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Wonder Man (1945)
Released By: Embassy Home Entertainment   Rating: Not Rated   In Theaters: N/A
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Studio: Embassy Home Entertainment
Genre: Musical
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Director: H. Bruce Humberstone
Language: English
Official Website: N/A
Theatrical Release: N/A
Home Video Release: N/A
Cast: Danny Kaye
Published ID: 408123
UPC: 026359066320,
Plot: Danny Kaye plays the first of his cinematic dual roles in Goldwyn's Wonder Man. Kaye appears as timid librarian Edwin Dingle and Edwin's extroverted twin brother, nightclub entertainer Buzzy Bellew. When Buzzy witnesses a gangland shooting, he himself is rubbed out by mob boss Ten-Grand Jackson (Steve Cochran, in his movie debut). Before long, Edwin is visited by Buzzy's ghost, who persuades his bookish brother to help bring Jackson to justice. For the rest of the film, poor Edwin is possessed by his brother's sportive spirit, causing no end of confusion for Edwin's demure lady friend Ellen Shanley (Virginia Mayo) and Buzzy's more outgoing girlfriend, dancer Midge Mallon (Vera-Ellen, also making her first film appearance). Done up in splashy Technicolor, Wonder Man is perhaps Kaye's best Goldwyn-produced vehicle, permitting him to play a character (or characters) rather than a caricature. Highlights include an opera spoof (a variation of which showed up in Kaye's 1954 feature Knock on Wood), Danny's allergic rendition of Otchi Chornya, and a wonderful vignette wherein Kaye imitates all the inhabitants of a pet shop. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
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A true classic
Added 12/26/2007

A must have for Danny Kaye fans. This is one where I still laugh the same as the first time I saw it as a kid.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Danny Kaye at His Best
Added 4/2/2006

I haven't had a chance to see a lot of Danny Kaye movies over the years. By the time I came around his Hollywood days were pretty much behind him and were replaced by his UNICEF work. The Danny Kaye movies I have seen over the years were often mediocre at best. There were times I could tell he had talent but the scripts and the directors apparently had less. In "Wonder Man" I sat back in appreciation of the wide range of talent he has. His gift for accents and his facial animations were on display and the script and direction seemed to realize that Kaye was the key to the movie. His portrayal of a Russian singer with hayfever was inspired (although I wondered if that would actually work as a nightclub act). My favorite was the first number he did. The mixture of dance, song, and humor made it a great, all around exhibition. The supporting cast was mediocre; this was Kaye's show from beginning to end. If you're curious as to what kind of talent Danny Kaye had, "Wonder Man" is the movie to watch.
6 out of 8 people found this helpful.
I agree
Added 5/28/2004

Charging $259 for this DVD is ridiculous. Arsenic and Old Lace sells for $14.99, what's so special about this one? I love the oldies so I'm interested in purchasing Wonder Man but NOT at this price!
8 out of 14 people found this helpful.
DOES THIS THING REALLY COST $ 259.00
Added 2/12/2004

I am shocked to see that Amazon is offering this DVD at the ridiculous price of $259.00. Did any of the previous reviewers pay that amount for this. If you know of any where I can purchase this at a MUCH LOWER price. Please Email me at bkuszak@hotmail.com
3 out of 9 people found this helpful.
really witty and fun
Added 11/13/2002

this Danny Kaye film of "Wonderman," is very funny and a great Kaye vehicle. I highly recommend it to any fan of his films It's a must see.
3 out of 5 people found this helpful.
A true classic
Added 12/26/2007

A must have for Danny Kaye fans. This is one where I still laugh the same as the first time I saw it as a kid.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Danny Kaye at His Best
Added 4/2/2006

I haven't had a chance to see a lot of Danny Kaye movies over the years. By the time I came around his Hollywood days were pretty much behind him and were replaced by his UNICEF work. The Danny Kaye movies I have seen over the years were often mediocre at best. There were times I could tell he had talent but the scripts and the directors apparently had less. In "Wonder Man" I sat back in appreciation of the wide range of talent he has. His gift for accents and his facial animations were on display and the script and direction seemed to realize that Kaye was the key to the movie. His portrayal of a Russian singer with hayfever was inspired (although I wondered if that would actually work as a nightclub act). My favorite was the first number he did. The mixture of dance, song, and humor made it a great, all around exhibition. The supporting cast was mediocre; this was Kaye's show from beginning to end. If you're curious as to what kind of talent Danny Kaye had, "Wonder Man" is the movie to watch.
6 out of 8 people found this helpful.
I agree
Added 5/28/2004

Charging $259 for this DVD is ridiculous. Arsenic and Old Lace sells for $14.99, what's so special about this one? I love the oldies so I'm interested in purchasing Wonder Man but NOT at this price!
8 out of 14 people found this helpful.
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