in my doe-me-doe duds! The Story: Little Bart Collins, forced to practice the piano instead of playing outside, dreams up a nightmare world in which his piano instructor is an evil dictator building an army of enslaved boys.

Bart escapes from the piano and runs down the street to play, with his dog Sport joyfully capering at his heels.

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"[11] In 2005, Violet Glaze of the Baltimore City Paper called the film "refreshingly tart and defiant for a children's film, its space-age-by-way-of-Caligari world parks right on the delicious side of creepy. I'm so glad you highlighted the dressing up song. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Dr. Seuss lyrics! Oh, and there's a reference to the atomic bomb that is just too gosh-darned funny! : It’s on dvd, but not on Netflix watch instantly.

In particular, a screaming child and...a secret garden.

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"[1] Geisel relocated from La Jolla, California, to Los Angeles during filming to "enable him to be more involved in the production. Bring the kids, especially the smart ones. I want my beautiful bolero with the porcupine quills! When an Ethiopian boy moves in with distant relatives he takes his pet sheep with him but the upcoming holidays spell danger for his beloved friend. It's colorful, energetic, and indeed can boast fine work by a cadre of talented Hollywoodians.
Bart feels that Dr. Terwilliker has undue influence on his widowed mother Heloise. But as you write here, don't seek out the clips, watch the entire film. While hammering at his lessons, Bart dozes off and enters a musical dream. A perfect happy ending. Horton and the Kwuggerbug and More Lost Stories. The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T. is a 1953 American musical fantasy film about a boy who dreams himself into a fantasy world ruled by a diabolical piano teacher enslaving children to practice piano forever. “Come On And Dress Me, Dress Me, Dress Me In My Finest Array, It's such an amazingly genius thing to have the villain, on the verge of unveiling his plan and conquering the heroes, sing a nonsense song about his clothes.

A pilot, stranded in the desert, meets a little boy who is a prince on a planet. But it's not very good.

The two construct a noise-sucking contraption which ruins the mega-piano's opening concert. The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T. is a 1953 American musical fantasy film about a boy who dreams himself into a fantasy world ruled by a diabolical piano teacher enslaving children to practice piano forever. 12:03 PM Dr. Seuss: How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

