The Music Man (1962) | |
| Director(s) | Morton DaCosta |
| Producer(s) | Morton DaCosta, Joel Freeman (associate uncredited) |
| Top Genres | Comedy, Family, Film Adaptation, Musical, Romance |
| Top Topics | Based on Play |
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The Music Man (1962) was a Musical - Comedy Film directed by Morton DaCosta and produced by Morton DaCosta and Joel Freeman.
The Music Man was inducted into the National Film Registry in 2005.
Academy Awards 1962 --- Ceremony Number 35 (source: AMPAS)
| Award | Recipient | Result |
| Best Picture | Morton Da Costa, Producer | Nominated |
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The Music Man (1962): 76 Trombones and Robert Preston
By 4 Star Film Fan on Jan 6, 2021 From 4 Star FilmsIn my youth, Robert Preston always struck me as a Hollywood superstar because he so lithely and unequivocally commands the center of this grand production. There is no movie without him, and he pretty much captures the imagination of the audience. As I’ve grown older, logged more movies, it al... Read full article
The Music Man (1962)
By Beatrice on Jul 30, 2017 From Flickers in TimeThe Music Man Directed by Morton Da Costa Written by Marion Hargrove and Franklin Lacey based on the musical comedy by Meredith Wilson 1962/USA Warner Bros. Repeat viewing/Netflix rental Revisiting this long-time favorite was a joy from the first minute to the last. Traveling salesman “Prof... Read full article
The Making of The Music Man ( 1962 )
By The Metzinger Sisters on Jul 7, 2014 From Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film LoversThe Music Man captures the spirit of small town America in a way unlike any other film. It enthralled audiences when it first debuted as a stage show in 1957 and continues to delight classic film fans today who, like us, won't consider Independence Day complete without watching it. There are some fi... Read full article
The Making of The Music Man ( 1962 )
By The Metzinger Sisters on Jul 7, 2014 From Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film LoversThe Music Man captures the spirit of small town America in a way unlike any other film. It enthralled audiences when it first debuted as a stage show in 1957 and continues to delight classic film fans today who, like us, won't consider Independence Day complete without watching it. There are some fi... Read full article
The Making of The Music Man ( 1962 )
By The Metzinger Sisters on Jul 7, 2014 From Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film LoversThe Music Man captures the spirit of small town America in a way unlike any other film. It enthralled audiences when it first debuted as a stage show in 1957 and continues to delight classic film fans today who, like us, won't consider Independence Day complete without watching it. There are some fi... Read full article
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Quotes from
Harold Hill: Oh, my dear little librarian. You pile up enough tomorrows, and you'll find you are left with nothing but a lot of empty yesterdays. I don't know about you, but I'd like to make today worth remembering.
Marcellus Washburn: Thar she blows.
Harold Hill: [winces] I'll do it, but I don't like it.
Marcellus Washburn: [amused] No, that's not the librarian. That's Mrs. Shinn, the mayor's wife.
Harold Hill: I always think there's a band, kid.
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Facts about
During the "Lida Rose"/"Will I Ever Tell You" duet both Mrs. Paroo (Pert Kelton) and the lead singer of The Buffalo Bills (Vern Reed) are in rocking chairs. They are synchronized throughout much of the song, starting, stopping and rocking together. This is only visible in the wide screen version.
The original Broadway production of "The Music Man" opened at the Majestic Theater on December 19, 1957, ran for 1375 performances and won the1958 Tony Award for Best Musical. Robert Preston, Pert Kelton and The Buffalo Bills reprise their roles in the movie. Robert Preston won the 1958 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical.
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