Carmen Miranda Collection

The multi-talented Brazilian Bombshell beneath the fruit-covered hat, Carmen Miranda remains one of cinema´s most beloved icons. In these five cherished musicals, which also boast many other Hollywood legends, Miranda performs some of her most memorable song-and-dance numbers.

The Gang´s All Here (1943)
In this Busby Berkeley extravaganza, Miranda sparkles as Dorita, who´s best pal´s (Alice Faye) soldier boyfriend (James Ellison) nearly marries another woman - but not on Dorita´s watch!

Greenwich Village (1944)
Miranda is a knockout as a singer/fortuneteller at a New York speakeasy in this musical triumph. When a young composer (Don Ameche) steals the heart of the club´s headliner (Vivian Blaine), the club owner´s steals his songs!

Something For The Boys (1944)
In this energetic musical comedy, three cousins (Miranda, Vivian Blaine and Phil Silvers) inherit a run-down plantation in Texas. Faced with daunting costs, they decide to put on a show!

Doll Face (1946)
Miranda dazzles in several production numbers, including "Chico Chico", in this rollicking musical based on a book by Gypsy Rose Lee, which also stars Vivian Blaine and Perry Como.

If I´m Lucky (1946)
This vivacious remake of Thanks A Million with an all-star cast feature Miranda favorite "Bet Your Bottom Dollar". When a singer (Perry Como) is tricked into becoming a political candidate, he warns voters of the fraud - to no avail!

Upplagd i sortimentet: 14 Juni, 2008