Cause I'm gooooo-ing It was then re-released in 1995, as part of the Columbia Tristar family collection. [14], The music that was composed for the film, including material that was not used in the extant copies of the film itself, was released as a set of 3 CDs in 2010. Two things will happen; time will fly, and it will stay with oyu a long time.
It was directed by Roy Rowland, with many takes directed, uncredited, by producer Stanley Kramer. [2] The "preview version" featuring the removed footage is considered lost. It is actually the only film I made a special trip back to New York City to see. Bart constantly daydreams of a place--the Terwilliker Institute--at which the evil madman is its overlord. In 2002, Peter Bradshaw said the film "has charm, a riotous imagination, and some very weird dream-like sets by production designer Rudolph Sternad and art director Cary Odell"; it's "surreal, disturbing, strong meat for young stomachs. He built a piano so large that it requires Bart and 499 other boys (hence, 5,000 fingers) to play it. "[13], The film was released by RCA/Columbia Pictures Home Video in 1991. Of the original 20 musical numbers filmed in their entirety, 9 were removed. Hans Conried was enthusiastic about the role, saying in retrospect, "I had never had any such part before, never have since and probably never will again. Place your orders now, we only have 8 books, and they will sell out very quickly!! Apparently this film originally ran over 2 hours. Cause just in case you haven't heard By all accounts, he absolutely hated the finished film, feeling that his vision had been warped beyond recognition. This prompted heavy cuts from the studio and a week of reshoots included a new opening scene. Especially the part afterward where you attempt to describe it to someone else and there is just no fucking way. The article can be found at http://fantasy-films.suite101.com/article.cfm/worth-another-look-the-5000-fingers-of-dr-t-1953. BADFINGER: THE TRIUMPH AND TRAGEDY OF 'THE NEXT BEATLES', 10 ROCK BANDS YOU'VE PROBABLY NEVER HEARD OF BUT SHOULD DEFINITELY CHECK OUT, buy the autographed 20th Anniversary Edition book at PleaseKillMe.com, PUNK MAY BE DEAD, BUT LEGS MCNEIL SURE ISN’T, MALCOLM MCLAREN: JEWISH MANAGER AS PROFESSIONAL TROUBLEMAKER. I want my softest little jacket made of watermelon suede I originally saw this film on TV in the late 1950s, and have loved it ever since! He then runs away to Coney Island, a crowded beach area, and gets money by returning soda bottles for their deposits. The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T. (1953) is the only live-action film featuring an original story, script and lyrics by Dr. Seuss. "[10] Later critics were more enthusiastic. The singing voice of Tommy Rettig was dubbed by Tony Butala,[4] the founder of The Lettermen. It's sad that this enormously entertaining children's fantasy film goes almost unseen today. The bane of Bart's existence is the hated piano lessons he endures under the tutelage of the autocratic Dr. Terwilliker (Hans Conried). : Dr. Seuss's Book of Wonderful Noises! I want my cutie chamois booties with the leopard skin bows The film stars Peter Lind Hayes, Mary Healy, Hans Conried, and Tommy Rettig. With the lovely inner lining made of Chesapeake mouse! It was the only feature film written by Theodor Seuss Geisel (Dr. Seuss), who wrote the story, screenplay and lyrics. It has been rediscovered on dvd, but it’s hard to fathom that this movie still hasn’t become a household name like the Grinch or the Lorax. A young boy dreams that he is in an imaginary world where, assisted by his family's plumber, he must save other piano-playing kids like himself from the dungeons of his … Bart constantly daydreams of a place--the Terwilliker Institute--at which the evil madman is its overlord. Choose an adventure below and discover your next favorite movie or TV show. It featured the Gerald McBoing-Boing short, Gerald McBoing-Boing’s Symphony, as a bonus feature. Amy is currently creative director of an East Village rock & roll club, DJ, and contributor for PKM. "[12] In 2008, Dennis Schwartz wrote that it was "probably the best children's fantasy film ever made by Hollywood—even if it's rambling. As to it’s message? [14], The music that was composed for the film, including material that was not used in the extant copies of the film itself, was released as a set of 3 CDs in 2010. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Dr. Seuss: How the Grinch Stole Christmas! With Peter Lind Hayes, Mary Healy, Hans Conried, Tommy Rettig. [7] Bosley Crowther called the film "strange and confused" and said:[8]. And my long persimmon placket with the platinum braid The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! Young Bart Collins (Tommy Rettig) lives with his widowed mother Heloise (Mary Healy). Still, all these years later, it’s become a cult favorite and an inspiration to many artists, actors and musicians. These are the lyrics to some of the songs in one of my favorite movies of all time, The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T. I've decided that it is my mission in life to make more people aware of this wonderful, slightly obscure film. In the dream, Bart is trapped at the surreal Terwilliker Institute, where the piano teacher is a madman dictator who has imprisoned non-piano-playing musicians. Two of my favorite songs in this film is the baratone executioner, and Dr. T's gleeful song about dressing up. It was directed by Roy Rowland, with many uncredited takes directed by producer Stanley Kramer. (1954), How The Grinch Stole Christmas! Mick Green said that he heard a Dr. Feelgood song on the radio and mistook it for a Johnny Kidd and The Pirates track.

How about The Von Lmo story PKM? However, young Eukariah decides to confront the Grinch. One day he comes home to find a toll booth in his room. It’s no use to start with the frame story, because the film doesn’t. So many highlights, usually the songs, and especially 'Come on and Dress Me'. The film may have fared better over the years; as of February 6, 2017[update], it has a 79% positive Rotten Tomatoes rating. Today is doe-me-doe day! Use the HTML below. Geisel regarded the film as a "debaculous fiasco" and omitted mention of it in his official biography. [2][15] In 2007, a soundtrack CD (ACMEM126CD) was released by Él Records in association with Cherry Red Records. Title: The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! [9] He even stated after the film "Hollywood is not suited for me and I am not suited for it". Hans Conried was enthusiastic about the role, saying in retrospect, "I had never had any such part before, never have since and probably never will again. Watch the film you’ll get it. Bart escapes from the piano and runs down the street to play, with his dog Sport joyfully capering at his heels. Resist the temptation to just watch the musical sequences on YouTube. Come on and dress me up in liverwurst!