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Feel Good Humorous Captivating Sentimental
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Music Band Fall in Love Small Town Life Dishonesty Love and Romance Couples Unlikely Couple Americana more...
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Musical Comedy Family Period Romance
Time/Period:
20th Century
Place:
Iowa USA Small Town
Audience:
Family Outing Date Night
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Screwball
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Semi Serious Realistic
Score:
Oldies Show Tunes

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The Music Man, 1962

Starring: Robert Preston, Shirley Jones, Buddy Hackett

Directed by: Morton Da Costa

Written by: Marion Hargrove

Language: English

Country: USA

Runtime: 151 min

MPAA Rating:

Rating:7.6

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The Music Man can be described as feel good, captivating, and humorous. The plot revolves around a music band, small town life, and falling in love. Its comic aspect comes from screwball humor. The Music Man's main genres are comedy, romance, and family. In approach, it is realistic. It is set, at least in part, in a small town. The Music Man is located in Iowa. It takes place in the 20th century. The soundtrack is oldies and show tunes. The Music Man is adapted from a play. The movie has received attention for being a Golden Globe winner, a blockbuster, and critically acclaimed. It is well suited for a family outing and a date night.

Summary of The Music Man

When Harold Hill (Robert Preston), a traveling con man, arrives in River City, he convinces the locals to start a band by purchasing the uniforms and instruments from him. His intention is to flee as soon as he receives the money. Librarian Marian Paroo (Shirley Jones) suspects Harold is a fraud, but holds her tongue since her moody brother, Winthrop (Ronny Howard), is excited about the band. As Harold begins to develop feelings for Marian, he faces a difficult decision about skipping town.

Details

Language:	English
Country:	USA
Release date:	19 June 1962
Runtime:	151 min
Awards:	Academy Awards

Awards

Ray Heindorf for Best Adapted or Musical Song/Score at the 1962 Academy Awards

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Robert Preston

as Harold Hill

Shirley Jones

as Marian Paroo

Buddy Hackett

as Marcellus Washburn

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This DVD takes full advantage of the format. Shirley Jones gives us a 20-plus minute introduction which adds interest. Did you know, for instance, that Shirley discovered she was pregnant about three months into the eight months production? For us,... Read and rate it

04.March.2011
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by: Dale Williams
Dale Williams rated this movie0/10

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