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

The idea for a third edition was pitched by MGM/UA Home Video head George Feltenstein to then MGM/UA president Alan Ladd Jr. Feltenstein had typed up a list of musical numbers for a potential third movie back in 1976 after returning home from That's Entertainment, Part II. Ladd approved the pitch, but because Feltenstein was a studio exec, he didn't get a screen credit for his contribution.

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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

Production stills from MGM musicals are shown under the end credits.

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Connections

Features Singin' in the Rain (1952)

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Soundtracks

"Who?"
(1925) (uncredited)
Music by Jerome Kern
Lyrics by Otto A. Harbach and Oscar Hammerstein II
Sung by Judy Garland and chorus
From Till the Clouds Roll By

User Reviews

A wonderful tribute to a simpler era.

The movies highlighted in all 3 That's Entertainment! films makes you feel a bit sad. Sad that the world has lost so much innocence so quickly. The difference between the great MGM musicals and the effects-filled action films of today is incredible - and the last MGM musical was only made 49 years ago. And what a difference that 49 years has made! This instalment of the That's Entertainment! series is very interesting from an historical perspective. We see many deleted dance sequences, and a few behind-the-scenes views of great numbers. It was very nice to have Leena Horne featured so much as well, and her candid comments about Hollywood's attitude to her as a black performer was very moving. And its always pure joy to watch Fred Astaire doing what he does best - showing us all he was the greatest dancer who will ever live.

All-in-all, this film is a terrific addition to the That's Entertainment! series, and a film all movie buffs and movie historians must see. I don't think its as good as TE! 1, but its much better than TE! 2.