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The Music Man (1962)
Released By: Warner Home Video   Rating: Not Rated   In Theaters: N/A
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Studio: Warner Home Video
Genre: Musical
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Director: Morton DaCosta
Language: English
Official Website: N/A
Theatrical Release: N/A
Home Video Release: N/A
Cast: Buddy Hackett, Robert Preston, Ron Howard, Shirley Jones
Published ID: 420
UPC: 085391676829, 883929095810,
Plot: Meredith Wilson's hit 1957 Broadway musical was transferred to the screen in larger-than-life fashion in 1962. Robert Preston repeats his legendary stage performance as fast-talking con man Harold Hill, who goes from town to town selling citizens on starting a boy's band, then extracts money from them by ordering instruments and uniforms, with the promise that he'll teach the kids how to be musicians. Once he's collected his bankroll, Hill skips town, leaving the kids in the lurch. Looking for new suckers in Iowa, Hill arrives in River City, where he declares that the only way to save the youth of River City from the lure of the poolroom is to organize a boy's band. He charms the mayor's wife Eulalie (Hermione Gingold) into forming a ladies' dance committee and sets his sights on winning over local music teacher Marian Paroo (Shirley Jones). Marian rightly considers Hill a fraud, especially when he espouses the Think System of learning music: if you think a tune, he claims, you can play it. But Marian becomes Hill's staunchest ally when her young brother Winthrop (Ronny Howard), sullen and withdrawn since the death of his father, exuberantly comes out of his shell at the prospect of joining Hill's band; and Marian's budding romance with the charming but unreliable Hill ultimately brings her out of her own shell as well. Marion Hargrove's script uses most of the original play, with a handful of amusing expansions, especially in the roles played by Gingold and by Buddy Hackett as Hill's comic sidekick. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
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The Music Man
Added 11/21/2009
Thoroughly enjoyable DVD, with excellent color and excellent quality. I love the music in this musical. Robert Preston does an incredible job as the con man who comes to town to start a boy's band. The "76 Trombones" number is lots of fun. And it's fun to see Ron Howard as a little boy. Great musical.
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Music Man
Added 11/11/2009
When this movie first came out I went to see it with one of my daughters. She has since passed awaay so it brings back so many plesant memories. I also love the music and the characters. It is a wonderful movie for people of all ages wish they made more loke them.
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The tune is stuck in my head
Added 10/28/2009
Took longer than i thought it would to get here but well worth it. They dont Make e'm this good any more. If you dont have it, get it! if you're like me you allready had it on VHS but wanted it on DVD for even better Sound.
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Music-filled story of a simpler time
Added 10/7/2009
This movie of Meredith Wilson's "The Music Man" is quite a treat for the eyes and ears.
This bargain-priced edition offers some extra features - the soundtrack has been remastered; there's a short documentary on the making of the movie; an intro by Shirley Jones, who plays the female lead; and a couple of theatrical trailers.
This is plenty for me. I find the so-called "audio commentaries" (where someone is yaking while the movie is running) to be an annoyance. And I've never understood why DVDs sometimes include a radio version of the movie. I've got the movie, for heaven's sake!
Anyway, if you're a curmudgeon like me and buy movie DVDs for the movie, take advantage of Amazon's great price on this one. You won't be sorry.

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I hate this movie.
Added 9/29/2009
I found this movie to be cheesey and annoying, but I know many who love it. I simply don't like any of the songs.
0 out of 2 people found this helpful.
The Music Man
Added 11/21/2009
Thoroughly enjoyable DVD, with excellent color and excellent quality. I love the music in this musical. Robert Preston does an incredible job as the con man who comes to town to start a boy's band. The "76 Trombones" number is lots of fun. And it's fun to see Ron Howard as a little boy. Great musical.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Music Man
Added 11/11/2009
When this movie first came out I went to see it with one of my daughters. She has since passed awaay so it brings back so many plesant memories. I also love the music and the characters. It is a wonderful movie for people of all ages wish they made more loke them.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
The tune is stuck in my head
Added 10/28/2009
Took longer than i thought it would to get here but well worth it. They dont Make e'm this good any more. If you dont have it, get it! if you're like me you allready had it on VHS but wanted it on DVD for even better Sound.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
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