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The Desert Song | 
 enlarge | Director: H. Bruce Humberstone
Actors: Kathryn Grayson, Gordon Macrae, Steve Cochran, Raymond Massey, Dick Wesson
Studio: Warner Home Video
Category: Video
List Price: $19.98
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Avg. Customer Rating:  11 reviews
Sales Rank: 238
Format: Color, Hifi Sound, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: VHS Tape
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 110
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 4.2 x 1.1
ISBN: 6303017991
UPC: 085391186434
EAN: 9786303017990
ASIN: 6303017991
Theatrical Release Date: May 30, 1953
Release Date: July 8, 1994
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: CDs / DVDs may have light surface scratches. VHS boxes and jewel case condition will vary, unless noted NIP (New In Package). May or may not include liner notes. All returns must be authorized in advance.
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Description
Film adaptation of the operetta by the same name. An American is working as the clandestine leader of a group of African natives as they fight against Arabia. Features musical numbers Riff Song, Romance, The Desert Song, One Flower, One Alone, Gay Parisie
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 not an operetta December 9, 2008
This is an old operetta made into a musical. This may be a loss to operetta fans, but the cinematography and sheer chemistry between the protagonists more than makes up for the name changes or the loss of some of the old musical numbers and double entendres.br /br /Now how about a DVD?
Great Movie July 21, 2008
I love old musicals and think Gordon MacRae was one of the greatest singers of all times. I have quite a collection of these, including an out-of-print copy of "Deep In My Heart," the story of Sigmund Romberg's career. I also have "The Student Prince." This movie, "The Desert Song," was really fun to watch and filled with great music. The acting of some of these old singers is not as great as their singing, but if you like the old musicals the way I do, this is one of the best. My only regret is that so many of them are only available on VHS and have not been made into DVD format.
 Desert Song September 15, 2007
Watched this movie dozens of times at a youth, but not up to current movie standards. The music is great.
 Great fun. July 30, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Great fun; great kitsch. The opening scenes with the obvious rear-screen projection, matte paintings, and intercut desert footage are laughable from a directorial point of view. The plot is stereotypical, but perfect, with unctuous baddies, a mustachioed rival, and uppity leading lady. As soon as Gordon and Kathryn begin to sing, however, we are transfixed, and all of the cinematic hoo-ha dissolves in the schmaltz of Sigmund Romberg. In short, it's delicious, and you succumb to it because the songs are so wonderful. And with Ray Collins as the wise general who helps sort out Arabia, what more could you ask? Note, there really were riffs and they really did have a legendary leader--in Morocco.
What voices June 1, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
If you love light opera you will not go wrong with this one. Gordon McRae and Kathryn Grayson at their best
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