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It is valid to peek that Esther William’s films that did not form Volume 1 of her DVD collection are being given a general release with lots of extras rather than being attach on DVD-R into the Warner Archive. The Archive is a marvelous opinion for obscure films in which visuals are not that critical – Marie Dressler’s films of the early 1930′s are profitable examples of such films – but Esther’s Technicolor musicals needed to be restored to their current visual splendor to be appreciated. The following is the press release for this film indicating extras, costars, and brief place outlines.
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Million Dollar Mermaid (1952)
Esther Williams portrays real-life Australian swimming champ Annette Kellerman. Directed by Mervyn LeRoy and costarring Victor Frail, this film was nominated for Best Color Cinematography. The movie includes a Busby Berkeley choreographed water ballet extravaganza. This is considered to be Esther’s signature film.
BONUS FEATURES:
AUDIO ONLY: Lux Radio Theater Presentation of Million Dollar Mermaid starring Esther Williams and Walter Pidgeon
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Classic M-G-M Tom & Jerry Cartoon The Puny Wise-Quacker (1952)
Classic M-G-M Short Subject Reducing (1952)
Original Theatrical Trailer
Thrill of a Romance (1945)
Van Johnson and Esther Williams star. The film include performances from Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra and operatic grandeur from notorious Wagnerian tenor Lauritz Melchior in his film debut.
Newlywed swimming teacher Cynthia Delbar (Williams) has everything a girl could want for her honeymoon in the mountains. The only thing missing is her tycoon groom, who is in DC closing a deal. A elegant miserable dwelling – until a good-looking war hero staying at the hotel decides he needs swimming lessons.
BONUS FEATURES:
Outtake Musical Numbers:
Gypsy Mattinata (Lauritz Melchior)
I Should Care (Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra)
Please Don’t Say No (The King Sisters)
Classic M-G-M Short Subject The Substantial American Mug (1945)
Classic M-G-M Tex Avery Cartoon Wild and Woolfy (1945)
Original Theatrical Trailer
Easy to Treasure (1953)
With the Cole Porter classic as the title tune, Esther Williams and Van Johnson star in their fifth film together. Julie Hallerton (Esther Williams) knows how to catch the affection of indifferent Ray Lloyd (Van Johnson) : Be his office secretary; be the star of his Florida aquacade and the heart’s desire of a Manhattan crooner to accomplish Ray jealous. Tony Martin lends his still vocal styling; Busby Berkeley guides Esther’s aquatic routines, including a legendary sequence intelligent Florida’s Cypress Gardens, dozens of water skiers, ramps, pyramid formations, gushing geysers, a helicopter, a trapeze and Esther in the air. Also designate that this is Carroll Baker’s cloak debut.
BONUS FEATURES:
Classic M-G-M Short Romantic Riviera (1953)
Classic M-G-M Barney Own Cartoon Cobs and Robbers (1953)
Original Theatrical Trailer
This Time For Keeps (1947)
This musical is centered on Esther’s romance with an ex-GI (Johnnie Johnston) . Settings include Michigan’s Mackinac Island, with distinguished supporting stars providing specialty numbers. Famous tenor Lauritz Melchior brings his artistry to La Donna E Mobile, Xavier Cugat is there (with signature tea-cup Chihuahua at hand), and Jimmy Durante dismantles his piano.
BONUS FEATURES:
Outtake Musical Number: Small Immense Shot (Jimmy Durante)
Classic M-G-M Short Subject Now You Gawk It (1947)
Classic M-G-M Tom & Jerry Cartoon Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Mouse (1947)
Original Theatrical Trailer
Fiesta (1947)
Williams portrays Maria, disguising herself as her twin brother Mario (Ricardo Montalban in his first credited U.S. film) and enters the ring in his set after he abandons bullfighting for classical music studies. The catch was Oscar-nominated (including a restyling of Aaron Copland’s “El Salon Mexico”) . Cyd Charisse plays Mario’s partner in dance and romance.
BONUS FEATURES:
Classic M-G-M Short Goodbye, Miss Turlock (1947)
Classic M-G-M Tex Avery Cartoon Hound Hunters (1947)
Original Theatrical Trailer
Pagan Worship Song (1950)
Esther Williams and Howard Keel star.
Half-Tahitian beauty Mimi Bennett (Williams) is involved to leave the easygoing life of Tahiti for the excitement and hasten of the United States. But when Ohioan Hazard Endicott arrives to manage his behind uncle’s coconut plantation, her disappear plans may be delayed.
BONUS FEATURES:
Seven Deleted Musical Outtakes:
Why Is Cherish So Crazy
Sea of the Moon
Tahiti Version One
Tahiti Version Two
Music on the Water Version One
Music on the Water Version Two
The House of the Singing Bamboo
Classic M-G-M Cartoon The Chump Champ (1950)
Classic M-G-M Short Subject Titillating Contests (1950)
Original Theatrical Trailer
End of press release.
These six musicals are usually very light in location, involve exotic settings, and have plenty of opportunities for musical interludes besides Esther’s water ballets, which are gorgeous. The time of Esther William’s peak popularity was a time of upheaval for MGM, which is where these films were made. After the war, MGM began a downward spiral brought on largely by the competition of TV but also by MGM’s inabilities to conform to the public’s changing tastes. One dwelling where MGM continued to do well was in their musicals, at least until the tedious 1950′s, and Esther’s films were among their peak product in this department.
Thanks so great to TCM and Warner Home Video for producing the long overdue and noteworthy anticipated second volume of Esther Williams films.
I am thrilled that “THRILL OF A ROMANCE” (no pun intended) is included – my all-time favourite Esther film.
This lady has brought continuous joy and pleasure to millions of people with her warm, spicy personality and splendid swimming and athletic talents and the films all boast beautiful music scores and songs, and many other talented players.
The films were originally produced when Metro Goldwyn Mayer was at its zenith, providing the world with luscious family and general entertainment.
Much appreciation also to the previous Reviewer who has provided us with all the feast of information about the very worthy extras on the individual DVD pressings.
WELL DONE!
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