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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Oklahoma - A 1955 Musical Directed by Fred Zimmermann - A Rodgers and Hammerstein Production - 2 Hours 25 Minutes



Oklahoma - A 1955 Musical Directed by Fred Zimmermann - A Rodgers and Hammerstein Production - 2 Hours 25 Minutes 

Available on YouTube 

 Academy Awatd Winner for Best Sound and Best Score 


The 1955 film adaptation of Oklahoma! is a beloved classic that brought the beloved Rodgers and Hammerstein musical to the big screen. 

Directed by: Fred Zinnemann

Starring: Gordon MacRae, Shirley Jones, Gloria Grahame, Gene Nelson, Charlotte Greenwood, Rod Steiger, James Whitmore, Eddie Albert

Based on: The 1943 Broadway musical of the same name

Oklahoma! is considered one of the greatest movie musicals ever made. It helped to popularize the widescreen format and is known for its beautiful cinematography, memorable songs, and strong performances.

It was the first film to be shot in the Todd-AO 70 mm widescreen process.

The film was originally going to be shot in black and white, but the producers changed their minds after seeing the success of Singin' in the Rain.

The film's budget was $6 million, which was a lot of money for a musical at the time.

The film was a major box office success, grossing over $40 million worldwide.

I very much enjoyed Oklahoma 








1 comment:

  1. It's interesting, this question of when B&W and when colour were used, based on what else was being released (successfully). I've only seen this once, but I remember it being entertaining.

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