This DVD is an EDITED version of the roadshow Cinerama film. It is over 20 minutes shorter than the original, VHS-issued version, that has been available for years. In addition to vital scenes, it is missing the overture. Stick to the VHS version until the studio issues a proper DVD.
This movie is a fun movie that breaks generational walls - my Dad and I have never laughed so hard - take a ride back in time when slapstick comedy was at its best. Best of the best names from the past.
i saw this movie in 1966. it made my sides hurt with so much laughter. i liked the price of the movie and the folks i delt with kept me well informed during the sale and after. a good sale all the way around. thank you.
My Parents always talked about how funny this movie was. So several years ago, I finally decided to sit down and watch it. I was expecting some hum drum flick with a bunch of no-name actors but... Oh boy!! Was I surprized! This movie is jam packed with laughter, fun, and famous (really famous!) actors. We bought this dvd recently from a wonderful ebay store and decided to make our annual viewing of it a family tradition. I now have the pleasure of being able to share this classic piece of American cinema with my own children. I highly recommend you do the same!
What a great movie. Just about non stop laughs and surprises. I know it is a dated movie meaning that folks that have a bit of age to them might enjoy it better simply because they are more familiar with the characters who at the very least lend a strong nostalgia to the awesome adventure/comedy theme. Watch out though. There are at least two DVD's out there. One has some special features that can only be very nice and welcome to a fan but the other has just the movie and the basic features such as scene selection and closed captions. Enjoy either one but if they are the same price make sure it is the one you want. They sometimes " like with me " copy paste the details of the more extensive DVD and sell the one without the features.
In my opinion it was one of the funniest movies ever made with just about every comedian who was great starring in it. I've seen it along time ago and just had to own a copy for myself. I'd buy it agian if something would ever happen to it.
This movie is great from start to finish. When I first saw this movie VCR's were not invented at that time. This movie is great for the family and hour's of laughter.
This movie has an all star cast that is funny from the opening scene to the very end. Great stunts and slapstick comedy. A good movie thats clean enough for the whole family. "under the big W"
Bought the movie from Circuit City. E-Bayer sold many items and disappeared, Pay Pal refunded my money. The movie is great for someone in there 50's or older contains many of the great Comedians of the 50's and 60's.
Living in Alaska, you can't always find what you want locally. Product was just what I thought it was. I still beleave it's the BEST Movie of ALL-TIME! Thanks eBay! Mark............peace out.
THIS MOVIE IS AN EXCEPTIONALLY GOOD COMEDY, MAINLY BECAUSE OF THE ENORMOUS LIST OF KNOWN COMEDIANS THAT APPEAR IN THIS CRAZY CHASE FOR MONEY. I CAN'T SPELL ALL THEIR NAMES CORRECTLY BUT YOU'LL MAKE OUT WHO I AM TALKING ABOUT (IF YOU ARE OVER 35 YEARS OLD): MICKEY ROONEY, CID CEASOR, TERRY THOMAS, ETHEL MERMAN, AUDRY MEDOWS, SPENCER TRACY, JIM BACUS, JUST TO NAME A FEW.
IT'S A LONG MOVIE (MAYBE TWO HOURS OR SO)BUT BECAUSE OF THE TALENT IN THE MOVIE, AND THE VERY TALENTED WAY THEY DELIVER THEIR LINES, IT HOLDS YOUR ATTENTION. IF YOU LIKE TO LAUGH; YOU'LL LOVE IT. IF YOU DON'T LIKE COMEDY YOU SHOULDN'T BUY IT.
I first saw this movie in 1964, and I still laugh myself silly every time I watch it (the fire truck ladder scene!). Lots of action, lots of laughs, and TONS of lovable and despicable characters.
Think of a comedian or entertainer from vaudeville through the 60's and there's a good bet they either starred or had a cameo in this movie.It is truely a time capsule of some of the world's best talent. Beautifully filmed!
What I also like about it is that It's a film I feel absolutely feel comfortable watching with my grand kids. Clean and wholesome. They truely don't make them like this anymore!
The year was 1968 and my Daddy and I watched this movie over and over and over... each time we would split our sides with laughter for nearly three hours. Daddy is gone now---but his memory lives on with me in the times we shared together. This movie was only one of dozens that we shared in a simpler time gone by. The Movie was worth a few dollars, but the memories are priceless. This movie was one of the greats. Possibly I can help Dad to live on for his grandchildren by sharing this movie with them. Daddy,I miss you.
If you like movies with a good story line and plot, then this is the movie for you. It's a 250 mile chase in four vehicles to the Santa Rosita park, California, where they find $350,000 buried under a big W (palm trees). All of the major characters in the movie (and there are a lot of them) are stars in their own right. It is a compilation of many actors and comedians of the 1960's. I enjoyed the action footage of the chase scenes and the way the camera captures the emotions of each of the actors. Everyone of them has their own personality that mixes very well with the others. There is no one star that takes over the whole movie (even Spencer Tracy is more of a catalyst to the movie than the focus of the movie). I have watched this movie multiple times and not gotten bored. It's almost like the I Love Lucy sitcoms. You can watch them over and over again and still get a good laugh. In this movie, Johnathon Winters is my favorite actor. He plays the gullible (but not nieve) truck driver who seems to always get the short-end-of-the-stick throughout the movie. He is great! The movie is long, however, there were so many funny scenes, that I don't notice the three plus hours fly by. Get this movie if you want a little nostalgia and a good laugh. I highly recommend it. Lu :-)
This is one of the funniest old movies ever made. They don't make like this any more. The cast was perfect, everyone was outstanding and made the one of the best comedies of all time. You will not be disappointed with this one . A must have movie...
this is one of my very favorite movies of all time. So many gem actors in it, each situation is funny and palyed well. I love love love this movie and completely recomend it to anyone who wants a real good time
A true classic that included Spencer Tracy doing comedy. Many great performances by well known comics of the day. Do you remember Ben Blue? He apperars along with Phil Silvers. Must see and own. Pull it out and play it again when you need to laugh. It is a bit long (was two VHS tapes). If you enjoy comedy, you won't be dissappointed.
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World - - yor doing your self an injustice to not see this movie this is a must see movie not onlt does it contain most of the best comedie screen plays you will start laughing and never quit tillti is over .