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This is a set of two DVD's that were shot by two different methods at the original production of the film. There is a nice history of the two developments of the methods. The DVD's are in like new condition, and Oklahoma is truly an American Opra. Songs are great!
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The legendary collaboration of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II had their very first successful musical together as a writing team with the classic production of "Oklahoma!" Following its triumphant victory as a Broadway stage presentation in 1943, it was adapted into a motion picture version in 1955. This film was shot with two sets of cameras, in the new 70 mm widescreen process of Todd-AO and again in the more established Cinemascope 35 mm widescreen process for the majority of theatres lacking 70 mm equipment. Rodgers and Hammerstein personally oversaw the film themselves to prevent the studio from making the changes that were then typical of stage-to-film musical adaptations—such as putting in new songs by different composers. (They also maintained artistic control over the film versions of several of their other stage musicals). The film "Oklahoma!" followed the original stage version extremely closely, more so than any other Rodgers and Hammerstein stage-to-film adaptation. However, it did divide the very long (more than 45 minutes) first scene into several shorter scenes, changing the locations of several of the songs in the process. The casting of this filmed variation was superb; Gordon MacRae and Shirley Jones (in her film debut) play the roles of Curly and Laurey, the two central characters essential to the plot of the story. Rod Steiger is a brilliant choice as the villainous Jud Fry. Gloria Grahame is memorable as Ado Annie. This 2-disc DVD set contains both the Todd-AO and Cinemascope versions together, preserving the original widescreen formats perfectly. "Oklahoma!" is a classic, triumphant musical that still holds up very well so many years later.Read full review
I will never forget watching the old musicals as a child, great memories. Impeccable quality DVD at a great price...........
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Great movie!
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I love this movie! Discs are in perfect condition! Great deal!
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