That's Entertainment! III (1994)

Some of MGM'S musical stars review the studios history of musicals. From The Hollywood Revue of 1929 to Brigadoon , from the first musical talkies to Gene Kelly in Singin' in the Rain , are... See full summary »

Directors:

Bud Friedgen, Michael J. Sheridan

Writers:

Bud Friedgen, Michael J. Sheridan

Stars:

Gene Kelly, Ann Miller, Debbie Reynolds

1 nomination.

Cast

Complete credited cast:
June Allyson	...	Herself - Co-Host / Narrator
Cyd Charisse	...	Herself - Co-Host / Narrator
Lena Horne	...	Herself - Co-Host / Narrator
Howard Keel	...	Himself - Co-Host / Narrator
Gene Kelly	...	Himself - Co-Host / Narrator
Ann Miller	...	Herself - Co-Host / Narrator
Debbie Reynolds	...	Herself - Co-Host / Narrator
Mickey Rooney	...	Himself - Co-Host / Narrator
Esther Williams	...	Herself - Co-Host / Narrator
Granville Van Dusen	...	Beginning Narrator (voice)

Storyline

Some of MGM'S musical stars review the studios history of musicals. From The Hollywood Revue of 1929 to Brigadoon , from the first musical talkies to Gene Kelly in Singin' in the Rain , are examined.

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Plot Keywords:

third part | musical filmmaking | sequel | roman numbered sequel | singer | 

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Genres:

Documentary | Family | Musical

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Certificate:

G

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

July 1994 (USA)

Also Known As:

O hrysos aionas tou Hollywood 3

Box Office

Budget:

$2,500,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$274,794 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), Turner Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

120 min

Sound Mix:

DTS Dolby (as Dolby Stereo)

Color:

Black and White Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Originally pitched as a special for Turner Classic Movies.

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Quotes

[last lines]
Gene Kelly: MGM's dream factory created a rich, romantic, compelling world of illusion. And although we may not see anything like it again, we're blessed with memories and miles and miles of film. In the words of Irving Berlin, "The song has ended, but the melody lingers on."

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Crazy Credits

A notice in the end credits says that "The MGM musical classics excerpted in this film are available in their entirety on videocassette and laser disc from MGM/UA home video."

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Connections

Features Anchors Aweigh (1945)

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Soundtracks

"The Three B's"
(1941) (uncredited)
Music by Hugh Martin
Lyrics by Ralph Blane
Performed by June Allyson, Gloria DeHaven, Nancy Walker and chorus
From Best Foot Forward

User Reviews

Highly Enjoyable MGM Entertainment...socko!!

It's easy to see why Siskel & Ebert gave this one a big two thumbs up. And even the hard to please Rex Reed said: "Two hours of paradise regained--pure magic!"

Easily among the best of the 'That's Entertainment' compilations, it features June Allyson, Cyd Charisse, Lena Horne, Howard Keel, Ann Miller, Debbie Reynolds, Mickey Rooney and Esther Williams all giving us a guided tour of some of their best MGM moments. The late Gene Kelly is included among the hosts.

Especially fascinating is the dance sequence showing how the crew worked hard to keep up with Eleanor Powell's dance routine in "Lady Be Good"; Esther in an underwater number for 'Jupiter's Darling'; and outtakes of Judy Garland's attempt at 'Annie Get Your Gun'. Elvis fans will get a chance to see his 'Jailhouse Rock' routine.

Also intriguing is an early glimpse of the first Hollywood musicals, with Joan Crawford, Jack Benny, Marion Davies and others doing an awkward version of 'Singin' in the Rain', complete with overweight chorus girls and early color.

Film nostalgia of the highest kind--a treasure for fans of MGM musicals. Those were the days!!