THE PIRATE - MGM 1948
(Release Date: July 24, 2007)

Finally on DVD! A favorite of Garland fans everywhere, The Pirate was Judy's first film after taking a break to give birth to Liza Minnelli. It's also her last film with husband Vincente Minnelli directing, and her second of three films with Gene Kelly. Although it's the only Garland film not to make a profit, it did well in urban areas and has enjoyed a cult following in the years since its initial release. Judy gives one of her best comedic performances, and Gene Kelly is swashbuckling personified.

The songs are by Cole Porter, including the instant classic "Be A Clown", first marvelously performed in the film by Gene Kelly and The Nicholas Brothers, then by Judy and Gene as the finale. The Pirate is a real treat for the ears and eyes.

DVD Special Features:
Commentary by historian John Fricke (Noted Garland biographer Fricke details every aspect of this tempestuous production as Garland, Kelly and Minnelli pushed the artistic limits of the movie musicals to the breaking point)
New featurette The Pirate: A Musical Treasure Chest
Oscar®-nominated Pete Smith Specialty 1948 MGM comedy short You Can't Win
1947 MGM classic cartoon Cat Fishin'
Mack the Black stereo remix version
Audio-outtakes: "Love of My Life" and "Mack the Black"
Roger Edens' guide tracks of "Be a Clown", "Manuela", "Nina", "Voodoo" and "You Can Do No Wrong"
Promotional radio interviews with Gene Kelly for On the Town and Judy Garland for The Pirate
Theatrical trailer
Subtitles: English (feature film only)


Image at right: Entertainment Weekly "box" focusing on both The Pirate and Words And Music.

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