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Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated) Binding: VHS Tape EAN: 9786304819388 Format: Black & White, Color, EP, NTSC ISBN: 6304819382 Label: Madacy Records Manufacturer: Madacy Records Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: Madacy Records Release Date: September 25, 1997 Running Time: 90 minutes Sales Rank: 50976 Studio: Madacy Records Theatrical Release Date: June 15, 1952
Rating: - Flawed but very entertaining
I thoroughly enjoyed this musical despite several shortcomings. The ridiculous story line has little to do with Stephen Foster's actual life and depicts him as a dull-witted, love-smitten nincompoop. Moreover, given the culture of today, the minstrel show sequences should make most viewers feel uncomfortable. However, the Stephen Foster music is great and Ray Middleton carries the movie. His singing and his over-the-top portrayal of Edwin Christy are truly entertaining and memorable. I highly recommend this movie for lovers of old tyme musicals. The movie print is Trucolor which is O.K. but ... Read More
Rating: - Great Classic Musical!! Great DVD!!
This is a great Classic musical about the incomparable musician Stephen Foster.It's a great DVD and a must see!!