With music by Borodin, (by way of Robert Wright and George Forrest), a
cast that includes Dolores Gray and direction from Minnelli how could it
fail? Well, it couldn't and it didn't, even if KISMET is probably the
least popular of the Minnelli/Freed musicals.There isn't much attempt to
make it cinematic; this is a studio production and no mistake but it's
very handsome, (Joseph Ruttenberg is once again the DoP), the songs are
wonderful and others in the splendid cast include Howard Keel, the
always underrated Ann Blyth, Monty Woolley and a handsome juvenile
called Vic Damone. There isn't much in the way of plot but it's a treat,
nevertheless; indeed it's one of the most enjoyable musicals ever made.Sunday 23 June 2019
KISMET
With music by Borodin, (by way of Robert Wright and George Forrest), a
cast that includes Dolores Gray and direction from Minnelli how could it
fail? Well, it couldn't and it didn't, even if KISMET is probably the
least popular of the Minnelli/Freed musicals.There isn't much attempt to
make it cinematic; this is a studio production and no mistake but it's
very handsome, (Joseph Ruttenberg is once again the DoP), the songs are
wonderful and others in the splendid cast include Howard Keel, the
always underrated Ann Blyth, Monty Woolley and a handsome juvenile
called Vic Damone. There isn't much in the way of plot but it's a treat,
nevertheless; indeed it's one of the most enjoyable musicals ever made.
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