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This short features theatrical trailers of original musicals released by MGM in 1955 and visits the sets of films still in production... more | add synopsisPlot Keywords:
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(Complete credited cast) | George Murphy | ... | Himself |
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Hosted by George Murphy, this "celebration" serves as a mildly interesting snapshot of the shape of the lion in it's 31st year. TV was clearly seriously impacting the studio's bottom line. Murphy initially tells audience--- without ever mentioning the one-eyed monster--- that the theater the audience is in is worthy of it's continued patronage, with reminders of war bond drives (true--- theaters were responsible for selling millions of bonds and stamps during WWII), technological innovations (the recently abandoned 3-D isn't mentioned) and all-around spectacle. The personable George Murphy then peeks around the lot (highly staged and artificial) to see what's shooting; several productions are spotlighted. Unfortunately 1955 was a far from terrific year for the studio. The only really interesting sequence for me is the one showing 3 seconds of King Vidor setting up a shot for "Love Me of Leave Me" with a glimpse of Cagney getting on his mark. It's kind of sad to see Gene Kelley posturing about 'It's Always Fair Weather" when you think about it being essentially the last of the MGM musicals of the 50's and arguably one of Kelley's lesser and least seen efforts (okay, not counting 1980's roller-disco fantasy fiasco "Xanadu"). This 2-reel promo is probably best seen with your brain engaged, thinking about why it was made at all and is most significant for what it doesn't say. MGM obviously should have embraced TV production, using it as a farm league for their features--- something Warner Bros. did a far better job of.