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VHS : Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's CourtIn association with Amazon.comstarring: Bing Crosby, Rhonda Fleming, Cedric Hardwicke, William Bendix, Murvyn Vye directed by: Tay Garnett  Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Binding: VHS Tape EAN: 9786300186033 Format: Color, HiFi Sound, NTSC ISBN: 6300186032 Label: Universal Studios Manufacturer: Universal Studios Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: Universal Studios Release Date: March 01, 1992 Running Time: 106 minutes Studio: Universal Studios Theatrical Release Date: April 22, 1949 Sales Rank: 9732 Related Items: Editorial Review: Amazon.com essential video: A half-century later, Mark Twain's yarn still doesn't seem like an ideal vehicle for Bing Crosby, and Jimmy Van Heusen and Johnny Burke certainly wrote better songs than those offered up here. Still, this droll 1949 musical, like its star, has an easygoing charm and affability that'll win over young and old alike. Der Bingle plays Hank, who wakes up in A.D. 528, rousted by palooka-like Sir Sagramore (William Bendix). At Camelot, not even Hank's impending doom--not to mention the temporal disconnect--can stop him from making eyes at Alisande (Rhonda Fleming). Codgerly, chronically allergic Arthur (Cedric Hardwicke) is impressed with Hank's hubris and dubs him Sir Boss. Problems arise when Hank woos Alisande to Sir Lancelot's ire, while Merlin (Murvyn Vye) has it in for virtually everyone. A too-convenient deus ex machina and truncated finale mute the happy ending. The story and the performances are understated amid the pomp of the lavish production values (Ray Rennahan's vivid camerawork handily takes it all in), but in these days of virulently overheated storytelling (even in family films), the casual nature of the work here seems a distinct virtue. --David Kronke Average Rating:
 Rating: - a great and enchanting filmThis film, "A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, is so very romantic and charming. It is a great escape movie into a wonderful land of Camelot, that makes oyu bleieve it could really be. Rhonda Fleming and BIng Crosby are both wonderful in it and a very romantic and beautiful couple. The song "Once and for Always," is one of th elovliest an dmost heartfelt songs ever. It's a must see film for the entire family, an done never tires of watching it. Each time of viewing it is like the ... Read More Rating:  - Yankee Stay HereAmidst the current state of world affairs, which usually concern the Mideast, this is a couple hours of light entertainment. Bing Crosby provides romance, song, and humor. William Bendix in a support role adds some charm and humor as well. This film has done well over the years because of the good mix of characters and the excellent sets and costumes. It is well worth a look. I pre-ordered it on DVD to be delivered 3/4/03. Rating: - MARK TWAIN'S CLASSIC IN TECHNICOLORTwain's grand fantasy is pleasing from every angle in this lavishly mounted production rich in color and songs. Crosby, at the height of his immense popularity is the Connecticut blacksmith knocked unconscious in a wild rainstrorm and sent into another world, waking up in King Arthur's Camelot.The quality of this Crosby version far outstrips previous ones with it's gorgeous color and imaginitive sets. Rhonda Fleming is stunning as the titian haired Alisande. The direction by Tay Garnett is excellent ... Read More Rating: - If there's one ounce of romance in your soul......you should see this movie. In today's "all too real world", this movie provides a welcome break...a return to "the way things used to be"...or the way you'de like them to be. It's a fairy tale (unfortunately!), so you'll have to "put your mind on hold"...but do it. Think back to lost love, future love...current love. And wish that life was "simple" again. This is a movie for lovers and romantics...or folks that want to be. You'll hum Bing's main theme song to yourself for days...and never forget ... Read More Browse for similar items by category:
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