REVISITS THE GOLDEN AGE OF HOLLYWOOD THROUGH FILM EXCERPTS, CELEBRITY INTERVIEWS, BEHIND-THE-SCENES FOOTAGE AND NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN OUTTAKES.

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Such is the case with the legendary Lena Horne, who presents a casually-spoken but quite powerful narrative about the Hollywood racism that limited her career and ultimately prevented her from playing Julie in SHOWBOAT. But the real power of THAT'S ENTERTAINMENT III is in it's "never-before-seen" footage--footage that includes memorable performances by Judy Garland, Fred Astaire, Cyd Charisse, and Lena Horne among others. The film also offers the chance to see some truly rare bits of film, including Vaudeville acts hoping for film stardom, scenes from the early Technicolor and never-completed film MARCH OF TIME, and pre-code bathing-beauties. THAT'S ENTERTAINMENT III doesn't have quite the same dash and splash or variety as the original THAT'S ENTERTAINMENT, but it moves at a smart pace, and fans of movie musicals will find a great deal to enjoy. Recommended.

15 of 15 found the following review helpful:

nostalgia at it's bestApr 10, 2001
By Byron Kolln
Gene Kelly, Esther Williams, Debbie Reynolds, June Allyson, Cyd Charisse, Mickey Rooney and Howard Keel all come together to remember and pay homage to the movies that made them famous, and the studio that had more stars than the heavens.

It's great to see the numbers that didn't make the final cut, like the alternate version of "A Lady Loves" from I LOVE MELVIN, "Two-Faced Woman" from TORCH SONG, which had been planned and filmed for THE BAND WAGON with Cyd Charisse (in TORCH SONG it is danced by Joan Crawford, dubbed by India Adams). Debbie Reynolds said they dropped the wrong version and they DID! Charisse's version is slinky and sexy; while Crawford's is clunky and awkward.

There is the "Lock Step" with the Dodge Twins, a rare short featuring The Five Locust Sisters, and glorious footage from GIGI.

All of the material has been painstakingly restored, so the picture quality remains relatively neutral. Also, the music and singing has been mixed for the first time in stereo.

A great sequel to THAT'S ENTERTAINMENT!, and a great film for classic movie buffs.

9 of 10 found the following review helpful:

I love the That's Entertainment videos.Mar 28, 1999

I think that the That's Entertainment videos will teach people about movies,music,and stars of long ago. It seems to me that MGM really did have more stars than in the heavens and that they did their movies better than anyone else.

6 of 6 found the following review helpful:

As good as the first, THAT'S ENT III is cinematic heaven!Jul 23, 2004
By Zippidydo
For two hours of non-stop MGM musical joy, you can't beat THAT'S ENTERTAINMENT! III, the third and final entry in the magnificent series of compilations that celebrate the greatest tune-fests in film history.

I'm so excited that all three films are coming to DVD, especially from Warner Home Video, who really know how to "do it right"!

Like the original THAT'S ENTERTAINMENT!, the format here is a stellar group of MGM veteran stars hosting various sequences built around classic musical numbers featuring the greatest stars of the genre: ASTAIRE, GARLAND, KELLY, SINATRA, etc., but there's a neat extra element to this fine film. The creative team wisely chose to take the viewer "behind the scenes" with fascinating footage showing how these films were made, and also providing a rare opportunity to see outtakes that were deleted from the original classic musicals, that feature people like Garland, Cyd Charisse, Debbie Reynolds and more.

It's amazing stuff, and assembled with panache, intelligence, and clever wit that never ceases to enthrall or mezmerize.

I can't wait to see this on DVD! You won't want to miss it.

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