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(More customer reviews)The first talkie to win the BEST PICTURE Oscar finally comes to DVD, and it was well worth the wait.
Warner Home Video has packaged a dandy new DVD of "THE BROADWAY MELODY" that looks better than any 75 year old movie has a right to. I've never seen the film look or sound so good.
The story is hokey and predictable, but it was a trend-setter in its day. The great songs of Arthur Freed and Nacio Herb Brown debuted here including the famous title tune and YOU WERE MEANT FOR ME.
As much fun as the movie is, the superb extras WB has assembled here are worth the price of the DVD alone. 5 METRO MOVIETONE REVUE shorts from the 1928-29 era, filled with long-forgotten vaudeville stars, shine here, proving that some of these performers were really terrific and shouldn't be forgotten. Added to this, is a nifty little vaudeville short with the team of Van & Schenck who perform two novelty songs, one of which will have you rolling on the floor.
Last but not least is the DVD debut of MGM's 1930 DOGVILLE COMEDY SHORT-The Dogway Melody. This 20 minute classic features an all Canine cast, parodying The Broadway Melody. It was co-directed by Jules White, who later helmed THE THREE STOOGES best shorts at Columbia.
You'll love the movie, which is packaged with its original poster on the cover, and the extras make this an extra special treasure for any true classic film fan.
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