Norman taurog in Music & Musicals DVDs & Videos

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Composer and lyricist Cole Porter is the focus of this 5-volume collection of classic Hollywood musicals. The films, all featuring classic Porter songs, are LES GIRLS (1957), BROADWAY MELODY OF 1940 (1940), SILK STOCKINGS (1957), HIGH SOCIETY (1955), and KISS ME KATE (1953). For synopsis information, please see individual titles.

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Elvis just happens to land a summer job working at a dude ranch completely staffed by pretty cowgirls, but falls in love with the club's lovely owner. Featured hits include "Slowly But Surely," "Put the Blame on Me" and "Night Riders."

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Film biography of Rodgers and Hart with back-to-back showstoppers from a constellation of stars.

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Two Elvis Presley movies combine on this release. SPINOUT: In the bliss of bachelorhood, it's hard enough for a man to fend off the advances of one woman, much less four. This is exactly what befalls Mike McCoy (Elvis Presley). The romantic singer, rock band leader, and sometime stock car driver finds himself the target of princesslike rich girl Cynthia, sexy-voiced fashion plate Diana, true-love Susan, and Les, the butch drummer in his band. Three of these women will end up with either a stressed-out administrative assistant, a policeman chef, or an auto racing bigwig. Only one will be able to pierce through the facade of the hardened bachelor and show him the true romantic he really is. DOUBLE TROUBLE: In DOUBLE TROUBLE, while performing in Europe, a surprisingly mod Elvis falls for a young heiress who is being chased by both gangsters and the police. Nine top songs are featured, including "Could I Fall in Love," and "It Won't Be Long."

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Elvis Presley stars in this vehicle tailored to his singing talents in a return to musical comedy after several turns in dramatic roles. Chad Gates returns home to Honolulu after a stint in the service. He shows little interest in working for his overbearing parents' pineapple plantation, much to their dismay. Instead, Chad finds a job as a tour guide and thereby gives himself a chance to dance with, and sing to, a variety of Hawaii's most beautiful women. Includes musical numbers such as "Blue Hawaii," "Rock-A-Hula Baby," "Hawaiian Wedding Song" and "Island of Love," as well as the immortal "Can't Help Falling in Love."

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In the bliss of bachelorhood, it's hard enough for a man to fend off the advances of one woman, much less four. This is exactly what befalls Mike McCoy (Elvis Presley). The romantic singer, rock band leader, and sometime stock car driver finds himself the target of princesslike rich girl Cynthia, sexy-voiced fashion plate Diana, true-love Susan, and Les, the butch drummer in his band. Three of these women will end up with either a stressed-out administrative assistant, a policeman chef, or an auto racing bigwig. Only one will be able to pierce through the facade of the hardened bachelor and show him the true romantic he really is.

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With fellow heartthrob Nancy Sinatra riding shotgun, Elvis Presley moves to the fast lane in this action/comedy set in the world of stock car racing. Steve Grayson (Elvis) has long been king of the race track, so he's surprised when the IRS--in the person of slinky agent Susan Jacks (Sinatra)--starts breathing down his neck about $145,000 in unpaid taxes. The stock car star learns that his manager has been blowing his contest winnings at a racing arena of another kind, betting on horses. Now Steve must win all of his races not only to keep his title, but to pay his debt to the Taxman.

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Bush aviator Mike Edwards (Elvis Presley) and copilot Danny Burke (Gary Lockwood) are a couple of thrill-seeking boys who find themselves grounded in Seattle at the annual World's Fair. While Mike and Danny divide their day among roulette wheels and ferris wheels, they also make time to face down bare-knuckled bullies and sing songs. One thing leads to another, and Mike finds himself having to help an abandoned Chinese girl... and wanting to make the acquaintance of a sexy nurse. Contains ten popular songs, including "I'm Falling in Love Tonight," "Relax," and "One Great Heart for Sale."

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In DOUBLE TROUBLE, while performing in Europe, a surprisingly mod Elvis falls for a young heiress who is being chased by both gangsters and the police. Nine top songs are featured, including "Could I Fall in Love," and "It Won't Be Long."

