Already stars in their own rights when Hollywood paired up Jeanette MacDonald and Nelson Eddy for the first time in 1935s Naughty Marietta, it was an alchemical equation that made for true movie magic. In this first volume of a two-volume celebration of the duo, you'll find yourself singing along with the pair as they woo and feud from colonial New Orleans (Naughty Marietta), the Canadian wilderness (Rose-Marie) and Napoleonic Paris (Maytime) to the Wild West (The Girl of the Golden West).
The "Jeanette Macdonald & Nelson Eddy Collection 1" on DVD, produced by Wara, brings together some of the most beloved musical films starring the legendary duo Jeanette MacDonald and Nelson Eddy. This collection is a must-have for fans of classic Hollywood musicals, featuring beautifully restored versions of their iconic performances that captivated audiences in the 1930s and 1940s. Jeanette MacDonald was renowned for her operatic soprano voice and starred in hits like "Naughty Marietta," while Nelson Eddy's rich baritone made him a favorite in both film and concert halls. Together, they formed one of cinema?s most memorable screen pairings with undeniable chemistry.
Wara, known for its dedication to preserving cinematic history, ensures high-quality transfers and thoughtful packaging that appeals to collectors and new viewers alike. The directors featured in this collection include Robert Z. Leonard?famous for his work on MGM musicals?and Woody Van Dyke, whose direction brought out the best in his stars with classics such as "Rose-Marie." Other notable contributors include composer Herbert Stothart (Oscar winner for "The Wizard of Oz") who provided lush musical scores that elevated these productions.
This DVD set not only celebrates the artistry of MacDonald & Eddy but also showcases supporting talents from Hollywood?s golden age: actors like Frank Morgan ("The Wizard of Oz"), Reginald Owen ("A Christmas Carol"), and skilled cinematographers such as William H. Daniels (Academy Award winner). Whether you are revisiting cherished favorites or discovering them anew, this collection offers an enchanting journey into timeless romance and music.
Actors:
Jeanette MacDonald, Nelson Eddy, Walter Pidgeon, John Barrymore, Frank Morgan, Reginald Owen, Elsa Lanchester, Allan Jones, Leo Carrillo, Buddy Ebsen, Douglas Dumbrille, James Stewart, Tom Brown, Alan Mowbray, Leonard Penn, Joseph Cawthorne, Lynn Carver, Gilda Gray, Cecilia Parker, Rafaela Ottiano, Priscilla Lawson, Bob Murphy, Walter Kingsford, Charles Judels, George Rigas, Robert Greig, Greta Meyer, Paul Porcasi, Olin Howland, Una O'Connor, Sig Rumann, Akim Tamiroff, Cliff Edwards, Lucien Littlefield, Billy Bevan, Harold Huber, Edward Brophy, Brandon Tynan, David Niven, Edgar Norton, Cora Sue Collins, H. B. Warner, Herman Bing, James Conlin, Monty Woolley, Mary Doran, Guy Bates Post, Anna Demetrio, Dorothy Gray, Marjorie Main, Charley Grapewin, Billy Gilbert, Jean Chatburn, Noah Beery Sr., Mary Anita Loos, Pat Farley, Bill Cody Jr., Aileen Carlyle, Harry Hayden, Halliwell Hobbes, Harry Davenport, Jane Barnes, Jeanne Ellis, Jane Mercer, Ynez Seabury, Harlan Briggs, Victor Potel, Edgar Dearing, Robert C. Fischer, Linda Parker, Pat West, Frank Sheridan, Nick Thompson, Kay English, Milton Owen, Howard C. Hickman, Tom Mahoney, Dr. Edouard Lippe, Phillip Armenta, Paul Weigel, David Clyde, Harry Cording, Russell Hicks, William Burress, Adia Kuznetzoff, Chief Big Tree, Helen Shipman, Chris Frank, Russell Simpson, William Stack, Leonard Carey, George Davis, Catherine Griffith, David Robel, Billy Dooley, Alexander Schonberg, Pedro Regas, Guy Usher, Ben Weldon, Gene Coogan, Joseph Chorrie, Jose Rubio, Sergei Arabeloff, Bill Cody, Jack Murphy, Iron Eyes Cody, Richard Powell, Albert Morin, Joe Dominguez, James C. Morton, Rinaldo Alacorn, Leonid Kinskey, Frank McGlynn Sr., Bert Lindley, Louis Mercier, Rolfe Sedan, Cy Kendall, Blair Davies, Robert McKenzie, J. Delos Jewkes, E. Alyn Warren, Bobs Watson, Francis Ford, Matty Roubert, Frank Puglia, William Moore, Hank Bell, Gus Leonard, Agostino Borgato, Harry Tyler, Brandon Hurst, Olga Dane, Ben Hall, Dell Henderson, Jack Pennick, Edward Keane, Eric Lonsdale, Frank O'Connor, Roger Gray, Ronnie Rondell, Guy D'Ennery, James Murray, Joe Popkin, Edward Norris, Forbes Murray, Frank Elliott, Bob Pierce, Iphigenie Castiglioni, James Farley, Edward Peil Sr., Claude King, Barlowe Borland, Hal LeSeur, Harry Semels, Mariska Aldrich, Charles Requa, Walter Bonn, Arthur Stuart Hull, Richard Tucker, Virginia Howell, Harold Entwistle, Maurice Cass, Carlos Ruffino, Belle Mitchell, Rodolfo Hoyos, Douglas Wood, St. Luke's Choristers, Bernard Suss, Fr. Machaias Lani's Choir, Henry Roquemore, Hans Joby, Genaro Spagnoli, Paul Cremonesi, Clarence H. Wilson, Oscar Rudolph, Herta Lind, Jolly Lee Harvey, Armand "Curly" Wright, Sidney Jarvis, Albert Pollet, Francesco Maran, Joan Breslaw, M. Morova, Earl Covert, Alex Kandiba, Nick Angelo, Dick Dennis, Allan Watson, Bernice Alstock, Meglin Kiddies, Bud Murray Children, Geneva Hall, Leda Nicova, Tudor Williams, Ludovico Tomarchio, Don Cossack Chorus, Zari Elmassian, Bobby Watson, Delmar Watson, Buster Slaven, Grace Hale, Luke Cosgrove, Diana Dean, Allan Cavan, Sarah Edwards
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