Thu 10/29 @ 7PM
Bing Crosby, Bob Hope and Dorothy Lamour starred in a series of “road” films in the 40s and early 50s that took them to exotic locals where they spoofed the prevalent ideas about those faraway places — although undoubtedly some of their takes would strike us today as stereotypical or even racist. It was a different time.
That should make The Musical Theatre Project’s upcoming Movie at Home discussion exceptionally interesting. The film is the 1942 entry in the series, Road to Morocco, whose plot finds Hope and Crosby as castaways sold into slavery, facing violent mob of Arabs and competing for the hand of a princess (Lamour). The plot is convoluted, wacky and not at all believable, but does feature Crosby singing his chart-topping hit, “Moonlight Becomes You.”
First, go to TMTP’s website and watch artistic director Bill Rudman’s introduction of what to look for when you watch the film. Then go to AmazonPrime, iTunes or YouTube and stream the film. Finally, join Rudman for the post-film discussion on Thursday October 29. He’ll also host a Q&A if the whole thing leaves you scratching your head.
Go here to join the discussion.