CAROUSEL-50TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION (DVD/2 DISC/WS-2.35/SENSORMATIC/SP-SUB) DVD

Carousel
Carousel was adapted from the 1945 Rodgers and Hammerstein Broadway musical of the same name--which, in turn, was based on Liliom, a play by Ferenc Molnar. Gordon MacRae stars as carnival barker Billy Bigelow, who much against his will falls in love with Maine factory girl Julie Jordan (Shirley Jones). Billy proves an improvident and unreliable husband, but Julie stands by him. Upon discovering that Julie is pregnant, the unemployed Billy sees an opportunity for some quick money by joining his unsavory pal Jigger (Cameron Mitchell). The scheme goes awry, and Billy dies. Standing before the Pearly Gates, Billy is given a chance to redeem himself by the kindly Starkeeper (Gene Lockhart). He is allowed to return to Earth to try to brighten the life of his unhappy 15-year-old daughter Louise (Susan Luckey). Billy offers Louise a star that he has stolen from the sky; when Louise backs off in fear, Billy slaps her. He feels like a failure until he and his Heavenly Friend (William LeManessa) attend Louise's school graduation ceremony. There the invisible Billy watches as the principal (Gene Lockhart again) inspires Louise (and, by extension, Julie) by assuring her that so long as she has hope in her heart, she'll never walk alone. Frank Sinatra, the film's original Billy Bigelow, dropped out of the production due to laryngitis. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Cast Gordon MacRae as Billy Shirley Jones as Julie Cameron Mitchell as Jigger Barbara Ruick as Carrie Claramae Turner as Cousin Nettie Gene Lockhart as Starkeeper Susan Luckey as Louise Robert Rounseville as Mr. Snow Audrey Christie as Mrs. Mullin John Dehner as Mr. Bascombs Jacques D'Amboise as Louise's Dancing Partner Frank Tweddell as Capt. Watson Tor Johnson as Strong Man Harry Johnson as Juggler Ed Mundy as Fire Eater Angelo Rossitto as Midget Dee Pollock as Enoch Snow, Jr.

Crew Rod Alexander - Choreography Agnes de Mille - Choreography Mary Wills - Costume Designer Henry King - Director William H. Reynolds - Editor Rodgers & Hammerstein - Composer (Music Score) Alfred Newman - Musical Direction/Supervision Charles G. Clarke - Cinematographer Henry Ephron - Producer Phoebe Ephron - Screenwriter Henry Ephron - Screenwriter Benjamin Glazer - Screenwriter Richard Rodgers - From Musical by Oscar Hammerstein II - From Musical by Ferenc Molnar - Play Author

Carousel
Carousel is one of the screen's most intelligent musicals. Director Henry King, who had begun his career as a stage actor, does a commendable job of transferring the material from its Broadway origins, even though the structure of the Rodgers & Hammerstein play from which it was adapted was significantly altered. Gordon MacRae, a fortuitous last-minute replacement for Frank Sinatra, gives a thoughtful, vibrant performance as carnival barker Billy Bigelow, who returns from a self-inflicted death in an attempt to find redemption. The supporting cast features an unusual blend of Hollywood actors, opera stars, and Broadway dancers -- and it's fun to see Tor Johnson perform in something other than an Ed Wood film. Charles Clarke's wide-screen cinematography adds substantially to the film's ambiance. The film's often downbeat tone, however, did not resonate with 1950s audiences, making Carousel a surprising box-office flop. ~ Richard Gilliam, All Movie Guide
 

Henry King: Directors Guild of America, Best Director (nominated)

General Specifications: Language Options: English, Spanish, French Subtitle Options: English, Spanish Sound Processing: DD5.0: Dolby Digital w/ 5 full-range channels. Includes 3 for the front speakers & 2 surround channels for the rear speakers DD2: Dolby Digital Stereo DD1: Dolby Digital Mono Additional Features: Disc One: Audio commentary by star Shirley Jones and documentary filmmaker Nick Redman Exclusive isolated musical score Songs-only option Singalong karaoke subtitles (English) Disc Two: Bonus film: 1934 classic Liliom "Turn on the Carousel" featurette Vintage stage excerpt: The "If I Loved You" extended sequence with original broadway stars Jan Clayton and John Raitt Stills and audio original from deleted numbers: "You're a Queer One, Julie Jordan: performed by Barbara Ruick and Shirley Jones "Blow High, Blow Low" performed by Cameron Mitchell and chorus Fox Movietone news: Carousel opens at New York and Hollywood in CinemaScope® 55 Behind-the-scenes still photo gallery Original theatrical trailer and more! DVD Aspect Ratio: 2.55:1: 2.55:1 1.33:1: Pre-1954 Standard MPAA Rating: NR DVD Discs Included: 2 DVD Sides: 2 DVD DVD Region Code: 1 Content Length: 245 min   DVD Chapters: Disc #1 -- Carousel [50th Anniversary Edition] 1. Billy in Heaven (Main Titles) [:21] 2. A Story for the Starkeepr [2:02] 3. The Carousel Waltz [1:43] 4. Mrs. Mullin's Carousel [:28] 5. Billy Gets Bounced [2:16] 6. Mister Snow [2:52] 7. The Bench at the Far End of the Park [1:03] 8. Love Is Blind [2:29] 9. If I Loved You [1:41] 10. Julie and Billy's Surprise [:23] 11. June Is Bustin' Out All Over [3:31] 12. Jigger's Plan [:13] 13. A Visit From Mrs. Mullin [:37] 14. Julie's Big News [2:39] 15. Having a Baby [3:41] 16. Soliloquy [:23] 17. A Change of Mind [1:37] 18. When the Children Are Asleep [5:24] 19. A Real Nice Clambake [1:21] 20. "Where's the Fire?" [1:12] 21. Stonecutters Cut It on Stone [1:10] 22. What's the Use of Wond'rin' [:20] 23. Jigger's Heaven [8:28] 24. No Escape [1:10] 25. Losing Billy [2:27] 26. You'll Never Walk Alone [3:13] 27. No Regrets? [2:40] 28. Billy's Little Girl [1:12] 29. Louise's Ballet [1:11] 30. Billy's One Day [1:36] 31. If I Loved You (Reprise) [7:52] 32. Graduation; You'll Never Walk Alone (Finale) [:25] Disc #2 -- Carousel [50th Anniversary Edition] 1. Liliom (Main Titles) [1:50] 2. Le Carousel (The Carousel) [:03] 3. Les Amoureux (Love at the Park) [7:34] 4. Le Studio De Photos (The Photo Studio) [6:49] 5. Le Commissariat (Encounter With the Law) [1:50] 6. Demande En Marriage (A Wedding Proposal) [6:22] 7. "Reviens, Liliom!" ("Come Back, Liliom!") [3:46] 8. Un Bébé (A Baby) [4:06] 9. Liliom Est Blessé (A Mugging Gone Wrong) [3:04] 10. Trois Minutes De Silence (Three Minutes of Silence) [4:49] 11. Au Paradis (Gone to Heaven) [1:04] 12. "Pourquoi T'es-tu Tué?" ("Why Did You Kill Yourself?") [6:29] 13. Examen De Conscience (Flashback) [1:12] 14. "Dans Seize Ans" ("In Sixteen Years") [1:42] 15. Un Jour Sur Terre (Back on Earth) [6:57] 16. Les Plateaux De La Balance (Tipping the Scale) [:06]