In this Book
- The Cinematic Voyage of THE PIRATE: Kelly, Garland, and Minnelli at Work
- Book
- 2014
- Published by: University of Missouri Press
During Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer’s glory days, the studio’s famous Arthur Freed Unit made an extraordinary string of dazzling musicals. One of its very best was The Pirate. Based on a successful 1942 Broadway production, the film was directed by Vincente Minnelli and starred Gene Kelly and Judy Garland. It showcased some of the brightest work of these three gifted moviemakers and entranced many critics and viewers with exotic set décor and costumes, brilliant Technicolor application, stunning dance routines, and a clever plot about an actor who pretends to be a famous pirate to win the love of a fanciful island girl.
The Pirate has been studied by film historians, gender studies scholars, and film studies professionals since it was released in 1948. The Cinematic Voyage of The Pirate contributes to a growing literature asserting the importance of single-film production history and the significance of the film musical in the golden age of Hollywood.
Table of Contents
- List of Illustrations
- pp. ix-x
- Acknowledgments
- pp. xix-xx
- 1. The Pirate on Stage
- pp. 1-24
- 2. Creating the Perfect Screenplay
- pp. 25-50
- 3. Major Players and Preproduction
- pp. 51-86
- 4. Filming Challenges
- pp. 87-124
- 5. Postproduction and Reactions to the Film
- pp. 125-146
- 6. Legacy of The Pirate
- pp. 147-186
- Bibliography
- pp. 245-252
- About the Authors
- p. 259