition is also as bright and sunny as any 4th of July in Iowa could ever hope to be. --Robert Windeler

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There should be more... May 13 2012
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Great movie, which I remember from my childhood....But this is 2012....The DVD doesn't contain the 'Options' for 'Play or Scene Selection'...I put the DVD in my player and it begins to play. If I want to play a particular Scene or Song, I need to use my remote and 'fast foreword or go back'...It's a bit frustrating as it is a musical and not having the Option for Scene Selection sucks.
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The Music Man Jun 8 2011
Format:Blu-ray
When I purchase a Blu-Ray movie from Amazon I want to know about the quality of the picture and sound. Besides the fact that the Music Man is a great musical, the quality of the picture will blow you away. They must have used the orginal negatives because the picture is incredible. The picture jumps out at you even though its not 3D. The sound is DTS 5.1 surround sound and is great. You think you are in River City listening to Professor Harold Hill sing, "You got trouble here in River City". There is also a wonderful documentary on the making of the Music Man hosted by Shirley Jones. Would highly recommend this Blu-Ray.
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A Classic Musical Mar 8 2003
Format:VHS Tape
I must admit the first time I ever watched this version of the "Music Man", I wasn't exactly impressed. The music was great, the acting very good, but still something didn't seem right. After watching the version staring Matthew Broderick on ABC and loved it, I decided to give the original another try. I've come to the conclusion that the film's major flaw is its cinematography. The film never seems to break past being a Broadway show and most of the staging reflects that. Most of the action takes place just as it would on the stage with little creativity. Even with this flaw, the film is still a lot of fun. Robert Preston's Harold Hill, the traveling con man attempting to swindle the town of River City, is a remarkable performance. Herminie Granger and Susan Luckey also put in great performances as Mrs. Shinn, the mayor's wife, and her daughter Zaneeta respectively. Shirley Jones also stars as Marian, the town librarian and music teacher that Hill falls in love with. While the character has so much potential, Jones seems to play her somewhat flat and is also limited by not being able to act and sing at the same time. All in all, though, it's a fun film and recommended to any musical fan.
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Most recent customer reviews
"Till There Was You"
The scope of this musical is so overwhelming I hardly know where to begin.

We start on a train car of traveling salesmen circa 1912. Read more
Published on July 30 2006 by bernie
Use the think system! It really works!
I love this movie. As silly as it is -- a goofy plot, absurd over-the-top characters, the wacky "think system" -- it is just a whole lot of fun. Read more
Published on May 6 2003 by Scott Grau
Best Musical ever!
I've always thought that musicals were sort of good, but my opinion changed when i saw The Music Man! Read more
Published on Mar 29 2003
a timeless classic for all to enjoy
Every year in music class in elementary school I watched this movie and it is still one of my favorites. Read more
Published on Dec 26 2002 by stephanie
Very fun movie
This is a really fun movie. I love the songs! Maybe it's just the fact that I love old movies...but this one is great. Just try to get the widescreen version. Read more
Published on Dec 23 2002 by emelem
How could I NOT give it Five Stars?
I am a big fan of The Music Man. I own both soundtracks the one to the broadway production and the one to the movie. Read more
Published on Nov 4 2002 by R. J Metz
A great family movie
From the time I was 5 years old, I loved to listen to the "Music Man" soundtrack, and I hadn't even seen the movie yet--in fact, I was 10 before I actually saw it. Read more
Published on Oct 8 2002
A Great Familly Musical
This funny and heart~touching musical is a great film for the entire family. Everyone will enjoy it. Get one today!
Published on Aug 21 2002
Robert Preston will ALWAYS be The Music Man.
I was a kid when i first saw Robert Preston on Broadway. When i heard he was also going to do the movie i was even more excited. What a wonderful actor. Read more
Published on Aug 2 2002 by Rick D. Barszcz
AWSOME!!!
ONE OF THE BEST MUSICALS I'VE EVER SEEN IN MY LIFE. ROBERT PRESTON IS GREAT AS HAROLD HILL. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Published on July 27 2002
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