The Music Man Reviews

1962

Rated:
70
from 43 members

An energetic con artist convinces the citizens of a small turn-of-the-century community to form a boy's band - which he plans to lead. This classic Hollywood musical features such hits as "76 Trombones," "Ya Got Trouble," and many more. Read more

Starring	Robert Preston, Shirley Jones, Buddy Hackett, Hermione Gingold
Director	Morton DaCosta
Genres	Music/Musical

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Morton Da Costa, who directed Meredith Willson's hit musical on Broadway, was given carte blanche by Jack Warner to re-create it on the screen, and this Oscar-winning blockbuster is the result. The dynamic Robert Preston reprises his Broadway role as the energetic, silver-tongued conman who charms the elders of River City, Iowa, into financing a band. Also involved are Buddy Hackett, Hermione Gingold and Shirley Jones, the romantic interest and subject of the song Marian the Librarian. Onna White's electric choreography and a score that includes the ballad Till There Was You and the show-stopping 76 Trombones contribute to an invigorating experience.
- Radio Times
- Posted 29 Jan 2006

Critics' reviews
Morton Da Costa, who directed Meredith Willson's hit musical on Broadway, was given carte blanche by Jack Warner to re-create it on the screen, and this Oscar-winning blockbuster is the result. The dynamic Robert Preston reprises his Broadway role as the energetic, silver-tongued conman who charms the elders of River City, Iowa, into financing a band. Also involved are Buddy Hackett, Hermione Gingold and Shirley Jones, the romantic interest and subject of the song Marian the Librarian. Onna White's electric choreography and a score that includes the ballad Till There Was You and the show-stopping 76 Trombones contribute to an invigorating experience.
- Radio Times
- Posted 29 Jan 2006