[10] In June Dick Haymes ended his contract with 20th Century Fox and signed a two picture deal with Universal, one of whom would be the lead in up in Central Park. You Ain’t Heard Nothin’ Yet. More Audio Recordings like this. Vincent Price to Wax 'Central Park' Songs Bawden, James & Miller, Ron. Based on the play Up in Central Park by Herbert Fields with a screenplay by Karl Tunberg, the film is about a newspaper reporter and the daughter of an immigrant maintenance man who help expose political corruption in New York City in the 1870s.[2][3]. The failing New York Times is attempting to deceive the world about what is happening underneath the tent complex set up in Central Park. When Timothy tries to tell his daughter about Boss Tweed's true character, she refuses to listen, having become romantically involved with the married man. Up in Central Park, And a lion-hunter In the jungle dark, And a Chinese dentist, And a British queen--All fit together In the same machine. Astaire has been in lots of pictures, he's intelligent and creative as the dickens, and we think he could and would be the right man for the job. After John's story appears in the paper, Timothy is fired, but when Rosie appeals to an infatuated Boss Tweed to give her father another chance, he agrees. Movie Reviews By Reviewer Type. "I know Fred is anxious to do it but since we plan it as a big production it needs plenty of time and preparation. View production, box office, & company info, Slim Durbin and Marvelous Rendition of 'Last Rose of Summer'. Not a bad film, in fact quite good, just a little underwhelming at the same time. Read Full Synopsis Cast + Crew Previous Cast Members More Cast Members. The mans name is Boss Tweed(Vincent Price) .Tweed puts Timothy in charge of Central Park. In New York City in the 1870s, as the city prepares for the upcoming election, corrupt political boss William Tweed (Vincent Price) and his Tammany Hall political machine are working hard to re-elect their candidates, including Mayor Oakley (Hobart Cavanaugh), in order to continue exploiting the coffers of the city and state. Up in Central Park Deanna Durbin is just radiant and brings girlish naiveté to good effect, she's in great voice too, love the richness. University Press of Kentucky: Lexington, KY, 2017. Up in Central Park (Revival, Musical, Comedy, Broadway) opened in New York City May 19, 1947 and played through May 31, 1947. HOLLYWOOD BUZZES New York Times 28 Sep 1947: X5. Audio Recording LUTE SONG Musical Show. According to the reviewer, the director should have "moved his camera out onto the meadows instead of focusing so much on plush, stuffy interiors. The 30-minute adaptation starred Durbin and Haymes in their screen roles. Mar 13, 2016. Central Park: Growing Up in Central Park - See 132,865 traveler reviews, 78,262 candid photos, and great deals for New York City, NY, at Tripadvisor. Albert Sharpe contributes some mil dhumor as Miss Durbin's doting parent. Other than the omissions of some of the best songs of Up in Central Park or reducing them to musical cues, the scant length and Dick Haymes' at times likable but stiff performance(he does have a nice voice though and in all fairness his material is not as juicy as Durbin's and Price's), it's in the production values where Up in Central Park falls down most on. Gone, too, are most of the songs, a regrettable elimination, since Deanna Durbin is on hand and in extremely good voice. (1948). By THOMAS F. BRADY. Add the first question. And Dick Haymes, who sings pleasantly, is restricted to "When She Walks in the Room" and to participating in "Carousel in the Park. Its roots muscle under the surrounding cobblestones, heaving them up in surreal, undulating waves. "Full cast and crew for Up in Central Park", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Up_in_Central_Park_(film)&oldid=1017668599, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, "When She Walks in the Room" (Sigmund Romberg and Dorothy Fields), "Carousel in the Park" (Sigmund Romberg and Dorothy Fields), "Oh Say, Can You See (What I See)" (Sigmund Romberg and Dorothy Fields), This page was last edited on 14 April 2021, at 01:08. Meanwhile, Timothy, upset over his daughter's involvement with Tweed, approaches John and offers to help him gain evidence against the political boss by breaking into city hall and examining the city's financial records. And, incredibly, one of the most beautiful