Anything Goes |  | Director: Robert Lewis
Actors: Bing Crosby, Donald O'Connor, Zizi Jeanmaire, Mitzi Gaynor, Phil Harris
Studio: Paramount
Category: DVD
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Rating:  20 reviews
Format: Color, DVD, Widescreen, NTSC
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 106 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: PARD055134D
ISBN: 1415713499
UPC: 097360551341
EAN: 9781415713495
Theatrical Release Date: April 1956
Release Date: September 27, 2005
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Product Description
Two broadway luminaries are aboard an ocean liner looking for a talented leading lady to star in their new show. What will happen when two lovely ladies show up for one promised part? Studio: Paramount Home Video Release Date: 05/01/2007 Starring: Bing Crosby Mitzi Gaynor Run time: 106 minutes Rating: Nr
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This is the second film titled Anything Goes to star Bing Crosby (the first was a 1936 film). Both films change a lot of the original Cole Porter stage musical, but at least the later version keeps a few more Porter songs. Still, there is something odd about a Cole Porter film filled with "additional songs" by Sammy Cahn and Jimmy Van Heusen (perhaps Porter's work was not warm and cuddly enough for 1956 America, although it seemed to work well at MGM with High Society, released the same year). Crosby plays a Broadway star teamed up with young TV hotshot Donald O'Connor. Vacationing separately in Europe and needing a leading lady for their upcoming show, each signs a prospect--Crosby snaps up Mitzi Gaynor (at her perkiest) and O'Connor finds Jeanmaire, a French dancer. The show can only have one female star, so when the quartet crosses paths on the ocean liner back to the U.S., sparks will fly. Or not--this Paramount musical lacks any definable zip, from the sleepy dialogue to the listless camera. The capable Nick Castle staged the musical sequences, although Jeanmaire's numbers were choreographed by Roland Petit (also her husband). The Porter songs are half-heartedly rendered, although O'Connor and Gaynor get some oomph into "It's De-Lovely." Der Bingle was born to burble "Blow, Gabriel, Blow," but it's too little, too late. --Robert Horton
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 Love those old movies! March 19, 2009
visalia
Vendor delivered promptly and securely. This movie is among the classic greats and will not disappoint.
 Anything Goes March 2, 2009
T. Chapman (USA)
The music was pleasing, we enjoyed Donald O'Connor and his acting with the ladies in the film. The dark haired lady in the film did not fit the film. Bing Crosby looked bored throughout the movie.
 Why did they completely rewrite the original story? February 23, 2009
HB (Fort Mill, SC)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I rented this movie and thought I was seeing a movie version of the original broadway musical. I did not like the movie because the story was weak and silly. Then yesterday I saw the original version at Winthrop University in Rock Hill, SC. I found out that the movie version is a totally different story. The broadway version is exciting and while the story is still not great, it is far superior to the nonsense of the movie. Unless you have to own this movie, I would rent it first.
On the plus side is the superior singing of Donald O'Connor, a truly outstanding voice in great form. Mitzi Gaynor also does well and looks great. Bing Crosby is a little past his prime, although still quite good.
Normally I can watch great musicals over and over but I finished with this one. I have to thank Winthrop for letting me see the original in what was a truly outstanding production.
 Bing, Donald and Mitzi Do Cole Porter October 9, 2008
Michael B. Druxman (Austin, TX)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Aside from the title, several songs and the shipboard setting, this 1956 adaptation retains little of Cole Porter's hit Broadway musical. In fact, there are several new tunes in the film written by Jimmy Van Heusen and Sammy Cahn.
That's not to say that this isn't an entertaining movie, because it is. It has a likable cast, an okay story and the musical numbers are all first-rate. Among the Porter tunes in the film are "You're the Top," "I Get a Kick Out of You, "Blow, Gabriel, Blow" and, of course, the title song.
Bing Crosby and Donald O'Connor are Broadway song-and-dance men who are about to star in their first show together. On separate vacations in Europe, each one signs a different leading lady for the show. Crosby, having spotted Mitzi Gaynor on stage in London, has given her the role, while O'Connor, in Paris, has signed an iron-clad contract with dancer Jeanmarie. Now, who is going to tell one of the girls that she's fired?
The situation becomes more complicated when Donald falls for Mitzi and Bing does likewise with the French lady.
Phil Harris co-stars. Robert Lewis directed.
© Michael B. Druxman
Almost Anything Goes . April 13, 2008
Garry Stewart
I wanted to see this movie again after 50 years between viewings.Donald O'Connor is superb ,a vastly underated talent. Bing Crosby trying hard to be a hoofer, just looks awkward in the dance sequences. and Mitzi Gaynor very proffesional, but a lacks warmth . However, it all comes together in an entertaining package, with Cole Porters music, and a technically superb DVD , Garry Stewart, Melbourne , Australia .
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