Oklahoma (Full Frame)

VHS, G, 145 minutes, CBS / FOX

A joyous celebration of frontier life sweeps across the Western plains, driven by an immortal score filled with unforgettable songs. Set in the Oklahoma Territory in the early 1900's, "Oklahoma!" is an idealized vision of a simpler time, a story of tender romance and violent passion. Gordon MacRae is Curly, a sunny, good-natured ranch hand. Shirley Jones is Laurey Williams. the farmer's daughter he loves. Rod Steiger is the menacing Jud, who tries to come between them. With choreography by Agnes de Mille, the score is ripe with classics: "Oh, What A Beautiful Mornin'," "The Surrey With The Fringe On Top," "People Will Say We're In Love," "Oklahoma" and many more. This was the first Rodgers and Hammerstein collaboration, starting the most successful creative partnership in the history of musical theater.