The Cinematic Voyage of the Pirate: Kelly, Garland, and Minnelli at Work

by Pratibha A. Dabholkar and Earl J. Hess

During Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's glory days, the studio's famous Arthur Freed Unit made an extraordinary string of dazzling musicals. One of its very best was The Pirate. Based on a successful 1942 Broadway production, the film was directed by Vincente Minnelli and starred Gene Kelly and Judy Garland. It showcased some of the brightest work of these three gifted moviemakers and entranced many critics and viewers with exotic set d?cor and costumes,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0826220223
• ISBN13: 9780826220226
• Release Date: July 2014
• Publisher: University of Missouri Press
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.4" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 18 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Postsecondary to Grade 5