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Dubbed singing voices in Classic films on DVD - Part 1
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BrigadoonBrigadoon
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The rich expressive voice of Carol Richards was never heard to better advantage than for Cyd Charisse in this film.
My Fair Lady (Two-Disc Special Edition)My Fair Lady (Two-Disc Special Edition)
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The most well-known ghost-singing job in film history - the versatile Marni Nixon doing a tremendous rescue job for the decidedly non-musical Audrey Hepburn. Jeremy Brett is dubbed by Bill Shirley.
You Were Never LovelierYou Were Never Lovelier
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Nan Wynn`s voice was certainly the most lilting Rita Hayworth ever had. Just listen to "I'm Old-fashioned" - what a perfect combination!
Dead ReckoningDead Reckoning
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Lots of dubbings was used in film noirs - just listen to Trudy Stevens totally capturing Lizabeth Scott`s very unique voice.
This Gun For Hire (Universal Noir Collection)This Gun For Hire (Universal Noir Collection)
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Martha Mears - the most frequently used voice double in film history - is the perfect voice for Veronica Lake. She dubbed voices in over 50 films.
State Fair (60th Anniversary Edition)State Fair (60th Anniversary Edition)
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A seamless match that went on in several Fox musicals was Louanne Hogan for Jeanne Crain. This was their first pairing.
Down to EarthDown to Earth
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Anita Ellis sings beautifully for Hayworth - Parks, Platt and Jergens are all dubbed as well, the latter by Kay Starr!
Fancy PantsFancy Pants
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Annette Warren sings for the second time for Lucy, that was also her in Sorrowful Jones
Li'l AbnerLi'l Abner
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Imogene Lynn does the memorable singing for Leslie Parrish.
The Sea ChaseThe Sea Chase
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Lana Turner was always dubbed - here WB's resident dubbing queen, Bonnie Lou Williams, handles the vocals.
My Darling ClementineMy Darling Clementine
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Dubbings were usede in 100s of westerns - Kay St.Germaine does the warbling for Linda Darnell.
The Five PenniesThe Five Pennies
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Eileen Wilson sang for many actresses, including Barbara Bel Geddes in this biopic.
Call Me MadamCall Me Madam
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Perennially-dubbed Vera-Ellen gets the divine Carol Richards treatment. Sanders sings for himself!
The Harvey GirlsThe Harvey Girls
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Virginia Rees sings for Lansbury, Marion Doenges for Charisse
The Princess and the PirateThe Princess and the Pirate
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Louanne Hogan is on hand to supply the vocals for lovely Virginia Mayo, who was always dubbed.
Show BoatShow Boat
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We all know this one, Ava Gardner was dubbed by Annette Warren after her own half-talking vocals were not considered up to par.
Somewhere in the Night (Fox Film Noir)Somewhere in the Night (Fox Film Noir)
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Joan Barton provides the singing voice for Nancy Guild in her sole musical turn.
Song of the Thin ManSong of the Thin Man
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Carol Arden gets the film starting, chirping for Gloria Grahame.
GildaGilda
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Anita Ellis Puts the Blame on Mame for Rita and handles every note she sings, even off-screen humming!
GigiGigi
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Betty Wand provides a not very authentic-sounding French singing voice for heroine Leslie Caron.
White ChristmasWhite Christmas
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Trudy Stevens sings for Vera-Ellen (at the suggestion of Rosemary Clooney)
Pal JoeyPal Joey
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Jo Ann Greer sings for Hayworth for the last time, Trudy Stevens (not Erwin!) sings for Kim Novak
Holiday Inn (Special Edition)Holiday Inn (Special Edition)
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Marjorie Reynolds is dubbed by Martha Mears for the first of 3 times in this timeless holiday favorite.
Summer StockSummer Stock
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Hans Conried is dubbed by Pete Roberts as he duets "Memory Island" with Gloria DeHaven
The King and I (50th Anniversary Edition)The King and I (50th Anniversary Edition)
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The redoubtable Marni Nixon again at her finest, mastering the exact tone of Deborah Kerr's voice.