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With a Song in My Heart - The Jane Froman Story
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List Price: $19.98
Our Price: $14.99
Your Save: $ 4.99 ( 25% )
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Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox
Starring: Susan Hayward, David Wayne, Robert Wagner, Thelma Ritter, Robert Easton
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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0024543475200
Format: Color
Label: 20th Century Fox
Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: 20th Century Fox
Region Code: 1
Release Date: 2007-11-13
Running Time: 117
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Theatrical Release Date: 1952-04-04
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Editorial Reviews:
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From radio star to wartime inspiration, the life of singer Jane Froman (the incomparable Susan Hayward) was made for the silver screen. The opening titles proclaim it "The story of a girl and the story of a voice. The girl is Jane Froman, the voice is her own" (Froman provided Hayward's vocals). Born in Missouri, the contralto finds fame in Cincinnati before conquering Chicago, New York--and songwriter Don Ross (David Wayne), her first husband. When her plane crashes en route to a USO engagement, Froman risks losing her legs, and fears she'll never perform again. In the hospital, she bonds with Pilot John Burn (Rory Calhoun) and wise-cracking nurse Clancy (All About Eve's Thelma Ritter). In the process, she falls for Burn and returns to the stage. With a Song in My Heart follows the basic biopic template--rise, fall, and resurrection--but Technicolor maestro Walter Lang (The King and I) throws in a few surprises, like narration by the supporting cast and an appearance by a handsome young Robert Wagner as a shell-shocked paratrooper. He also showcases an array of glittering gowns and a myriad of musical numbers, including Rodgers and Hart's stirring title track. Two featurettes and an interview with Burn reveal that Froman's life was even more difficult than that of her fictional counterpart. Though she marks an exception among Hayward's edgy on-screen personas--notably her Academy Award-winning convict in I Want to Live!--the auburn-haired actress invests the vocalist with innate decency and persuasive talent. --Kathleen C. Fennessy
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Spotlight customer reviews:
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Very old (classic) movie in DVD format...
Comment: Exceeded my expectations....cheaper than had I purchased on eBay! I am delighted as I had been looking for this item for quite a long time!
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Summary: Great Movie
Comment: Susan Hayward is wonderful in this movie. Also look for a very young, handsome Robert Wagner.
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Summary: Susan Hayward is dynamite!
Comment: Until I viewed "With A Song in My Heart", I thought Susan Hayward's role in the movie "Tulsa" was memorable. However, although this is a musical biography, Miss Hayward brings her own very dramatic style to this film. She is one of the most believable and versatile actresses ever. I am a big fan who has seen many of her films and am never disappointed. I remember Jane Froman as a lady of style, grace and presence. Susan Hayward possesses those same qualities which is why this movie is a hit. I recommend it highly to anyone who enjoys a really good story and wonderful music to boot!
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Summary: About Time
Comment: Well it is about time!!!!!!!! What a wonderful movie for any Susan Hayward or WWII music fan. Susan Hayward was one of the most beautiful women in Hollywood. I have waited a long time for this to come out. The songs, the costumes and the colors are fantastic. I saw it as a kid and still thought it was a movie to add to my favorite list.
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Summary: Good movie, great music
Comment: The story is OK, but the joy of this movie is hearing the popular music of the mid 20th century sung the way it was written by one of the leading singers of that time. Susan Heyward's lip sync to recordings by Jane Froman is about the best lip sync I have seen.
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