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Lily Mars, a small town girl (Judy Garland) has a hankering for a real role in a major play, and won't give up until she gets her chance. She keeps after producer Thornway (Van Heflin) until he is too tired to argue, even following him to New York, and he finally gives her a shot. But her real chance comes when she fills in for the leading lady, and she debuts on Broadway.

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Elvis stars as Ross Carpenter, a fishing guide. Trouble arises for him when he has to get his dad's fishing boat out of hock by singing songs in a local dive. As usual, he's besieged by girls, too, including a Laurel, a little rich girl spending the summer by the shore, and Robyn, a tough club singer. Features a slew of great songs, including "Return to Sender," "A Boy Like Me, A Girl Like You," "Never Let Me Go," and "The Nearness of You," "I Don't Want To," "Because of Love," "Song of the Shrimp," and the title tune.

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This Bing Crosby double feature contains RHYTHM ON THE RANGE, which features Bing as a singing cowboy, and RHYTHM ON THE RIVER, in which Bing and Mary Martin play a pair of ghostwriters for a talentless singer. See individual titles for details.

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The class of the Broadway Melody series with the burnished talents of Astaire and Murphy, and the timeless tunes of Cole Porter. The plot, never the point of these exercises, pits two dancers in a friendly rivalry for the attentions of Powell. This was the only screen appearance together of Astaire and Powell and it makes you wish for more.

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THAT MIDNIGHT KISS: Mario Lanza plays a singing truck driver who travels the road to success and romance in THAT MIDNIGHT KISS. TOAST OF NEW ORLEANS: A New Orleans fisherman falls for an opera star and subsequently becomes one himself.

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The first film Elvis made after his stint in the army, G.I. BLUES tells the musical tale of Tulsa (Presley), a singing G.I stationed in West Germany who dreams of opening his own club when he gets out of the service. He has very little money, though, so he makes a large bet with fellow serviceman Dynamite--Tulsa must spend the night with beautiful and hard-to-get dancer, Lili (Juliet Prowse). Songs include, "Blue Suede Shoes," Shopping Around," and "Pocketful of Rainbows."

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With fellow heartthrob Nancy Sinatra riding shotgun, Elvis Presley moves to the fast lane in this action/comedy set in the world of stock car racing. Steve Grayson (Elvis) has long been king of the race track, so he's surprised when the IRS--in the person of slinky agent Susan Jacks (Sinatra)--starts breathing down his neck about $145,000 in unpaid taxes. The stock car star learns that his manager has been blowing his contest winnings at a racing arena of another kind, betting on horses. Now Steve must win all of his races not only to keep his title, but to pay his debt to the Taxman.

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In DOUBLE TROUBLE, while performing in Europe, a surprisingly mod Elvis falls for a young heiress who is being chased by both gangsters and the police. Nine top songs are featured, including "Could I Fall in Love," and "It Won't Be Long."

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Bush aviator Mike Edwards (Elvis Presley) and copilot Danny Burke (Gary Lockwood) are a couple of thrill-seeking boys who find themselves grounded in Seattle at the annual World's Fair. While Mike and Danny divide their day among roulette wheels and ferris wheels, they also make time to face down bare-knuckled bullies and sing songs. One thing leads to another, and Mike finds himself having to help an abandoned Chinese girl... and wanting to make the acquaintance of a sexy nurse. Contains ten popular songs, including "I'm Falling in Love Tonight," "Relax," and "One Great Heart for Sale."

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Elvis Presley stars in this vehicle tailored to his singing talents in a return to musical comedy after several turns in dramatic roles. Chad Gates returns home to Honolulu after a stint in the service. He shows little interest in working for his overbearing parents' pineapple plantation, much to their dismay. Instead, Chad finds a job as a tour guide and thereby gives himself a chance to dance with, and sing to, a variety of Hawaii's most beautiful women. Includes musical numbers such as "Blue Hawaii," "Rock-A-Hula Baby," "Hawaiian Wedding Song" and "Island of Love," as well as the immortal "Can't Help Falling in Love."

