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Release Date:
11 June 1948 (USA) moreTagline:
The great MGM musical romancePlot:
A girl is engaged to the local richman, but meanwhile she has dreams about the legendary pirate Macoco... more | full synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 1 nomination moreNewsDesk:
(2 articles)
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A pirate's treasure of a film...highly enjoyable... more (40 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Judy Garland | ... | Manuela |
 | Gene Kelly | ... | Serafin |
 | Walter Slezak | ... | Don Pedro Vargas |
| Gladys Cooper | ... | Aunt Inez |
| Reginald Owen | ... | The Advocate |
| George Zucco | ... | The Viceroy |
| Fayard Nicholas | ... | Specialty Dancer (as The Nicholas Brothers) |
| Harold Nicholas | ... | Specialty Dancer (as The Nicholas Brothers) |
| Lester Allen | ... | Uncle Capucho |
| Lola Deem | ... | Isabella |
 | Ellen Ross | ... | Mercedes |
| Mary Jo Ellis | ... | Lizarda |
| Jean Dean | ... | Casilda |
| Marion Murray | ... | Eloise |
| Ben Lessy | ... | Gumbo |
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Parents Guide:
Add content advisory for parentsRuntime:
102 minCountry:
USALanguage:
EnglishColor:
Color (Technicolor)Aspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Mono (Western Electric Sound System)Filming Locations:
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USAFun Stuff
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The torrid romance enacted by Judy Garland and Gene Kelly in the song-and-dance number "Voodoo" so enraged MGM chief Louis B. Mayer that he demanded the negative be burned. moreGoofs:
Revealing mistakes: When Serafin is walking the tightrope to Manuela's balcony, the support wires can be seen. moreQuotes:
Serafin: You know, it isn't essential for you to love me for you to join the troupe. It-it helps, but it isn't essential. moreSoundtrack:
Be a Clown moreFAQ
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Vincent Minnelli makes sumptuous use of color, costumes and settings in this lush MGM musical teaming Judy Garland and Gene Kelly in their prime. The score may not be one of Cole Porter's best (in fact, Garland expressed her open dislike to the composer for some of her numbers), but just watch her do magic with 'Mack the Black' and 'Love of My Life'. To be honest, it's really Kelly's movie. Garland was having problems at the time and Minnelli decided to give him ample opportunity with additional dance numbers excluding Garland. However, their teaming in 'Be A Clown' is a joyous one, each trying to upstage the other in full exhuberance. And the Nicholas Brothers are worth the price of admission for their climactic routine with Kelly. Gladys Cooper, as always, is a joy in a supporting role as Garland's stern aunt--but it's the comic flair of Kelly that distinguishes much of the fun. Walter Slezak has fun too with his role as the mayor who just happens to be the real Mack the Black. A colorful treat with some of the best color photography ever! Some of the fights between Kelly and Garland get a little strident at times, but overall it's a real gem with Judy showing that her comic timing with a line was just about perfect.