WORDS
AND MUSIC -
MGM 1948
(Release Date: July 24, 2007)
This was Judy's last "guest appearance"
in an MGM musical, and her last with Mickey Rooney (and
their only appearance in Technicolor). The film is a fictionalized
account of the lives and careers of the songwriting team
of Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart. Judy plays herself
in a Hollywood party scene, and duets with Mickey on "I
Wish I Were In Love Again" then solos on "Johnny
One Note".
Judy is the highlight of a film filled with wonderful musical
performances from the likes of Lena Horne, June Allyson,
Perry Como, and more.
DVD Special Features:
Commentary by historian Richard Barrios [Author and historian
Barrios provides fascinating insights into the genius of Rodgers
and Hart, one of the greatest songwriting teams of the twentieth
century, and why the studio
failed to bring the truth of Hart's story to the screen.]
New featurette A Life in Words and Music
Oscar-nominated Theatre of Life 1948 MGM short Going to Blazes!
1948 MGM classic cartoon The Cat That Hated People
"Lover" and "You're Nearer" Outtakes featuring
Perry Como
Audio-only bonuses: Outtakes of "Falling in Love with
Love", "I Feel at Home with You", "Manhattan" (alternate
version), "My Funny Valentine", "My Heart Stood
Still", "On Your Toes" (alternate version) and "Way
Out West On West End Avenue"
Theatrical trailer
Subtitles: English (feature film only)
Image at right: Entertainment Weekly "box" focusing
on both Words And Music and The
Pirate.
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