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Five Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers films combine on this collection. THE BARKLEYS OF BROADWAY: Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, whose last joint project had been made 10 years before, come together one final time for this film. The magical pair play performers Josh and Dinah Barkley, whose act -- and marriage -- break up when Dinah decides to become a
serious actress . Among the unforgettable numbers are:
They Can`t Take that Away from Me
(which Astaire and Rogers first performed in 1937`s
Shall We Dance ),
Shoes With Wings On ,
Swing Trot
and
You`d Be So Hard to Replace. FOLLOW THE FLEET: When he is rejected by his lady love, a song-and-dance man enlists in the navy. The estranged couple later meet again and join forces to solve the romantic difficulties of another star-crossed pair.
An Astaire-Rogers musical featuring some of Irving Berlin`s best songs including:
Let`s Face the Music and Dance,
Let Yourself Go,
We Saw the Sea.
Typical but delightful.SHALL WE DANCE: Astaire and Rogers engage in romantic antics aboard a luxury ocean liner while dancing their way through such Gershwin tunes as
Let`s Call the Whole Thing Off,
They All Laughed,
They Can`t Take that Away From Me
and many others. Academy Award Nominations: Best Song ( They Can`t Take That Away From Me ).SWING TIME: he fifth sublime teaming of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, SWING TIME is regarded by many as their finest film. The tenuous plot, which mainly serves to connect the brilliant dance numbers, concerns John
Lucky
Garnett (Astaire), a gambler and professional dancer. When Garnett arrives late to his wedding, his prospective father-in-law implements a punishment, insisting that Garnett raise $25,000 before he can marry Margaret Watson (Betty Furness). Still in tails, he hops a freight for New York, where he gets involved in a scrape with dance instructor Penny Carrol (Rogers). After following her to the dance studio, Lucky poses as a neophyte
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Three different classical/operatic interpretations of Christmas music are performed on this box set. In Concerto di Natale, renowned tenor Jose Carreras performs classical Christmas songs by legendary composers including Handel and Bach, as well as traditional Christmas songs. Merry Christmas from Rome, another classical interpretation, features the Symphony Orchestra of Rome backing up soprano Cecilia Gasdia and others as they perform Verdi, Mozart, and Bach arrangements. Finally, Christmas From the Duomo, takes on Vivaldi, Berlin, and Verdi's holiday songs.DVD Features:Region 0Box SetFull Frame - 1.33Disc One: CONCERTO DI NATALE - Jose CarrerasAudio: Dolby Digital 5.1 - EnglishDisc Two:CHRISTMAS FROM THE DUOMOAudio: Dolby Digital 5.1 - EnglishDisc Three:MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM ROMEAudio: Dolby Digital 5.1 - English

A five-disc boxed-set featuring some of the best-loved Gilbert and Sullivan classics, including:H.M.S. PINAFORE: A sailor falls for the captain's daughter. They become twarted in their attempt to keep their love alive, but a strange twist in the tale offers these lovers another chance.THE MIKADO: The tale of a wandering minstrel searching for his lost love. Unfortunately his lost love is betrothed to the Lord High Executioner, and our wandering minstrel looks set to become his next victim. However, the minstrel has a few surprises up his sleeve before he faces the chopTHE PIRATES OF PENZANCE: Young Frederic's attempts to shop a group of pirates to the police after he accidently becomes indoctrinated into their number meets with mixed results. Especially when a bevy of beauties appear on the scene.THE GONDOLIERS: Two gondoliers and 24 potential brides adds up to a whole lot of potential confusion. Especially when it's suddenly discovered that one of the gondoliers is actually a King who was married at birth.PATIENCE: A poet suddenly finds himself as the object of desire for the lovesick damsel's of Castle Bunthorne. His true love, however, is the local milkmaid, who doesn't understand love or poetry. To make matters worse, when she does start to understand love it looks like a rival poet is going to win her heart.DVD Features:Region 1Boxed SetFull Frame - 1.33Audio: Dolby Digital Stereo - EnglishAdditional Release Material: Additional Footage - 1. An Introduction to each Opera by Douglas Fairbanks Jr. Featurette - Making of FeaturettesText/Photo Galleries: Biographies - 1. Gilbert& SullivanAdditional Products: Booklets featuring Opera Librettos

Wagner`s Ring cycle comes to a close with GOTTERDAMMERUNG, which is performed here at the Gran Teatre del Liceu in Barcelona. Filmed in 2004, the performance features Deborah Polaski as Br nnhilde, John Treleaven as Siegfried, and Matti Salminen as Hagen, while the orchestra is directed by Bertrand de Billy in his final performance at the theatre.

Includes three classic Gene Kelly motion pictures: SINGIN' IN THE RAIN, AN AMERICAN IN PARIS, and ON THE TOWN. See individual titles for detailed information.DVD Features:Region 14-PackSlipcaseSINGIN' IN THE RAINKeep Case2-Disc SetDigi-PackDisc One:Full Frame - 1.33Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 - EnglishAdditional Release Material: Audio Commentary - 1. Debbie Reynolds - Star, Donald O'Connor - Star, Cyd Charisse - Star, Rita Moreno - Star, Betty Comden - Screenwriter, Adolph Green - Star Trailers - 1. Original Theatrical TrailerDisc Two:Additional Release Material: Featurettes - 1. WHAT A GLORIOUS FEELING









2. MUSICALS GREAT MUSICALS: THE ARTHUR FREED UNIT AT MGM (96 Mins) Excerpts - 1. Movies That Influenced Songs Outtakes - 1.You Are My Lucky Star (Musical Number)Text/Galleries: Photos/StillsAN AMERICAN IN PARISSnap CaseFull Frame - 1.33Audio: Dolby Digital Mono - English Dolby Digital Mono - FrenchAdditional Release Material: Trailer - 1.Original Theatrical TrailerInteractive Features: Interactive Menus Scene AccessON THE TOWNSnap CaseFull Frame - 1.33Single Side - Single LayerAudio: Dolby Digital Mono - English Dolby Digital Mono - FrenchAdditional Release Material: Theatrical TrailerInteractive Features: Scene Access Interactive MenusGENE KELLY: ANATOMY OF A DANCERSnap CaseFull Frame - 1.33

Richard Wagner - Tristan Und Isolde (DVD)

A collection of some of Hollywood`s greatest moments on film brought together for MGM`s 50th anniversary. Features highlights of some of the biggest stars, like Judy Garland, Fred Astaire, Gene Kelly, and many others. Includes THAT`S ENTERTAINMENT!, THAT`S ENTERTAINMENT! PART 2,THAT`S ENTERTAINMENT! III, and THAT`S ENTERTAINMENT: TREASURES FROM THE VAULT.

Terrific international productions of three of the most beloved operas of all time are gathered together in this diverse and intriguing collection. Bizet`s CARMEN is performed at London`s Royal Opera House, with a vibrant Hispanic influence (courtesy of director Nuria Espert) and flamenco choreography. The Glyndebourne Chorus and the London Philharmonic give Verdi`s LA TRAVIATA a fresh and spirited feel, as the thrilling Marie McLaughlin takes on the starring role of Violetta. And finally, Lucianno Pavarotti gives a stunning, powerhouse performance as Radames in Verdi`s AIDA, filmed at Milan`s Teatro alla Scala.