![]() Before Gaynor was cast, Joshua Logan wanted Elizabeth Taylor or Doris Day. Mary Martin, who originated the role of Nellie, was upset that her role was going to Mitzi Gaynor and was said to never watch the film, according to Some Enchanted Evenings: The Glittering Life and Times of Mary Martin by David Kaufman. Mitzi Gaynor was the perfect choice for Nellie Forbush, a role that helped revitalize her career after 20th Century Fox dropped her contract. Gaynor performing “I’m Going to Wash that Man Right Out of My Hair.” It’s said that this is one of the most faithful Broadway to film adaptations, according to Richard Rodgers by Geoffrey Block And then you realize “oh we still have at least 40 minutes left of this film because there was a secret war mission I forgot all about!” Throughout the film, we’re introduced to the characters and evaluate their romances and prejudices. I never realize that they are over two hours because the story moves at a swift pace.īut at two hours and 37 minutes, “South Pacific” feels long. “West Side Story” and “Since You Went Away” come to mind. First of all, there are certain films that are two and a half hours, but you never realize it because they move quickly. I remember even buying a few island themed accessories like flip flops, a bag and wallet because they reminded me of “South Pacific.” I also had a huge crush on John Kerr, which manifested for a few years.Īnd while I’m no longer obsessed with the film, I do still like it … but have almost a bittersweet relationship with the film. I borrowed the VHS tape from my grandmother and was hooked. And not long after that, came my obsession with “South Pacific” (1958). In eighth grade, at age 14, I became obsessed with “West Side Story” (1961). “You’ve Got to Be Carefully Taught” performed by John Kerr, dubbed by Bill Lee “My Girl Back Home” performed by John Kerr, dubbed by Bill Lee, and Mitzi Gaynor “ I’m in Love With a Wonderful Guy” performed by Mitzi Gaynor “ I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right out of My Hair” performed by Mitzi Gaynor “ Some Enchanted Evening” performed by Rossano Brazzi, dubbed by Giorgio Tozzi “ Cock-Eyed Optimist” performed by Mitzi Gaynor “ Bali Ha’i” performed by Juanita Hall, dubbed by Muriel Smith “There is Nothing Like a Dame” performed by Ray Walston and male ensemble “Bloody Mary” performed by the male ensemble Rossano Brazzi (dubbed by Giorgio Tozzi) singing “Some Enchanted Evening” to Mitzi Gaynor with one of the many filters used in the movie. The music written by Rodgers and Hammerstein Rossano Brazzi was dubbed by Giorgio Tozzi Juanita Hall reprised her role of Bloody Mary, which she originated on stage, but she was dubbed in the film by Muriel Smith, who played Bloody Mary in the London stage version. Other than adding “My Girl Back Home,” no original Broadway songs were cut from the film, according to Block’s book. The song “My Girl Back Home” was cut from the Broadway production but given another chance in the film adaptation, according to the book Richard Rodgers by Geoffrey Block Director Joshua Logan said he hated the color filter changes in the film, according to his book, “Movie Stars, Real People and Me.” Michener’s short-story collection, Tales of the South Pacific. Adapted from the 1949 Broadway play of the same title, starring Mary Martin and Enzio Pinza. Cable has to come to terms with his prejudice Philadelphia upbringing when he falls in love with a Polynesian girl, Liat (Nuyen). De Becque is hesitant to help because of his love for Nellie, but her prejudices complicate the relationship when she realizes Emile has two Polynesian children. Joe Cable (Kerr) is sent to the island on a secret mission and the military wants De Becque’s help because he is familiar with the islands. Nellie Forbush (Gaynor) is a Navy nurse who falls in love with Emile De Becque (Brazzi), a French civilian who lives on the island. Set during World War II, the Navy is stationed on an island in the South Pacific. Mitzi Gaynor, Rossano Brazzi, John Kerr, Ray Walston, Juanita Hall, France Nuyen, Russ Brown, Ken Clark, Archie Savage, Richard Harrison, Candace Lee, Warren Hsieh, Tom Laughlin, Floyd Simmons To celebrate and share this musical love, here is my weekly feature about musicals. In 2010, I revealed I had seen 400 movie musicals over the course of eight years. It’s no secret that the Hollywood Comet loves musicals.
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