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VHS : Roxie HartIn association with Amazon.comstarring: Ginger Rogers, Adolphe Menjou, George Montgomery, Lynne Overman, Nigel Bruce directed by: William A. Wellman  List Price: $19.98 Price: $5.00 You Save: $14.98 (75%)Prices subject to change. Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Binding: VHS Tape EAN: 9786303662565 Format: Black & White, Closed-captioned, HiFi Sound, NTSC ISBN: 6303662560 Label: 20th Century Fox Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: 20th Century Fox Release Date: December 06, 1995 Running Time: 75 minutes Studio: 20th Century Fox Theatrical Release Date: 1942 Sales Rank: 21619 Related Items:
Editorial Review: Amazon.com: This 1942 satirical comedy stars Ginger Rogers as the title character, who agrees to be accused of murder so the publicity will advance her dancing career. Whether she actually committed the crime is irrelevant to the reporters, who fall all over themselves to give Roxie her 15 minutes of fame (well, this compact movie is actually 75 minutes long). Adolphe Menjou costars as the blustery defense lawyer who sees no possibility of losing, and George Chandler plays the meek husband left in Roxie's dust. Among the highlights are the judge, lawyers, and client primping for every photo opportunity, and Rogers's nostalgic tap dance on a metal prison staircase. Roxie Hart was based on the play Chicago, which later became the basis for the Bob Fosse musical with Gwen Verdon (and then Ann Reinking in the 1997 revival) in the Rogers role. --David Horiuchi Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Cute, but Chicago is better.Its quite rare, but in this case the newer version is actually much better. If you have seen Chicago, you can see where they drew their inspiration, but this is not nearly as good as the newer film. This film is like a watered down, slapstick version. It is supposed to take place in 1927, but the clothing looks suspiciously 1940's. Even though I like Ginger Rodgers, I much prefer Renee Zelweger as Roxie, Rodger's character is almost annoying. Adoplh Menjou makes an interesting Billy Flynn, but can ... Read More Rating: - Great Performances, Awkward Script in this Production-Code Version of the Legendary CHICAGOLoosely based on the 1924 trials of Chicago murderesses Beulah Annan and Belva Gaertner, as well as the exploits of notorious defense lawyers W.W. O'Brien and William Scott Steward, playwright Maurine Dallas Watkin's play CHICAGO was a popular stage success of 1926--a wickedly funny satire on fame and the American justice system. It was also a popular silent film of 1927. But when Hollywood returned to the story in 1942 the movies were under the infamous "production code," and there was simply no ... Read More Rating:  - Ginger Rogers Sparkles!Yes she does! This DVD released by 20th Century Fox is a crisp print, audio excellent. What a fun romp! Don't miss the jailhouse scene for a riotous rendition of "Black Bottom". And if you ever wondered what exactly was meant my a "circus" in reference to a court room, "Roxie Hart" will give you a visual definition that is utterly jaw-dropping! Rating: - Roxy Heart - Great EntertainmentA very enjoyable film to watch. Every character was great but Ginger Rogers was fabulaous. Rating: - Truly a find!This is a movie that has been buried and needs to come out again. It is the non-musical edition of Chicago. Ginger Rogers does an amazing job of Roxie. Her gum chewing never misses a beat. Truly a hoot. Browse for similar items by category:
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