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Guys and dolls (Videotape)

Title
Guys and dolls (Videotape)
Publication
1955.

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Additional Authors
  • Blaine, Vivian, 1921-1995
  • Brando, Marlon
  • Simmons, Jean, 1929-2010
  • Sinatra, Frank, 1915-1998
  • Smith, Oliver Lemuel, 1918-1994.
  • Sharaff, Irene.
  • Loesser, Frank, 1910-1969
  • Goldwyn, Samuel, 1879-1974
  • Mankiewicz, Joseph L.
  • Kidd, Michael, 1915-2007
Description
1 cassette. 150 min. : sd. color NTSC.; 1/2 in. (VHS)
Summary
The romances of two gamblers in New York City.
Note
  • Motion picture originally released in 1955 by Metro Goldwyn Mayer; reissued as a videotape in 1986 by CBS/Fox Video, Livonia, Michigan. Producer: Samuel Goldwyn. Written for the screen and directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz.
  • Choreography: Michael Kidd. Music/lyrics: Frank Loesser. Screenplay based on the musical comedy Guys and dolls (book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows, after a story by Damon Runyon). Production design: Oliver Smith. Costumes: Irene Sharaff.
  • Preceded by 4 min. of "previews."
Performer (note)
  • Marlon Brando (Sky Masterson), Jean Simmons (Sarah Brown), Frank Sinatra (Nathan Detroit), Vivian Blaine (Adelaide), Stubby Kaye (Nicely-Nicely Johnson), Robert Keith (Lieut. Brannigan), the Goldwyn Girls, and others.
Contents
DANCE CONTENTS. - Times Square opening scene, danced by the ensemble. - "Pet me, poppa," sung and danced by Blaine and female ensemble. - Dance at the Havana nightclub, performed by Brando, Simmons, and ensemble. - "Take back your mink," sung and danced by Blaine and female ensemble. - Crap game dance, performed by male ensemble.
Call Number
*MGZIA 4-962
OCLC
NYPY906019371-F
Title
Guys and dolls (Videotape)
Imprint
1955.
Cast
Marlon Brando (Sky Masterson), Jean Simmons (Sarah Brown), Frank Sinatra (Nathan Detroit), Vivian Blaine (Adelaide), Stubby Kaye (Nicely-Nicely Johnson), Robert Keith (Lieut. Brannigan), the Goldwyn Girls, and others.
Local Subject
Motion pictures. Guys and dolls.
Added Author
Blaine, Vivian, 1921-1995, performer.
Brando, Marlon, performer.
Simmons, Jean, 1929-2010, performer.
Sinatra, Frank, 1915-1998, performer.
Smith, Oliver Lemuel, 1918-1994. Designer
Sharaff, Irene. Costume designer
Loesser, Frank, 1910-1969, composer.
Loesser, Frank, 1910-1969, lyricist.
Goldwyn, Samuel, 1879-1974, film producer.
Mankiewicz, Joseph L., film director.
Mankiewicz, Joseph L. Adapter
Kidd, Michael, 1915-2007, choreographer.
Research Call Number
*MGZIA 4-962
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