Hit the Deck
Added 1/6/2009
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An old fashioned, feel-good musical comedy!
Added 5/29/2008
This film's unenthusiastic reception is often attributed to its "outdated" style (even for 1955.) However, this is no problem for those of us who enjoy old fashioned movies! The story features three sailors going home on leave; Russ Tamblin to see his sister, Vic Damone to visit his mom, and Tony Martin to patch it up with his fiancé of six years! Although the multiple storylines keep everything going at a brisk pace, there's still plenty of time for singing, dancing, and falling in love.
I was unfamiliar with Ann Miller and Tony Martin before I saw this, but I was by no means disappointed by their performances in this film. As the oldest of the three pals, Martin adds a lot to the story (and the score,) while Miller, his long-suffering girlfriend, showcases her great comedic talent and enviable tap dancing skills. The delightful Jane Powell catches the eye of an older man, which has her brother (Russ Tamblin) on the alert. Aided by a cute showgirl (Debbie Reynolds), Tamblin gets in trouble when he tries to rescue his sister from the schmoozer. Meanwhile, Vic Damone tries to reunite his mother and her new gentleman friend, who gets his nose out of joint because she lied to him about her son's age!
Full of memorable songs, charismatic stars, an amusing story and wonderful dancing, this is a musical to lift your spirits and put a smile on your face! Apparently I'm in the minority here, but I like Hit the Deck better than On the Town. This is now one of my favorite MGM musicals. If you're a fan of old-fashioned musicals, you'll like this one!
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Hit the Deck
Added 1/11/2008
'Hit the Deck' on DVD. About time too! The VHS tape was of very poor quality.
Perhaps, not the greatest of the MGM musicals, 'Hit the Deck' is still a worthy example of the studio's output. More than anything else, it is the Vincent Youmans score that is the real treasure - appealingly sung by the film's main stars backed by the outstanding arrangments written by some of MGM's best talent and, as usual, the distintive stylish playing of the MGM Studio Orchestra.
Can't wait to obtain my DVD copy.
[By the way, perhaps, one day if records are still available, it will possible to publish the names of the players in the MGM Sudio Orchestra over the years.]
John Grant-Silver
Prestwick Scotland
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Hit the Deck
Added 4/3/2007
This is just one of my collection of many 1950's musicals. I love the music and dance numbers. The storyline was getting old by the time this was released (sailors on leave meet girls, fall in love, have problems, make up and live happily aver after). It falls well short of a previous, similar movie, "Anchors Aweigh," but then it didn't have Gene Kelly and Frank Sinatra. It did have some good names though, like Tony Martin (Husband of Cyd Charrise at the time), Jane Powell and Debbie Reynolds. It also has some pretty high steppin' dance routines, especially by Ann Miller who had the fastest feet in Hollywood, and the acrobatic dance style of the incredible Russ Tamblyn ("Seven Brides for Seven Brothers"). I gave it three stars because of the worn out storyline, but the singing and dance routines rate 5 stars.
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MGM IS !) YEARS BEHIND
Added 5/5/2006
Why does it take MGM so long to put its movies on DVD? The last release of this movie is 1995! Get with the new age MGM and release "ALL" your old musicals on Dolby Digital DVD right away...
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