Earl J. Hess, "The Cinematic Voyage of THE PIRATE: Kelly, Garland, and Minnelli at Work "
English | ISBN: 0826220223 | 2014 | 280 pages | EPUB | 10 MB
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 décor and costumes, brilliant Technicolor application, stunning dance routines, and a clever Description about an actor who pretends to be a famous pirate to win the love of a fanciful island girl.