Here`s Robert Altman`s satiric view of American marriage. There`s also a touching look at his own marriage, a relationship which has endured although arranged in the old-fashioned way, by a matchmaker. This moving musical explores the cherished traditions of a proud Jewish father as his daughters find mates and leave the nest, one by one. Jill Clayburgh and Robert De Niro made their first screen appearances in this story of a nervous groom trying to deal with his bride`s nosy family. Brian De Palma takes an offbeat look at wedding rituals. Jane Powell, Peter Lawford and Keenan Wynn costar in this upbeat musical, which marked Stanley Donen`s first solo flight as a director. Fred Astaire dances on the ceiling, caught up in the fun and excitement as London prepares for the wedding of Charles and Andrew`s parents. And as the weight of the world continues to fall upon poor George`s shoulders, tempting him to end his own life, it`s the love of Mary and his children that ultimately saves him.
VIDEO SHORTS MGM 1938 MOVIE
It`s one of the most romantic movie moments we can think of.
Playing Hawaiian records and roasting chickens in the fireplace of a ramshackle old house. Remember the ''honeymoon'' scene in which the weary George Bailey (James Stewart) comes home from a horrible day at the building and loan association? The stock market has crashed and he`s just given all his money to his panicky customers, when he finds his sweet new wife, Mary (Donna Reed) Everyone thinks of this classic as a Christmas movie, but it`s also an endearing tribute to true love and marriage.
In a salute to June brides and grooms of both yesterday and today, here are some movies on video that demonstrate just how wedding customs and opinions about marriage have (and haven`t) changed throughout the generations: ''It`s a Wonderful Life'' (1946, available on many video labels, in black and white or colorized versions, from $9.95 to $29.95).
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