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9 March 1962 (USA)
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So fresh and wonderful with Richard Rodgers' NEWEST melodies and NEWEST lyrics!
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A grand night for viewing
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Cast
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Directed by | |||
| José Ferrer | |||
Writing credits | ||
| Richard L. Breen | (screenplay) (as Richard Breen) | |
| Oscar Hammerstein II | (adaptation) and | |
| Paul Green | (adaptation) & | |
| Sonya Levien | (adaptation) | |
| Philip Stong | (novel) | |
Produced by | |||
| Charles Brackett | .... | producer | |
Original Music by | |||
| Alfred Newman | (uncredited) | ||
Cinematography by | |||
| William C. Mellor | (director of photography) | ||
Film Editing by | |||
| David Bretherton | |||
Art Direction by | |||
| Walter M. Simonds | |||
| Jack Martin Smith | |||
Set Decoration by | |||
| Lucien Hafley | (as Lou Hafley) | ||
| Walter M. Scott | |||
Costume Design by | |||
| Marjorie Best | |||
Makeup Department | |||
| Ben Nye | .... | makeup artist | |
| Helen Turpin | .... | hair stylist | |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director | |||
| Ad Schaumer | .... | assistant director | |
Sound Department | |||
| Alfred Bruzlin | .... | sound | |
| Warren B. Delaplain | .... | sound | |
Special Effects by | |||
| L.B. Abbott | .... | special photographic effects | |
| Emil Kosa Jr. | .... | special photographic effects | |
Music Department | |||
| George Bassman | .... | orchestrator | |
| Henry Beau | .... | orchestrator | |
| Ken Darby | .... | associate: Alfred Newman | |
| Pete King | .... | orchestrator | |
| Gus Levene | .... | orchestrator | |
| Bernard Mayers | .... | orchestrator | |
| Alfred Newman | .... | conductor | |
| Alfred Newman | .... | music supervisor | |
Other crew | |||
| Nick Castle | .... | choreographer | |
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- Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation (1962) (USA) (theatrical)
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UK:118 min | USA:118 min
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4-Track Stereo (Westrex Recording System)
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I think this 62' remake of STATE FAIR doesn't deserve the bad rap it's been getting and has in the past. While it is not a great musical, it certainly has its credits. Yes, the original is better, but let's give credit where credit is due for this re-make. First of all it was great to see Alice Faye back on screen. She did a more than admirable job, as did Tom Ewell as Abel. They are definitely on par with the orginials. Pat Boone is quite wonderful as Wayne, better that Dick Haymes. Bobby Darin was his usual egotistical self which fits the character well, although I like Dana Andrews a bit more. The real standout is Ann-Margret. Not only is her one splashy number great, but she really shows her acting chops, especially in her final scene with Pat Boone. You can certainly see why she became a huge star and has been working for over 40 years and still is. Sorry to see her in her drunken frumpy roles, however. The only real disappointment is Pamela Tiffin. She looks the role but is unlovable as Margy. She looks and acts a bit snooty. Jeanne Crain was terrific in the original. The new songs that were added were good to great. The story changes were also interesting, although it looks like bits and pieces might have landed on the cutting room floor. Interesting that in both versions of the film, the parents never meet or have scenes with the kids boy/girlfriends. Now that this movie is on DVD, it should be a must seeing for all fans of STATE FAIR. Stero sound, wide screen a real fair as opposed to the orginals matte studio sets. A nice commentary by Mr. Boone as well.