Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (Special Edition)

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (Special Edition)

(1954)

actors: Howard Keel, Jeff Richards, Russ Tamblyn, Tommy Rall, Jane Powell, Marc Platt, Betty Carr, Dante DiPaolo, Earl Barton, Howard Petrie, (more)
director: Stanley Donen
genre: Romantic Musical, Comedy, Romance, Musicals
line: Warner Home Video
year: 1954
length: 102 minutes
released: October 12, 2004
format: DVD
misc: Color, Widescreen, NTSC
language: English (Original Language), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), English (Subtitled)

Synopsis

Things are different for the Pontipee men now that big brother Adam's fetched a bride and brought her to their cabin. Indeed, the unwed brothers are so inspired they raid the town and carry off brides of their own!

Like a favorite flannel shirt, everything fits right in this rugged whoop-for-joy directed by Stanley Donen, choreographed by Michael Kidd and featuring an exhilarating Gene dePaul/Johnny Mercer score that won an Academy Award. Jane Powell and Howard Keel star, supported by a cast of buckskinned dancers and petticoated danseuses. And what steppin'! The barnraising sequence alone--back-flipping, plank-leaping athleticism--leaves a daylong smile. Bless Yore Beautiful Hide, all you brides and brothers!

DISC 1 - Original Cinemascope Ratio of 2.55:1
DISC 2 - Alternate Ratio of 1.77:1

BONUS FEATURES:

DISC 1:
  • Commentary by Director Stanley Donen
  • Donen Musicals Gallery

DISC 2:

  • Behind-the-Scenes Documentary Sobbin' Women: The Making of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers Hosted by Howard Keel and Updated with New Interviews of Jane Powell and Jacques D'Amboise.
  • New York Premiere and MGM 30th-Anniversary Celebration Newsreels.
  • Vintage Short MGM Jubilee Overture