NEW FOX DVD TITLES FOR NOVEMBER

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FOX has announced several exciting titles for the month of November:

 

11/1/05: (STUDIO CLASSICS) ORCHESTRA WIVES (1942) which stars George Montgomery, Ann Rutherford and Glenn Miller. (Would prefer SUN VALLEY SERENADE (1941) which is a better Glenn Miller film, but glad to see this one making its DVD debut). Extras include commentary by Rutherford and Fayard Nicholas; THE RAINS CAME (1939) which stars Tyrone Power and Myrna Loy. Extras include commentary by film historian Anthony Slide; TWO FOR THE ROAD (1967) stars Audrey Hepburn and Albert Finney. Extras include commentary by the film's director Stanley Donen.

 

11/15/05: OKLAHOMA! (1955) 50th anniversary edition which is reported to include both the Todd-A0 and CinemaScope versions; SOUND OF MUSIC (1965) 40th anniversary edition with new documentary on the film with the stars participating; STATE FAIR (1945) possibly to include the 1962 remake.

 

11/22/05: SHIRLEY TEMPLE COLLECTION, VOL II. Includes REBECCA OF SUNNYBROOK FARM, BABY TAKE A BOW and BRIGHT EYES.

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Here are the specs for the two Rodgers & Hammerstein musicals:

 

OKLAHOMA! (Special Edition)

 

Two-disc set includes both Cinemascope and Todd AO versions that were filmed simultaneously in 1955. Disc 1 includes the Cinemascope feature in 2.55:1 anamorphic widescreen and Dolby Digital 5.0 & Stereo Surround. Extras include commentary by Ted Chapin and Hugh Fordin, Sing Along Subtitles, the trailer and a separate chapter list for songs only with a play-all feature.

 

Disc 2 includes the Todd AO Version in 2.20:1 anamorphic widescreen and Dolby Digital 5.0 & Stereo Surround. Extras include commentary by Shirley Jones and Nick Redman, Sing Along Subtitles, "Cinemascope vs. Todd AO," "The Miracle of Todd-AO" and "The March of Todd-AO" featurettes, Vintage Stage Excerpts "Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin'" performed by Gordon MacRae and "People Will Say We're in Love" performed by Gordon MacRae & Florence Henderson, Still Galleries (Behind the Scenes, Lobby Cards and One Sheets), teaser and theatrical trailers and a separate chapter list for songs only with a play-all feature. Retail is $26.98.

 

STATE FAIR (Special Edition)

 

Two-disc set includes both the original 1945 movie musical in 1.37:1 fullscreen and Dolby Digital Stereo & Mono (disc 1) and the 1962 version in 2.35:1 anamorphic widescreen and Dolby Digital 4.0 Surround (disc 2).

 

Extras on the first disc include commentary with Richard Barrios and Tom Briggs, Sing Along Subtitles, "From Page, To Screen, To Stage: State Fair" Featurette, Still Galleries (Set Design and Wardrobe, Behind the Scenes, Lobby Cards and One Sheets) and the theatrical trailer. Disc 2 includes commentary by Pat Boone, the "State Fair" Television Pilot and Vintage Stage Excerpt "It Might As Well Be Spring" performed by Mary Martin. Retail is $26.98.

 

 

[path40a]

Thank you for this update, edge. I will certainly be looking forward to this Oklahoma! (1955) release.

[flickerknickers]

Edge, I was so thrilled to see that one of my all-time Big Band movies--Orchestra Wives--will be coming out in DVD this November! It used to play on AMC and I've recorded it several times because it's impossible to beat this movie for its classic dance tunes--like "At Last," "Kalamazoo," "Serenade in Blue" and "People like You and Me." And to see Glenn Miller and his legendary orchestra, along with the Modernaires, is a chance not to be missed. I wonder why they didn't add another great Miller movie, "Sun Valley Serenade" as an extra feature? At least we'll be getting some commentary from Ann Rutherford who falls for trumpet-playing George Montgomery and soon becomes an orchestra wife. Now, if Fox would only release some of those great Technicolored delights that starred Miss Blonde Bombshell of the war years--Betty Grable! Her "Moon Over Miami" is one of the best musicals ever made.