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Alexander's Ragtime Band (1938) Rank 5 Reviews
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Fulvue Drive-in
Now this is a Musical classic to many and deservedly so, but despite the fact that the production values and craftsmanship endure, it otherwise adds up to more of a time capsule than a feature film. ...read the complete Alexander's Ragtime Band movie review at Fulvue Drive-in
Channel 4 Film
Set in 1915 Power stars as the aristocratic, musically precocious Roger Grant, who betrays his wealthy San Franciscan origins by opting for a career in popular (Ragtime) music instead of classical; he becomes a bandleader, falls for Faye, and really ...read the complete Alexander's Ragtime Band movie review at Channel 4 Film
KQEK DVD Review (Mark R. Hasan)
Soundtrack producer and historian Ray Fiola, who restored the film's original score and musical numbers for a commercial CD release, is an excellent choice for commenting on the film's production history, giving generous attention to the careers of Berlin ...read the complete Alexander's Ragtime Band movie review at KQEK DVD Review (Mark R. Hasan)
DVD Verdict (Bill Treadway)
Fox presents Alexander's Ragtime Band in a full-frame transfer that preserves the original 1.37:1 aspect ratio. Sadly, the transfer is not up to the usually high standards Fox has established with the Studio Classics series. ...read the complete Alexander's Ragtime Band movie review at DVD Verdict (Bill Treadway)
digitallyOBSESSED.com (David Krauss)
Using the timeless Irving Berlin standard as a springboard, this nostalgic, tuneful love story chronicles the evolution of American music from its ragtime roots to full-blown swing. ...read the complete Alexander's Ragtime Band movie review at digitallyOBSESSED.com (David Krauss)
MediaScreen.com
It stars resident 20th Century Fox heartthrob Tyrone Power as Berlin's alter ego, the suave bandleader "Alexander. ...read the complete Alexander's Ragtime Band movie review at MediaScreen.com
DVD MovieGuide
That atmosphere surrounds the pair, though it doesn't prevent band member Charlie Dwyer (Don Ameche) from falling for Stella. ...read the complete Alexander's Ragtime Band movie review at DVD MovieGuide
DVD Savant (Glenn Erickson)
t's just what it sounds like, folks, the kind of plot that serves as an excuse to string together an endless series of Irving Berlin hits. ...read the complete Alexander's Ragtime Band movie review at DVD Savant (Glenn Erickson)
DVD Fanatic (Sean Chavel)
Let's be straight-forward about this movie. There is no way that this movie is ever going to be remembered by future generations to come. ...read the complete Alexander's Ragtime Band movie review at DVD Fanatic (Sean Chavel)
User Reviews
by J. Klein "LA Movi... on November 24, 2008
This is an excellent DVD. I particularly enjoyed the audio commentary by Ray Faiola, which is superb. The commentary is so full of valuable historical information and trivia. I have listened to many DVD audio commentaries, and they range in quality from ...
by Linda K. Counts on October 09, 2008
the movie alexnders ragtime band is a great classic movie you have everything romance, singing, drama
i would highley recommend these movie to classic movie ...
by Samuel Chell on March 07, 2008
As other reviewers have pointed out, this movie is a gem--an unlikely, busily bizarre plot and curious collection of actors fueled by the songs of America's arguably best and inarguably most indispensable composer. A highlight is "Blue Skies," on which ...
by George A. Mcghee on June 07, 2007
Alexander's Ragtime Band was a huge production for 20th Century Fox in 1938 and it still looks it all these years later. It it incredibly musical , packed full of songs and is extremely dramatic and touching - it is still highly entertaining and Tyrone ...
by C. Collins on May 12, 2007
This trio teams up again, as In Old Chicago and Sally, Irene, and Mary, for a great old movie classic. Vaudville comedian Eddie Collins appears in all three. In this film, he plays Corporal Collins in the army barracks scene, wrestling with his t-shirt. ...
I love this movie. I have never thought that Fox musicals were all that great (you want GOOD musicals, you go to MGM) but I love them because they usually have very enjoyable stories and acting. ALEXANDER'S RAGTIME BAND is no exception. The actors are ...
by leelee on February 11, 2007
I'll keep my review brief. I'm not sure what the previous reviewers were referring to in regards to picture & sound quality. Both are excellent and most likely transferred from first generation master tape. The music and singing are terrific. An ...
by D. Arnold on January 15, 2007
I ordered this for a friend and she really likes it. She has watched it several times since receiving it. ...
by D. S. Wymore "Gol... on January 09, 2007
Irving Berlin once said that he would rather have Alice Faye introduce his songs over anyone else. Who could blame him? This film is packed with great Berlin songs, the wonderful voice of Alice Faye and two of the top screen stars of their day, Tyrone ...
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