Top Rated Swing Time[Blu Ray] [The Criterion Collection] [Arrives in 30 Days]

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Swing Time(Blu-ray)Directed by: George StevensStarring: Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Victor Moore, Helen Broderick, Eric Blore, Betty Furness, George Metaxa, Landers Stevens, Pierre WatkinContributors: Pandro S. Berman, Howard Lindsay, Allan Scott, Erwin Gelsey, Nathaniel Shilkret, Jerome Kern, Dorothy Fields, David AbelDescriptionOne of the greatest musicals of Hollywood’s Golden Age, *Swing Time* (1936) pairs Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers in a dazzling display of song and dance. Directed by George Stevens, the film follows John ‘Lucky’ Garnett (Astaire), a gambler and dancer who must prove his worth before marrying his fiancée. When he travels to New York with his friend Pop (Victor Moore) to earn $25,000, he encounters Penny (Ginger Rogers), a dance instructor. What begins as a misunderstanding soon turns into an enchanting romance filled with unforgettable musical numbers and breathtaking choreography. This Criterion Collection release presents *Swing Time* in a beautifully restored edition with a wealth of special features celebrating its legacy.Key FeaturesFormat: Blu-ray / RestoredStudio: Criterion CollectionCatalogue No: CC3034BDUKBarcode: 5050629208535Main Language: EnglishRegion: BRelease Date: 8 Jul 2019Originally Issued: 1936No of Discs: 1Weight: 80gGenre: MusicalBBFC Certification: PG (Parental Guidance)Rental/Retail: Retail not for RentalRun Time: 103 minutesSpecial FeaturesInteractive MenusArchival interviews with Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, and choreographer Hermes PanInterview with George Stevens Jr.Interview with film scholar Mia MaskAudio commentary from 1986 featuring John Mueller, author of *Astaire Dancing: The Musical Films*Documentary: *In Full Swing*FeatureDetailsDirectorGeorge StevensStarringFred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Victor Moore, Helen Broderick, Eric Blore, Betty Furness, George Metaxa, Landers Stevens, Pierre WatkinContributorsPandro S. Berman, Howard Lindsay, Allan Scott, Erwin Gelsey, Nathaniel Shilkret, Jerome Kern, Dorothy Fields, David AbelFormatBlu-ray / RestoredStudioCriterion CollectionCatalogue NoCC3034BDUKBarcode5050629208535Main LanguageEnglishRegionBRelease Date8 Jul 2019Originally Issued1936No of Discs1Weight80gGenreMusicalBBFC CertificationPG (Parental Guidance)Rental/RetailRetail not for RentalRun Time103 minutesSpecial FeaturesInteractive MenusArchival interviews with Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, and choreographer Hermes PanInterview with George Stevens Jr.Interview with film scholar Mia MaskAudio commentary from 1986 featuring John Mueller, author of *Astaire Dancing: The Musical Films*Documentary: *In Full Swing*