Opening to Oklahoma! Widescreen Series 1999 VHS
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A double debut for the 1955 film version of Rodgers and Hammerstein's classic musical. Not only is it the first letterbox VHS transfer, but it's also the VHS debut of the alternate Todd-AO print. Oklahoma! was shot twice- once in 70mm Todd-A0 and again in standard 35mm CinemaScope. The CinemaScope version had been used for all VHS/Beta releases as well as TV, but in 1994, the Todd-AO version was recovered and released on laserdisc. That transfer, excellent for the time, was used for this VHS release. The 2 disc DVD and the Blu-Ray contains both versions, which makes for a neat comparison of the subtle differences between formats, staging and even acting.
1. 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment logo
2. Rodgers and Hammerstein Collection promo
3. Theatrical Trailer (for the CinemaScope version- guess that's all that exists..)
4. CBS/FOX logo
5. THX logo
6. Overture
7. Samuel Goldwyn Company logo
8. Main title and Todd-AO credit
4.
I used to have Oklahoma on VHS in the UK when I was young with the film in full screen and the Overture, opening credits, Intermission and the Entr'Acte in widescreen
The music sounds so crisp on this version, better than the DVD. I've never heard the overture on BluRay, hope it's as good.
The Blu-ray is the best transfer of the film available on home media. The picture and sound are phenomenal.
@@treadman28 I wish I own a BluRay-supported external drive for my laptop... Alas!!!
@@treadman28 Thanks for letting me know, I appreciate it. :)
If Disney made The Sound of Music (1965) instead of 20th Century Fox, I swear to the lord, it would have been the greatest movie as a live action animated musical fantasy comedy drama film.
I should go watch this film.
THX Lucasfilm Ltd 1999 VHS 📼
Disney releases from late-1990s to early-2000s only (except Monster’s Inc)
0:11 Is that Beau Weaver?
Yes that's him
5:19 SCARY LOGO ALERT!
vhs release date: march 9th 1999
As part of the Widescreen Series line of VHS tapes along with the Planet of the Apes 1960’s films, the Bible: In The Beginning (wasn’t THX-certified), the Alien Legacy, The Full Monty (only FSP film with THX certification), Predator, The X-Files, The Edge, Predator, The Robe (not THX-certified), Patton, The Longest Day, Tora! Tora! Tora!, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Courage Under Fire, The Crucible & the 1997 animated adaptation of Anastasia as well as the original Star Wars trilogy (not necessarily part of the Widescreen Series).
Instead of Disney casting Halle Bailey to play live action Ariel, Disney should have The Sound of Music (1965) as a live action animated musical fantasy comedy drama film with animated talking animals/mythical creatures/kings/queens/princes/princesses/dwarves/munchkins/elves/nondwarves and nonmunchkins (regular animated people/humans)/fairies/musicians/choir along with the original live action cast members who played the original characters instead of 20th Century Fox, therefore, it would have been lit with more songs, music, dancing, romantic moments, animation blended with live action along with 100% fully animated sequences, comedy/humor, fantasy, and more dazzling fun blended with magic.
I wish Disney made The Sound of Music (1965) instead of 20th Century Fox.