songs by Sigmond Romberg and Dorothy Fields, "Close as Pages in a Book," was recorded by Deanna Durbin and Dick Haymes but not included in the film! "[19], In his review for Rovi, Hal Erickson wrote that the best scene of the film was Currier & Ives ballet, one of the few holdovers from the stage version. New York Times 20 Oct 1946: X3. Nice, nice, very nice; Nice, nice, very nice; Nice, nice, very nice--So many different people In the same device.” ― Kurt Vonnegut, Cat's Cradle [12] “I took the part because Fred Astaire was going to direct, but he quit on opening day of filming,” said Vincent Price. Was this review helpful to you? Rosie and her father Timothy( Albert Sharpe) arrive in New York and end up involved with a man who basically runs New York and all the politicians. John refuses the bribe. MUSIC: Raymond Scott. William Marcy "Boss" Tweed, portrayed by actor Vincent Price in the film, was a corrupt political boss, who headed what would later be known as the "Tweed Ring." This FAQ is empty. A grandson of a recently deceased millionaire mistakes a beautiful female disc jockey for her aunt, who once dated the grandfather. New York Times 12 Oct 1947: X5. The one voice opposing Boss Tweed's organization is John Matthews (Dick Haymes), a young naïve reporter for The New York Times. Say Can You See," is a new, if not too sprightly addition; "Carousel in the Park" is old but good, and then there is the classical "Pace, Pace Mio Dio" to complete the vocal range. A young woman who wants to break into the theater schemes to become the protege of a famous Broadway star. Tunberg also changed the story from the Broadway musical to focus on two Irish immigrants who come to New York, are originally fans of Tweed, then come to see his corruption. Released by Sepia Recordings in 2012 containing music from Up in Central Park (1948). [15], Filming started October 1947. [9] Eventually Sistrom would be assigned to another project and Karl Tunberg would write and produce the movie. Soon after, John tries to convince Rosie of Boss Tweed's dishonesty, but is unsuccessful. JOM' DISTRIBUTION IS SHIFTED TO RKO New York Times 10 Sep 1947: 31. [1], Tunberg changed the names of some characters in the script based on real people in order to avoid legal hassles with their descendants. Later that night, Rosie almost discovers Boss Tweed's true character when he makes numerous, lecherous advances toward her during dinner, but is interrupted by Timothy, who mistakenly believes that he was invited. “Perhaps he finally read the script.”[13], In September the role of Durbin's father was given to Albert Sharpe, who had been in Finian's Rainbow on Broadway and was borrowed from RKO. Albert Sharpe is also good. Babies and small children are being treated beneath the tents of the field medical hospital in Central Park, New York. Over … Up in Central Park (Original, Musical, Comedy, Broadway) opened in New York City Jan 27, 1945 and played through Apr 13, 1946. Deanna Durbin plays Rosie Moore a young immigrant to America in the late 1800s. A senator's daughter (who can't help singing) follows her boyfriend West in the days of the California gold rush. Find activities, attractions, events, concerts, tours, sports, yoga, fitness classes, children's activities, family-friendly activities, the Central Park Zoo and much more. This 1,760 square foot house sits on a 5,009 square foot lot and features 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. This house has been listed on Redfin since April 16, 2021 and is currently priced at $329,900. Through Boss Tweed's influence, Rosie soon auditions for an opera company, and though she is offered a role in an upcoming production, Tweed insists that she be cast in the current show. It stars Deanna Durbin, Dick Haymes, Vincent Price, Albert Sharpe, Tom Powers, Hobart Cavanaugh, Howard Freeman and … Charles Irwin and Willard Waterman were also featured.