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Something for the Boys | 
 enlarge | Actors: Eddie Acuff, Murray Alper, Vivian Blaine, Roger Clark, Perry Como
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Category: DVD
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Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 31970
Format: Color, Dvd-video, Full Screen, Subtitled, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 87 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5.4 x 0.8
MPN: FOXD2252007D
UPC: 024543520078
EAN: 0024543520078
ASIN: B00158K1B4
Theatrical Release Date: 1944
Release Date: June 17, 2008
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Studio: Tcfhe Release Date: 06/17/2008 Run time: 87 minutes Rating: Nr
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Good package of OK Musical August 12, 2008
Douglas M
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
"Something for the Boys" is the second film released in 1944 in which Carmen Miranda was the star attraction instead of supporting one of the Fox blonde superstars, Betty Grable and Alice Faye. This was a Col Porter stage musical, no less, but Fox managed to turn into one of their somewhat vulgar technicolour confections with the associated good and bad points.
The good points include:
- Miranda herself, with a larger part than usual and very funny as a human radio transmitter
- spectacular technicolour and sound
- Sheila Ryan, very entertaining as a pretentious socialite
- Michael O'Shea as a relaxed leading man for the pleasant Vivian Blaine
The bad points include:
- Phil Silvers, trying too hard to be funny and overacting painfully
- Perry Como, who could sing while asleep. He has absolutely zero screen presence
- some of the worst taste costumes imaginable for Miranda, Blaine and the chorus girls
The print of the film is superb and the extras excellent including production and marketing stills and the original trailer. Best of all though, is that the DVD includes a 4 part documentary on Miranda herself. If at times, the historians repeat themselves and the editing inadvertantly highlights this, we still get a detailed understanding of Miranda's importance and the tragedy behind her eventual demise. Miles Kreuger appears and, as usual, towers above all the other historians with his intelligent comments and clear diction. He is invaluable.
This is an excellent package because of the documentary and good value if purchased as part of the Carmen Miranda Collection.
SOMETHING FOR THE BOYS July 8, 2008
TICOOO (Boston, MA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
BEAUTIFUL TRANSFER! Nice war time musical. Carmen shows her comedy side in this film and of course her over the top outfits! I won't go into the story line. If you're a Miranda fan, you'll enjoy this FOX TECHNICOLOR MUSICAL. Michael O'SHEA looks a little too old and his uniform is a few sizes too small...to bad they didn't cast PERRY COMO in this leading role. Also O'SHEA is not the best singer either...most all other cast members do a great job...EXCEPT...PHIL SILVERS who is loud and ANNOYING!
Carmen has two colorful production numbers, the first, typical Miranda, the second and last is Carmen in a totally different appearance THAN WE HAVE SEEN IN THE PAST, a different 'short'costume than usual showing more leg...the lighting in this number is somewhat over the top...however, looks great in this pristine transfer. Only problem I had is in the EXTRA FEATURES: The "STILL GALLERY" feature in my copy doesn't allow my access to it...used two different DVD players and both had the same problem. The Film, Scenes, Trailer, and the SUPERB DOCUMENTARY are no problem. The documentary is in four parts...great interviews, vintage still photos and live performances, both candids and her FOX production numbers make this one of the best Documentaries out there...the Documentary is worth the price of this DVD ALONE! I give it 5 STARS...the 'still' problem may be in MY COPY ONLY...(don't let this deter you from puchasing this film). A MUST HAVE for the CARMEN MIRANDA FAN! THANK YOU FOX!!!
Buy no other version than this! June 24, 2008
M. A. Dunnington (Stourbridge, West Midlands United Kingdom)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
This film has been released so many times and always in poor quality. Not this time - this is a truly magnificent transfer. The vison and sound are the best!!!!! A bonus feature is to isolate the soundtrack - oh boy do you get a sound like no other - it is truly magnificent!!!!!!! I write this on behalf of Perry Como fans - buy this now - you will not be disappointed - thank you so much 20th Century Fox!!!!!!
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