That's
Entertainment III (1994)
Equally well-received sequel
featuring scenes from MGM
musicals, plus never-before-seen
footage, all narrated by
big-name stars. A must for
nostalgic classics buffs, lovers
of dance and musical films.
That's Entertainment (1974)
MGM's tribute to itself
compiles highlights from
classic
musicals with
narration from Hollywood legends.
Provides excellent introduction to classics,
great fun
for genre buffs, though
greatest-hits approach may
annoy purists.
Jupiter's Darling (1955)
Plot Summary: Amytis
distracts Hannibal from
attacking
Rome via musical numbers
in this spoof of the Roman
Empire.
Dangerous When Wet (1953)
Young woman in closely knit
family of overachievers
attempts record-breaking swim.
Esther Williams vehicle
features underwater footage,
animation, good story.
Fun film for classic sports
films, lovers of
synchronized
swimming.
Easy to Love (1953)
Swimmer/actress Williams in
fluffy musical romance
set
in Florida. Lavish water ballet numbers
choreographed
by Busby
Berkeley are highlights. Suitable mainly
for fans
of Williams,
Berkeley, and/or 40s
musicals.
Skirts Ahoy! (1952)
Female sailors must sing and
dance to get their hands
on
three handsome men.
Million Dollar Mermaid
(1952)
A swimming star becomes
famous and has a romance
with
her manager, based on the true story of
Annette Kellerman.
Texas Carnival (1951)
A carnival sideshow team is
mistaken for a pair of Texas
multimillionaires while at a swank resort
hotel.
Duchess of Idaho
(1950)
While trying to assist her
broken-hearted roommate, a
young woman finds herself falling for her
friend's beau.
Pagan Love Song (1950)
A schoolteacher moves to his
uncle's plantation in
Tahiti,
where he meets a beautiful American woman
whom he
mistakes for a
local.
Neptune's Daughter (1949)
Esther Williams plays a
swimsuit designer in a love
triangle
with a man mistaken for a famous polo
player and the
actual polo star in this romantic musical.
Take Me Out to the Ball Game
(1949)
Battle-of-the-sexes ensues
when woman takes over
turn-of-the-century baseball team. Musical fans,
comedy
buffs enjoy exuberant
Stanley Donen choreography,
infectious Comden-Green
tunes, engaging leads, gentle
humor, light romance
in good-natured musical.
On an Island With You (1948)
In this water ballet filled
musical, Esther Williams
plays
an actress who falls in love while on
location in Hawaii.
Ziegfeld Follies (1946)
This song and dance salute
to the famous Broadway
producer features an all star cast.
Thrill of a Romance (1945)
An Army hero meets a married
swim instructor at a
resort
and they fall in love.
Bathing Beauty (1944)
Big-dance musical about a
pop songwriter who winds up
in an all-girls school in order to be near
the beautiful
swimming
teacher he adores.
Andy Hardy's Double Life
(1942)
The innocent misadventures
of Andy Hardy continue when
the young naïve proposes to two girls but
has some
explaining to do
when they both accept.
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Stars:
Mickey Rooney,
Esther Williams
Director:
George B. Seitz
MPAA: NR
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 91 minutes |
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BE SURE TO WATCH FOR ESTHER WILLIAMS'
MOVIES PLAYING ON TURNER CLASSIC MOVIES
EVERY AUGUST 8th - HER BIRTHDAY:
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