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
Winthrop Paroo: Why not?
Harold Hill: Well, for the first time in my life, I got my *foot* caught in the door.
Marcellus Washburn: This is where I work.
Harold Hill: You mean you *live* in this town?
Marcellus Washburn: Yeah, I like it, too. I mean it's not Brooklyn, New York. It's not the City of Homes and Churches and...
Harold Hill: [amazed] "Brooklyn"? Marce, this isn't even *Dubuque*!
Mayor Shinn: [referring to Harold Hill] He's slipperier than a *Mississippi sturgeon*!
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Facts about
Just prior to the "Lida Rose" number, Harold mentions a bassoon player named Madame Rini. Rini was the name of Meredith Willson's wife.
Robert Preston, who had played the lead role on Broadway, wasn't even offered the film until Cary Grant had turned it down, famously replying, "Not only will I not play it, but if Robert Preston doesn't do it, I won't even see the picture."
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