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The Music Man (1962) -- A con man comes to a Midwestern town with a scam using a boy's marching band program, but things don't go according to plan.

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Overview

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Director:
Writers:
Meredith Willson (book) and
Franklin Lacey (book) ...
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Release Date:
19 June 1962 (USA) more
Tagline:
The story of that man and his 76 trombones, and the wonderful, wonderful tune he played on every heart in town!
Plot:
A con man comes to a Midwestern town with a scam using a boy's marching band program, but things don't go according to plan. full summary | add synopsis
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Awards:
Won Oscar. Another 6 wins & 11 nominations more
User Comments:
Still great after all these years more (104 total)

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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Meredith Willson's The Music Man (USA) (complete title)
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Runtime:
151 min
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Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
4-Track Stereo (RCA Sound Recording)
Certification:
UK:U | Canada:G (video rating) | USA:Approved (PCA #19903) (original rating) | USA:G (1985) (re-rating) | Finland:S

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Shirley Jones learned she was pregnant with her son Patrick once the filming of had begun. She met with director Morton DaCosta over lunch to inform him of the situation. Her concern was that she would begin "showing" during its filming. He assured her that they could work through it with costumes and also by filming her from the waist up, if necessary. He did have one request, that she tell no one about it. Robert Preston did figure it out before filming had concluded, when Shirley's character, Marion, and his character, Professor Hill, kissed for the first time in the romantic footbridge scene. He leaned in for the kiss and jumped back, asking her, "What was that?" to which she replied, "That is Patrick Cassidy! Say, 'Hello!' " Years later, her son Patrick had the opportunity to meet Preston. He walked up and introduced himself saying, "Hello. I'm Patrick Cassidy." Preston replied, "Yes, I know. We've already met." more
Goofs:
Continuity: When Marion sings "Will I ever Tell You" on the front porch, Mrs. Paroo is leaning forward in her rocking chair, but when the camera angle changes, she is leaning back in the chair. more
Quotes:
Harold Hill: Ladies and gentlemen, either you are closing your eyes to a situation you do not wish to acknowledge, or you are not aware of the caliber of disaster indicated by the presence of a pool table in your community! more
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25 out of 27 people found the following comment useful.
Still great after all these years, 28 February 2001
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Author: ToddTee from Southern California

I first saw "The Music Man" on its first run in 1962. I just saw it again last night on cable. If anything, I enjoyed it more last night. I think that your belief in "fairy tales" such as this only grows with the passing of the years. Preston's performance is so near-perfect that the viewer starts to believe his line of corn-fed BS. The knowledge of what Ron Howard has become enhances the enjoyment of his fine work here. It's funny, magical and a musical treat to the ears!!

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