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minnelli on minnelli full frame
from broadway to hollywood to history . one of m g ms most ingenious directors vincente minnelli is the subject of this documentary . it is hosted by his daughter liza minnelli who lovingly reminisces about her fathers career on broadway and in the movies . the retrospective begins with minellis arrival in hollywood in 1940 leaving behind a successful career in the new york theatre that included not only directing but stints as a production designer costume designer and artist and covers his oscar win for gigi in 1958 his transition from musicals to dramas including the now classic the bad and the beautiful and his marriage to judy garland . the documentary culminates with his being bestowed frances highest honor the commander nationale of legion of honor for his loving portrayal of france in such hits as gigi and an american in paris an honor he received only weeks before his death in 1986 . minnellis twenty six years at m g m left a legacy of musicals that remain the most beloved cherished films i hollywood history . we are lucky to have been blessed with his talent a talent that continues to bring joy to generations of moviegoers .
vhs 88 minutes mgm