That's Entertainment!
Various MGM stars from yesterday present their favorite musical moments from the studio's 50 year history.
Critics Sentiment
Busby Berkeley's elaborate choreographed spectacles and camera work
Joan Crawford's unsuccessful attempts at dance numbers
The film drops from Berkeley's spectacular choreography (8.5) to Crawford's awkward dancing attempts (6.5), a 2.0 point swing highlighting the difference between MGM's greatest successes and notable failures.
That's Entertainment! succeeds as a nostalgic celebration of MGM's musical golden age, with critics consistently praising the legendary performances by Astaire, Kelly, and Berkeley while noting the wistful melancholy of seeing these stars and sets in decline. The compilation format works well for showcasing the studio's greatest hits, though some hosting segments and lesser musical numbers drag down the overall experience.
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Fred Astaire
Self - Host / Narrator
Bing Crosby
Self - Host / Narrator
Gene Kelly
Self - Host / Narrator
Peter Lawford
Self - Host / Narrator
Liza Minnelli
Self - Host / Narrator
Donald O'Connor
Self - Host / Narrator
Debbie Reynolds
Self - Host / Narrator
Mickey Rooney
Self - Host / Narrator
Frank Sinatra
Self - Host / Narrator
James Stewart
Self - Host / Narrator
Elizabeth Taylor
Self - Host / Narrator
June Allyson
(archive footage)
Kay Armen
(archive footage)
Ray Bolger
(archive footage)
Virginia Bruce
(archive footage)
Jack Buchanan
(archive footage)
Leslie Caron
(archive footage)
Carleton Carpenter
(archive footage)
Cyd Charisse
(archive footage)
Maurice Chevalier
(archive footage)
Crew
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