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Frank Morgan, Mildred Natwick, Mary Nash, Leon Ames, Lucille Bremer, Fred Astaire Vincente Minnelli |
 | Description: | Fred Astaire gracing an imaginative, surreal 16-minute ballet with his wit and unerring dance mastery; a jazzy, glorious-in-Technicolor? street carnival pulsing with movement and music; director Vincente Minnelli's lush, savvy sophistication evident in every scene ' these elements highlight Yolanda and the Thief, a ravishingly beautiful fantasy about a con artist (Astaire) in a mythical Latin American country who convinces a naive heiress (Lucille Bremer) that he's her guardian angel. It's a perfect plot to fleece the winsome mark, until love gets other ideas. Ahead of it's time in tone and visual style and largely underappreciated at it's release, this musical is a real find for fans of bold, inventive filmmaking."Yolanda & The Thief" is a classic 1945 MGM musical fantasy film, now available on DVD from the renowned manufacturer Wara. This visually stunning movie tells the whimsical story of Yolanda, a sheltered heiress in a mythical Latin American country, and Johnny Riggs, a charming con artist who poses as her guardian angel to steal her fortune?only to fall genuinely in love with her. Directed by Vincente Minnelli, celebrated for his innovative visual style and direction in masterpieces like "An American in Paris" (1951) and "Gigi" (1958), this film stands out for its dreamlike sequences and bold use of color. Fred Astaire stars as Johnny Riggs; known worldwide for his extraordinary dance talent and iconic roles in films such as "Top Hat," "Swing Time," and "Easter Parade." Lucille Bremer plays Yolanda; she was also acclaimed for performances alongside Astaire in ?Ziegfeld Follies.? Supporting cast includes Frank Morgan ("The Wizard of Oz") whose comedic timing adds depth to the narrative. The music score by Harry Warren further elevates the magical atmosphere. Wara is recognized for producing high-quality DVDs that preserve cinematic classics with excellent picture clarity and sound fidelity, making them favorites among collectors. |  | Actors: |
Fred Astaire, Lucille Bremer, Frank Morgan, Mildred Natwick, Mary Nash, Remo Bufano, Francis Pierlot, Leon Belasco, Ghislaine Perreau, Charles La Torre, Michael Visaroff, Alfredo Nunez, André Charlot, Leon Ames, Ludwig Stossel, Jane Green, William Edwards, Gerald Perreau, Fernando Alvarado, Henry Mirelez, George Economides, Michael Economides, Dena Penn, Diane Holmes, George Humbert, Mayo Newhall, Nino Pipitone, Jerry Mandy, Marek Windheim, Rudy Rama, Andre Charlot, Franco Corsaro, Max Willenz, Julian Rivero, Lester Sharpe, George Magrill, George Calliga, Guy D'Ennery, Leander de Cordova, Jacques Lory, Chef Milani, Nina Bara, Zedra Conde, Alma Beltran, Rosina Galli, Nick Thompson, Danna McGraw, Boyd Bennett, Antonio D'Amore, Judi Blacque, Audrey Betz, Sheldon Jett, Jack Flynn, Oscar Lorraine, Saul Martell, Ed Agresti, Jean DeBriac, Ed Biby, Kenneth Gibson, Larry Steers, George Golden, Carl Leviness, Marta Mitrovich, Toni LaRue, Karen Lind, Marcel De La Brosse, George Derrick, Joe Dominguez, David Cota, Eugene Borden, Gino Corrado, Pueblo Melandrez, Martin Garralaga, Flora Macias, Rosarita Varela, Alicia Alonzo, Skeets Noyes, Dimas Sotello, Harry Semels, Roque Ybarra, Daniel Rae, Eddie Abdo, Yussef Ali, Lillian Nicholson, Poppy Del Vando, Conchita Ybarra, Frank Leyva, Jeanne Blackford, Lulu Mae Bohrman, Jessie Arnold, Rose Plumer, Tom Tamarez, Reginald Simpson, Miguel Contreras, Vic Parks, Hal Darby, Walter Pietila, Harold DeGarro, Leonard St. Leo, Frank Remsden, Edward Shattuck, Ralph Johns, Gabriel Canzona, Betty Russell, Dorothy Jackson, Alice Ludes, Marion Doenges, Virginia Rees, St. Luke's Choristers, Pete Cusanelli, Torben Meyer |
 | Director: |
Vincente Minnelli |
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Arthur Freed |
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WARA632628DVD |
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