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Released in 1994 in celebration of MGM's 70th Anniversary, That's Entertainment! III brings back to the screen the stars and musical numbers that have excited audiences for generations. In the acclaimed tradition of its two predecessors, That's Entertainment! III incorporates scores of famous songs and dances from MGM films and reunites nine of the performers who rose to international stardom through their MGM association. That's Entertainment! III features astonishing classic musical moments, great comedy and romantic teams and unearths rare footage with marvelous big-star scenes originally unseen because they were cut from their films. Gene Kelly opens and closes the picture as nine starry hosts including June Allyson, Cyd Charrise, Lena Horne, Howard Keel, Ann Miller, Debbie Reynolds, Mickey Rooney and Esther Williams present this must-see assemblage of Golden Era treasures, none of which has been seen in either of the previous films. Written, produced and directed by Bud Friedgen & Michael J. Sheridan, the film was executive produced by Peter Fitzgerald.
"...marvelous musical moments..." Leonard Maltin's Movie & Video Guide
"That's more than entertainment, that's pure gold!" Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
"...pure magic." Rex Reed, The New York Observer
"Two big thumbs up!" Siskel & Ebert
Editor's Note
Memorable musical moments from the Golden Age of MGM musicals, along with outtakes and never-before-seen footage of your favorite stars.
Plot Summary
Picture Judy Garland in "Annie Get Your Gun" or Lena Horne in "Showboat". This film distinguishes itself from the previous two installments by featuring rare outtakes of great musical productions. Song and dance sequences were often cut from finished films to lessen the running time or on a producer's whim. These newly discovered snippets include Horne's delicious rendition of "Ain't it the Truth," which was cut from "Cabin in the Sky," and Cyd Charisse belting "Two Faced Woman", which was bumped from "The Band Wagon" so that Joan Crawford could perform it in another film -- in blackface! These lost gems, alternate song versions, and deleted dance numbers show what a favorite film might have been like.
| Features | Audio: English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound | | Interactive Menus | | Scene Selection | | Subtitles: English, French, Spanish |
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Release Information
| | Studio: Warner |
| Release Date: 3/15/2005 |
| Running Time: 113 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 1994 | | Catalog ID: 65930 | | UPC: 00012569593022 | | Number of Discs: 1 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English | | Available Subtitles: English, French, Spanish | | Video: Color |
Aspect Ratio | | Standard 1.33:1 [4:3] |
| Cast & Crew | Ann Miller - Hosted by | | Bud Friedgen, et al - Director | | Bud Friedgen, et al. - Producer | | Cyd Charisse - Hosted by | | Debbie Reynolds - Hosted by | | Esther Williams - Hosted by | | Gene Kelly - Hosted by | | Howard Keel - Hosted by | | June Allyson - Hosted by | | Lena Horne - Hosted by | | Marc Shaman - Additional Music Arranged By | | Mickey Rooney - Hosted by |
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| | Professional Reviews | Premiere
"...[They don't] make 'em like they used to..." - Recommended 11/01/1994 p.122New York Times
"...This is entertainment, all right....Cleverly focuses on outtakes, unfinshed numbers and behind-the-scenes glimpses of the old musicals..." 05/06/1994 p.C17 Entertainment Weekly
"...Everything videotainment should be." -- Rating: A 11/25/1994 pp.86-8 USA Today
"...The movie year's most satisfying entertainment to date..." -- 3 1/2 out of 4 stars 05/06/1994 p.1D Los Angeles Times
"...The sunniest of memento mori..." 05/06/1994 p.F1 Chicago Sun-Times
"...A genuinely fascinating film..." 07/22/1994 p.41 Chicago Sun-Times 8 of 10
...most of the scenes in this film\ never found their way into movie theaters, and have languished f - Roger Ebert
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