[20]. Also smitten with Rosie, John offers Timothy a job with his newspaper. Unaware that John is a reporter, Timothy reveals that some of the park's zoo animals are actually being raised for Boss Tweed's consumption. The costumes are fine, but the sets are rather stuffy and the use of locations are far too restricted, any opportunities of seeing the locations properly are not used to full effect and the likes of the zoo and carousel are only seen in as much as a few shots. New head of production William Goetz decided to make the film in black and white as it was cheaper and films were taking several months to come back from the Technicolor lab. "[19], Regarding the casting, the reviewer wrote, "Durbin is fresh looking in a nice girlish way and displays a convincing amount of naïveté, and Mr. Haymes is agreeable enough, though he looks and acts more like a professional juvenile than a seasoned reporter. [11] The following month Vincent Price was cast as Boss Tweed; Noah Beery Snr had played the part on Broadway but the role was reconfigured so Tweed could be a romantic rival for Durbin's character. ON THE TRAIL OF DEANNA DURBIN Los Angeles Times 9 Nov 1947: B2. After Rosie arranges a meeting between John and Boss Tweed, the political boss offers to sponsor John's proposed novel if he agrees to quit his job at The New York Times. 1946 album by Mary Martin of orig cast. It has a lot of things to like, there are a lot of omissions(We'll be close as Pages in a Book- though it's used as a cue at the end- and Fireman's Bride being the glaring omissions) but the music is still absolutely beautiful, the sprightly Oh Say, Can You See standing out. wrote that the film was "somewhat less successful as entertainment than the play. Sometime later, John meets Timothy, the new Park Superintendent. Up in Central Park soundtrack from 1948, composed by Dorothy Fields, Sigmund Romberg. By THOMAS F. BRADY New York Times 26 Mar 1947: 32. Up in Central Park, DVD, Black & White, Manufactured on Demand, NTSC Format, Comedy-Classic, Musicals (Theatrical), 025192138812 With Deanna Durbin, Dick Haymes, Vincent Price, Albert Sharpe. Filming was delayed because Technicolor lab would be unable to handle the demands of making the movie for several months (they had been particularly hit hard by a strike). 11001 S Central Park … Up In Central Park Cast Ensemble Choir, Chorus Universal Studio Orchestra Performing Ensemble Technical Credits Sigmund Romberg Composer Giuseppe Verdi Original Material Dorothy Fields Lyricist Johnny Green Arranger,Music Direction Hisato Masuyama Liner Notes Francesco Maria Piave Original Material Ray Leaning Graphic Design LARAINE DAY SIGNS FOR FILM WITH UA New York Times 14 June 1947: 19. [1], Price signed a contract with a record company to record four of the songs from the musical: "Up in Central Park", "The Boss", "Rip Van Winkle", and "May I Show You My Currier and Ives". By SAM ZOLOTOW. Get a sneak peek of the new version of this page. Her introductory number, "Oh! Up in Central Park is a 1948 American musical comedy film directed by William A. Seiter and starring Deanna Durbin, Dick Haymes and Vincent Price. The two men are discovered by a drunken Mayor Oakley when he wanders into his office, but they trick him into giving his copies of Boss Tweed's financial dealings to the newspaperman. Buy Up in Central Park [DVD] [Black & White, Manufactured on Demand, NTSC Format] at MoviesUnlimited.com. Set in New York City during the 1870s, Up in Central Park tells of Tammany Hall politics and the corrupt “Boss” Tweed, his crooked political machine a big part of fraudulently constructing Central Park. The situation is further complicated when they both become involved with the same man. Up in Central Park is a 1948 American musical comedy film directed by William A. Seiter and starring Deanna Durbin, Dick Haymes and Vincent Price. Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES.21 Feb 1946: 17. A reporter (Dick Haymes) and an Irishwoman (Deanna Durbin) expose a racketeer (Vincent Price). The choreography and dancing is professional and danced with elegance. NEW YORK — There is a coronavirus ward in tents in Central Park. A makeshift hospital has been set up in a Manhattan convention center. COND: Raymond Scott. In his 1948 review in The New York Times, T.M.P. Editorial Reviews. Mayor A. Oakley Hall was changed to "Oakley", Big Jim Fisk was changed to "Fitz", Governor Hoffman was changed to Governor Morley, Sheriff O'Brien and Controller O'Conner were combined into "Schultz". In terms of scenes, Durbin's and Price's scenes are a joy but the highlight is the great Currier and Ives ballet. Helen Tamaris, who choreographed the stage show, and Howard Bay, who did the stage design, both worked on the movie. In February 1946 Universal announced they had bought the film rights to the musical as a vehicle for Deanna Durbin. The official database for Broadway theatre information Up in Central Park … But as a kid, I grew up in a house familiar with old Hollywood. UP IN CENTRAL PARK. NEBENZAL TO FILM WESTERN PICTURE New York Times ]27 Nov 1946: 22. Up in Central Park Review. CO-FEATURED ROLE FOR RUTH WAR WICK: She Will Be Seen in Hellinger's 'Swell Guy' at Universal-- 5 Premieres in Week Of Local Origin New York Times 29 Apr 1946: 25. 