The Kissing Bandit
by Laslo Benedek
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Actor: Frank Sinatra, J. Carrol Naish, Kathryn Grayson, Mikhail Rasumny, Mildred NatwickDirector: Laslo Benedek
Brand: Warner Brothers
Writer: Isobel Lennart
Writer: John Briard Harding
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 100 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2008-05-13
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Warner Home Video
DVD Reviews of The Kissing Bandit
DVD Review: MGM could also do Mediocre musicals
Summary: 3 Stars
"The Kissing Bandit" illustrates that even the "Master" of film musicals (MGM) could create a mediocre product. Several of the previous reviewers have written that seeing it again brought back happy memories of their childhood - but a young person watching it today will rightfully ask "What was THAT?" The strength of the MGM music department is in full display, but the use of its contract players is questionable. And the complete disregard for ethnicity is laughable. I have to give credit to Frank Sinatra for being a "good sport" and his natural charm and acting ability. Luckily, he finally "grew into" roles that showed him to advantage. As part of the Frank Sinatra Collection, it has value. In ordering this set, I think we all realized that it was a economically priced set (no "extras," no remastering, limited chapters, etc.) so my expectations were not too high. As a musical film collector, I simply wanted to have a DVD copy of the musicals included. But I have a "bone" to pick with Warnervideo over the lazy and shoddy work. On the liner notes (which contains the only information for the viewer) it states: "Ann Miller, Cyd Charisse and Ricardo Montalban sway, swirl and clackety-clack through the vibrant, flamenco-style 'Dance of Fury' number choreographed by Stanley Donen." Then, as we begin watching the film, in the opening credits, there is a full-screen credit that tells us "Fiesta Dance Specialty - Ricardo Montalban, Ann Miller, Cyd Charisse, created by Robert Alton." The truth of the matter is that when the studio heads viewed the first cut of the film, they realized that it needed more excitement, color and movement other than the interesting whip dance performed by Sono Osato - choreographed by Mr. Donen. Mr. Donen had gone on to another film assignment so they asked Mr. Alton and the three contract stars to create it. That dance sequence eventually became the most talked-about moment in the film. I hope that for their future "collections" Warners asks their liner-note writers to watch the film. I can understand "economical." But I do not understand "shoddy" and film choreographers deserve more proper - and correct - recognition.
Description of The Kissing Bandit
Place all the gold under lock and key. All the beautiful senoritas, too. The Kissing Bandit rides again ? if he can somehow manage to stay on horseback! Frank Sinatra plays the kissing (and singing!) title role. Kathryn Grayson is lovely, coloratura-voiced Teresa ? and who?d guess she would steal his heart before he could steal his first kiss? Sintara brings infectious charm to the role of timid Ricardo, haplessly continuing his father?s bandito tradition. Ann Miller, Cyd Charisse and Ricardo Montalban sway, swirl and clackety-clack through the vibrant, flamenco- style Dance of Fury number choreographed by Stanley Donen. And scene after scene unfurl with a splashy medley of TechnicolorÒ lavenders, reds, yellows and greens. Watch out, this bandit might steal your heart!Bestsellers in DVD
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