Disc 1. The Film: Things are different for the Pontipee men now that big brother Adam’s fetched a bride and brought her to their cabin. Indeed, the unwed brothers are so inspired they raid the town and carry off brides of their own!
Like a favorite flannel shirt, everything fits right in this rugged whoop-for-joy directed by Stanley Donen, choreographed by Michael Kidd and featuring an exhilarating Gene DePaul/Johnny Mercer score that won an Academy Award. Jane Powell and Howard Keel star, supported by a cast of buckskinned dancers and petticoated danseuses. And what Steppin’! The barn raising sequence alone –back-flipping, plank-leaping athleticism– leaves a daylong smile “Bless Yore Beautiful Hide”, all you brides and brothers!
Disc 2. The Film: Rarely screened alternate widescreen version in flat 1.77:1
The Extras:
- New York premiere and MGM 30th-anniversary celebration newsreels
- "MGM Jubilee Overture" vintage short
- Donen musicals trailer gallery