4 of 4 people found this review helpful. It was his film debut. Up in Central Park is a 1948 American musical comedy movie directed by William A. Seiter and was based on the play of the same name by Herbert Fields. Based on the play Up in Central Park by Herbert Fields with a screenplay by Karl Tunberg, the film is about a newspaper reporter and the daughter of an immigrant maintenance man who help expose political corruption in New York City in the 1870s. Up in Central Park is based upon famed operetta composer Sigmund Romberg's final Broadway hit, but as was all too usual for Hollywood adaptations of the period, it was brought to the screen with precious little of the show's music intact. In order to please his dying father, a man convinces a hat-check girl to impersonate his fiancée, but complications arise when the father's health suddenly improves. [7] In October Universal's then head of production William Dozier said he wanted Fred Astaire to direct the film which was going to be made in Technicolor in January 1947. Sigmund Romberg's music, as the conventional opinion goes, is far from his best--competent but hardly memorable. The script is delightfully witty, and the story while not the most exceptional in the world is compelling. Comedy, Certificate: Passed "This depends a lot on how Fred can arrange his other business interests," said Dozier. [1], In March 1947 William Seiter was signed as director. A Hungarian woman whose fortune predicts that she will marry may find it coming true when she meets an army drummer. Paskov, David. [5] The studio paid $100,000. "[19] The producers' decision to reduce the number of songs does not help matters. "[19] Regarding the casting of Vincent Price in the role of Boss Tweed, the reviewer wrote, "a more inappropriate choice could hardly be imagined. Audience Reviews for Up in Central Park. Today, I don’t watch a lot of films from what is commonly thought of as the “Classic” Hollywood era (the 30s or 40s). After he leaves her, Rosie wanders through Central Park, where she is discovered by Timothy and John. The dance scenes are dull and have little relevance to the plot. [17], Durbin's third husband Charles David said she "hated" making her last three films and that she would watch all her old movies except those three.[18]. "[19] Finally, the film fails to exploit the obvious filming location choices in Central Park, restricting them to a few shots of the zoo, the carousel, and a bit of greenery around the superintendent's house. Dick Haymes, though he has all the required energy, must cope with an improbable script. Discover endless things to do in Central Park! Directed by William A. Seiter. But Up In Central Park, which should have at least been filmed in color, was poorly directed, had too few songs, and was...well...sophmoric. A young woman at a girl's school in Switzerland makes up stories about and writes herself letters from an imaginary explorer-adventurer father; and is eventually put in a position where she... See full summary ». [14], Universal merged to become Universal-International. Three sisters who believe life is going to be easy, now that their parents are back together, until one sister falls in love with another's fiancé, and the youngest sister plays matchmaker. By A.H. WEILER. SHUMLIN TO CLOSE 'JEB' ON THURSDAY: COMIC TURNS SERIOUS Vincent Price is perfectly cast, while he's at his best in the menacing yet sympathetic roles he'd take on later it's easy to love how suave, handsome, smarmy and charismatic he is. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. [6], In April 1946 Dwight Taylor was assigned to write the script. A newspaper reporter and the daughter of an immigrant maintenance man help expose political corruption in New York City. From "Dexter" to The Suicide Squad, here are our picks for the reboots and remakes we're most excited for in 2021 and beyond. Musical. Miss Durbin's voice is clear and bell-like, but such a limited repertoire is hardly enough to provide her with a decent workout. 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