Classic Movies Posted by KC on July 25, 2018

I’ve always been a bit iffy about Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954), as I feel anyone should be about a film that takes an essentially light view of kidnapping innocent young women from their homes. Perhaps that is why so much time has passed since the last time I...   read more

Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on December 22, 2015

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers Directed by Stanley Donen Written by Albert Hackett, Frances Goodrich and Dorothy Kingsley based on a story by Stephen Vincent Millay 1954/USA Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Repeat viewing/Netflix rental #294 of 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die Adam: What do I need ma   read more

The Stop Button Posted by Andrew Wickliffe on November 26, 2015

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers is a lot of fun. The songs are always pretty good, with some standouts and the dance numbers are fantastic (ditto the choreographed fight sequences–director Donen and cinematographer George J. Folsey shoot it all beautifully), and the cast is likable. But there   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on March 19, 2015

The title gives a clear indication of what this Stanley Donen musical will be about, but it does not tell us how we will arrive at that conclusion. It all begins when a woodsman named Adam (Howard Keel) comes to town intent on finding himself a cute and handy bride....   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on March 19, 2015

The title gives a clear indication of what this Stanley Donen musical will be about, but it does not tell us how we will arrive at that conclusion. It all begins when a woodsman named Adam (Howard Keel) comes to town intent on finding himself a cute and handy bride....   read more

Classic Film & TV Cafe Posted by Rick29 on July 6, 2014

The Oregon Territory in 1850 provides the setting for this high-energy, colorful musical based on a Benet short story (which, in turn, was inspired by Plutarch’s “The Abduction of the Sabine Women”). Adam Pontipee (Howard Keel) is a hard-working “mountain man” who comes   read more

The Motion Pictures Posted by Lindsey on May 26, 2013

(Image: moviegoods.com) Adam Pontipee (Howard Keel) is one of seven brothers, all of whom are looking for wives. Adam heads into town to find a lady, and convinces one named Milly (Jane Powell) to marry him that exact day. After Milly readily accepts his proposal and the two get hitched,...   read more

Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Google profile on June 28, 2012

About MeBlogger, Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog and more. Please add my Google profile to your circles. "My Weddings in Film series explores the different stages of getting married as seen through classic movies. The sixth film, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954), takes a look...   read more

The Best Picture Project Posted by Alyson on May 5, 2011

From the way I ranted and fumed over the pompous plot of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, my husband half suggested I do a video review, but I don’t think I could let the same amount of authentic rage flow for a second time.  It’s best to just to cleanse...   read more

Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Google profile on October 10, 2009

About MeBlogger, Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog and more. Please add my Google profile to your circles. A few days ago I got a phone call at work from my beau. He asked me if I recognized the name Stanley Donen. I replied that yes I...   read more

Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on November 30, -0001

"The film is magic and still astounds today." - Howard Keel, 1996 How does one accidentally produce one of the greatest musicals ever made? MGM managed to do just that with Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954). Intended to be a B-movie musical, MGM threw more of their time and...   read more

Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on November 30, -0001

"The film is magic and still astounds today." - Howard Keel, 1996 How does one accidentally produce one of the greatest musicals ever made? MGM managed to do just that with Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954). Intended to be a B-movie musical, MGM threw more of their time and...   read more

Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on November 30, -0001

"My Weddings in Film series explores the different stages of getting married as seen through classic movies. The sixth film, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954), takes a look at the struggles of newlywed life. Congratulations on your recent nuptials! Now it's time to enjoy newlywed life. Becau   read more

Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on November 30, -0001

A few days ago I got a phone call at work from my beau. He asked me if I recognized the name Stanley Donen. I replied that yes I recognized his name and that he was a film director. My beau proceeded to tell me that Stanley Donen, the Stanley...   read more