A funny thing happened on the way to the Forum [videorecording] / United Artists ; screenplay by Melvin Frank, Michael Pertwee ; produced by Melvin Frank ; directed by Richard Lester.
Lester, Richard, 1932-; Frank, Melvin, 1913-1988.; Pertwee, Michael.; Shevelove, Burt.; Gelbart, Larry.; Sondheim, Stephen.; Mostel, Zero, 1915-1977.; Silvers, Phil, 1911-1985.; Gilford, Jack.; Keaton, Buster, 1895-1966.; Crawford, Michael, 1942-; Prince, Harold, 1928-2019.; United Artists Corporation.; MGM Home Entertainment Inc.
2000
PN1997 .F866 2000
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Title
A funny thing happened on the way to the Forum [videorecording] / United Artists ; screenplay by Melvin Frank, Michael Pertwee ; produced by Melvin Frank ; directed by Richard Lester.
ISBN
0792844815
9780792844815
Publication Details
Culver City, CA : MGM Home Entertainment, c2000.
Language
English
Language Note
English or Spanish with subtitles in French or Spanish.
Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired.
Description
1 videodisc (97 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Item Number
027616809124
Call Number
PN1997 .F866 2000
Dewey Decimal Classification
791.43/72
Distributor No.
908091 MGM Home Entertainment Inc.
Summary
Zero Mostel portrays a conniving slave who uses his wiles to attain his freedom during the days of the Roman Empire.
Note
Originally released as a motion picture in 1966.
Based on the stage play produced by Harold Prince.
Includes original theatrical trailer.
Access Note
Authorized for private home use only.
Credits
Book, Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart ; music and lyrics, Stephen Sondheim.
Performer
Zero Mostel, Phil Silvers, Jack Gilford, Buster Keaton, Michael Crawford.
Cast
Zero Mostel, Phil Silvers, Jack Gilford, Buster Keaton, Michael Crawford.
System Details Note
DVD, widescreen presentation.
Added Author
Lester, Richard, 1932-
Frank, Melvin, 1913-1988.
Pertwee, Michael.
Shevelove, Burt.
Gelbart, Larry.
Sondheim, Stephen.
Mostel, Zero, 1915-1977.
Silvers, Phil, 1911-1985.
Gilford, Jack.
Keaton, Buster, 1895-1966.
Crawford, Michael, 1942-
Prince, Harold, 1928-2019.
Added Corporate Author
United Artists Corporation.
MGM Home Entertainment Inc.
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Feature presentation (ca. 97 min.). Music and dance numbers: "A comedy tonight" / sung by Zero Mostel under opening credits
[Dances by courtesans] / performed by Helen Funai, Myrna White, Jennifer Baker and Susan Baker, Lucienne Bridou
"I'm lovely" / sung by Annette Andre and Michael Crawford
"Everybody ought to have a maid" / sung by Michael Hordern, Zero Mostel, Jack Gifford, Phil Silvers
"Bring me my bride" / sung by Leon Greene
[Acrobatic act] / performed by Phil Silvers, others
"You're lovely" / sung by Zero Mostel, Jack Gifford
[Funeral dirge] / sung by Leon Greene ; danced by female ensemble
"A comedy tonight" / sung by Zero Mostel and other cast members.

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