A young boy travels to an imaginary world where, assisted by his familys plumber, he must save other piano playing kids like himself from the dungeons of his dictatorial piano teacher who also mindcontrols his mother. Terwilliker, the only person he admits he detests because of his dictatorial nature. T is a weird one, a fantasy film for kids thats possibly. T his 1953 take on dr seuss has charm, a riotous imagination, and some very weird dreamlike sets by production designer rudolph sternad and art director cary odell. It was directed by roy rowland, with many uncredited takes directed by. Terwilliker hans conried, but his lovely mother insists. The film was rereleased in 1958 under the title crazy music. E laumento e banca dati di film molto veloce, puoi navigare i filmati per categorie o per anno di produzione. It is a cult favorite, but its extensive musical score has never been available in any authorized or complete formuntil now. The major blight on barts existence is the hated piano lessons he is forced to endure under the tutelage of the autocratic dr. With the help of a friendly plumber, bart plans a revolt that will topple dr. Find showtimes, watch trailers, browse photos, track your watchlist and rate your favorite movies and tv shows on your phone or tablet.
T is a sadlyoverlooked 1953 fantasy movie, directed by roy rowland and produced by stanley kramer, but especially notable in that it was the only time that its writer, dr. The autocratic and maniacal piano teacher known as dr. Oct 25, 2017 written by dr seuss the 5,000 fingers of dr. Columbia pictures chief harry cohn never forgave producer stanley kramer for this early dr. Peter lind hayes mary healy you opened my eyes cut 5000 fingers of dr. The 1953 movie musical was a flop, but thanks to special screenings and cabletv airings, its earned. Seuss fantasy that was supposed to be another the wizard of oz but turned out more like willie wonka as. Shooting script for the 1953 film including many scenes and songs that were deleted. Available on dvd for the first time, the 1953 film unfolds with the elegant simplicity of a fairy tale, as it tells the story of a spunky, fatherless boy tommy rettig traumatized by the soul. T, a justly revered cult classic that could only have come from the mind of coscreenwriter dr.
Streaming film e il posto piu comodo va vedere film in streaming online. T 1953 in 1953 columbia released the 5,000 fingers of dr. T, sony pictures entertainment, columbia pictures, peter lind hayes, mary healy, hans conried, tommy rettig publisher columbia pictures, the stanley kramer company language english. T is a fantastical musical for both the young and young at heart. Enjoy a rich lineup of tv shows and movies included with your prime membership. Lets not be ungrateful here for filmlovers with kids, these are heady times indeed.
Shop 5000 fingers of dr t dvd 1953 region 1 us import ntsc. A young boy travels to an imaginary world where, assisted by his familys plumber, he must save other piano playing kids like himself from the dungeons of his. The 5000 fingers of dr t and other great lost childrens films. Jul 01, 20 columbia pictures chief harry cohn never forgave producer stanley kramer for this early dr. Seuss, who was responsible for the story, screenplay, and lyrics. Made in 1953after theodor geisels pseudonymous work had begun attracting notice, but before classics like horton hears a who. Now known mostly as a cult novelty item than it should be, the 5000 fingers of dr. Jun 19, 2016 the 5000 fingers of dr t was written by a different legend of childhood, theodore giesel, better known as dr seuss, author of the cat in the hat 1957, horton hears a who 1954, how the grinch stole christmas 1957, and sundry other marvels still loved, read, and occasionally adapted for cinema, to this day. Having banished all other musical instruments to the dungeon, dr. Jan 14, 2014 svengoolie film facts for the 5,000 fingers of dr t. You can find more information regarding this film on its imdb page. It was the only feature film written by theodor seuss geisel, who wrote the story, screenplay and lyrics. A financial and critical failure the film has gained a cult following and remains a. T remains one of the most surreal films to come out of hollywood.
Seuss fantasy that was supposed to be another the wizard of. T was directed by roy rowland and produced by the great stanley kramer and remains the only movie written for the screen by dr. T lures 500 reluctant little boys to perform in a colossal concert on the grandest grand piano ever built. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comic con sundance film festival toronto. With peter lind hayes, mary healy, hans conried, tommy rettig. A young boy who detests taking piano lessons, bart collins tommy rettig has developed a deep suspicion of his strict instructor, dr.
It was also a major flop when released in 1953, despite having impressive production credits headed up by dr. This week on alcohollywood, we dive headfirst along with guest emily into the madness that is dr. Seuss first and only liveaction creative work, the 5000 fingers of dr. The 5,000 fingers of dr t and other great lost childrens films.
The reshoot opening of the film appears at the end of the. The films producer, stanley kramer, that most earnest of hollywood liberals, never oversaw. T 1953 starring peter lind hayes and mary healy on dvd and bluray. Aaaas movies ever made, and this trailer certainly proves it. Fleeing bart tommy rettig has come upon the dungeon for scratchy violins etc. T, 1953, directed by roy rowland, with peter lind hayes, mary healy, hans conried, at turner classic movies.
The 5000 fingers of dr t was written by a different legend of childhood, theodore giesel, better known as dr seuss, author of the cat in the hat 1957, horton hears a who 1954, how the grinch stole christmas 1957, and sundry other marvels still loved, read, and occasionally adapted for cinema, to this day. Our journalism is free and open for all, but its made possible thanks to the support we receive from readers. T is determined to prove that his happy fingers method of teaching piano is the best method in the world. Suess and simply want to know if this bluray version of dr. Sep, 20 this week on alcohollywood, we dive headfirst along with guest emily into the madness that is dr. The legendary berywnchicagobased scifihorror film host will showcase the 5,000 fingers of dr. T, a liveaction childrens film based on a script by theodor geisel, better known as dr. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival. Bart tommy rettig is an average boy who wants nothing to do with his piano lessons or his teacher dr. The mandalorian, gravity falls, and free solo top our list of the best prime.
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