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Pal Joey [videorecording]

Title
Pal Joey [videorecording]
Publication
1957.

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Additional Authors
  • Sinatra, Frank, 1915-1998.
  • Novak, Kim.
  • Hayworth, Rita, 1918-1987.
  • Pan, Hermes, 1905-1990
  • Rodgers, Richard, 1902-1979.
  • Hart, Lorenz, 1895-1943.
  • Abbott, George, 1887-1995.
  • Sidney, George, 1916-2002.
Description
1 cassette. 109 min. : sd. color with b&w sequence NTSC.; 1/2 in. (VHS)
Summary
Musical comedy about a nightclub singer and ladies' man who is torn between his love for a chorus girl and a rich widow who helps him realize his dream of owning his own nightclub. Preceded by approx. 2-1/2 min. of previews.
Subjects
Note
  • Motion picture originally released in 1957 by Columbia Pictures; re-released as a videocassette in 1989 by RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video, Burbank, California. An Essex-George Sidney Production. Producer: Fred Kohlmar. Director: George Sidney.
  • Choreography: Hermes Pan. Music: Richard Rodgers. Lyrics: Lorenz Hart. Screenplay: Dorothy Kingsley, based on the musical play Pal Joey, book by John O'Hara. Art director: Walter Holscher. Costumes: Jean Louis.
  • Performed by Frank Sinatra (Joey Evans), Kim Novak (Linda English), Rita Hayworth (Vera Simpson), and others.
Contents
DANCE CONTENTS: "That terrific rainbow," performed by female ensemble, including Novak. -- "Zip," sung and danced by Hayworth. -- Striptease in 18th century costume, performed by Novak, with two women. -- "What do I care for a dame" (dream sequence), performed by Sinatra, with Novak, Hayworth, and ensemble. -- The nightclub scenes include several brief glimpses of tap-dancing by the female ensemble.
Call Number
*MGZIA 4-1058
ISBN
080010045X
OCLC
  • 80509217
  • NYPY916032612-F
Title
Pal Joey [videorecording]
Imprint
1957.
Local Subject
Motion pictures. Pal Joey.
Local Subject
Striptease.
Added Author
Sinatra, Frank, 1915-1998. Performer
Novak, Kim. Performer
Hayworth, Rita, 1918-1987. Performer
Pan, Hermes, 1905-1990, choreographer.
Rodgers, Richard, 1902-1979. Composer
Hart, Lorenz, 1895-1943. Lyricist
Abbott, George, 1887-1995.
Sidney, George, 1916-2002. Director
Research Call Number
*MGZIA 4-1058
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