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In the bliss of bachelorhood, it's hard enough for a man to fend off the advances of one woman, much less four. This is exactly what befalls Mike McCoy (Elvis Presley). The romantic singer, rock band leader, and sometime stock car driver finds himself the target of princesslike rich girl Cynthia, sexy-voiced fashion plate Diana, true-love Susan, and Les, the butch drummer in his band. Three of these women will end up with either a stressed-out administrative assistant, a policeman chef, or an auto racing bigwig. Only one will be able to pierce through the facade of the hardened bachelor and show him the true romantic he really is.

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The first film Elvis made after his stint in the army, G.I. BLUES tells the musical tale of Tulsa (Presley), a singing G.I stationed in West Germany who dreams of opening his own club when he gets out of the service. He has very little money, though, so he makes a large bet with fellow serviceman Dynamite--Tulsa must spend the night with beautiful and hard-to-get dancer, Lili (Juliet Prowse). Songs include, "Blue Suede Shoes," Shopping Around," and "Pocketful of Rainbows."

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The first film Elvis made after his stint in the army, G.I. BLUES tells the musical tale of Tulsa (Presley), a singing G.I stationed in West Germany who dreams of opening his own club when he gets out of the service. He has very little money, though, so he makes a large bet with fellow serviceman Dynamite--Tulsa must spend the night with beautiful and hard-to-get dancer, Lili (Juliet Prowse). Songs include, "Blue Suede Shoes," Shopping Around," and "Pocketful of Rainbows."

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Elvis stars as Ross Carpenter, a fishing guide. Trouble arises for him when he has to get his dad's fishing boat out of hock by singing songs in a local dive. As usual, he's besieged by girls, too, including a Laurel, a little rich girl spending the summer by the shore, and Robyn, a tough club singer. Features a slew of great songs, including "Return to Sender," "A Boy Like Me, A Girl Like You," "Never Let Me Go," and "The Nearness of You," "I Don't Want To," "Because of Love," "Song of the Shrimp," and the title tune.

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ZIEGFELD GIRL: The lives of three girls are changed when they are recruited as Ziegfeld Follies girls. Includes "You Stepped Out of a Dream," and "Minnie from Trinidad." BROADWAY MELODY OF 1940: The class of the Broadway Melody series with the burnished talents of Astaire and Murphy, and the timeless tunes of Cole Porter. The plot, never the point of these exercises, pits two dancers in a friendly rivalry for the attentions of Powell. This was the only screen appearance together of Astaire and Powell and it makes you wish for more.

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Elvis Presley stars in this vehicle tailored to his singing talents in a return to musical comedy after several turns in dramatic roles. Chad Gates returns home to Honolulu after a stint in the service. He shows little interest in working for his overbearing parents' pineapple plantation, much to their dismay. Instead, Chad finds a job as a tour guide and thereby gives himself a chance to dance with, and sing to, a variety of Hawaii's most beautiful women. Includes musical numbers such as "Blue Hawaii," "Rock-A-Hula Baby," "Hawaiian Wedding Song" and "Island of Love," as well as the immortal "Can't Help Falling in Love."

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The first film Elvis made after his stint in the army, G.I. BLUES tells the musical tale of Tulsa (Presley), a singing G.I stationed in West Germany who dreams of opening his own club when he gets out of the service. He has very little money, though, so he makes a large bet with fellow serviceman Dynamite--Tulsa must spend the night with beautiful and hard-to-get dancer, Lili (Juliet Prowse). Songs include, "Blue Suede Shoes," Shopping Around," and "Pocketful of Rainbows."

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Mario Lanza plays a singing truck driver who travels the road to success and romance.

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Deanna Durbin plays the neglected daughter of a film star kept from the press in a Swiss boarding school where she invents a handsome explorer father to impress her schoolmates. Pressed into proving he exists, she convinces a stranger who happens to be a composer to play the part of her father, only to set up a fateful reunion with her movie star mom.

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Judy Garland portrays two characters in this Irish classic: Colleen, a mother who dies while having a child; and Nellie Kelly, the daughter of Colleen. Nellie patches up a feud between her father and grandfather.

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A luxury yacht sinks, stranding the passengers and crew on an uncharted island in this all-star musical/comedy romp. Featuring a terrific turn by Droopy the Roller Skating Bear.