I like the storyline of this show,it attract me so much

If you don't like this, we can't be friends.

Like the great film, it's made with a great deal of visible affection both in front of and behind the camera.

All of these films share one commonality, that being a kind of emotional center that humanizes a cast of monsters.

I have never read a set of comments as intelligent about any other film. I too saw it in 1944 or thereabouts, when I was 8, and I've never forgotten it. I am sorry to have to observe, though, that it is almost certain that that this stirring and beautiful old movie will not be telecast or made easily available to the public in any form for the foreseeable future. The reasons have nothing to do with copyright or ownership. They are political, as is indicated by the otherwise puzzling changes that were made in the 1953 version. Quite a book could in fact be written about this film and a few others of the era in connection with the vision of liberty and heroism they display against background of WWII and the politics since.

Sometime in the late 70's-early 80s, Canada College, San Mateo, Calif had a showing of this movie at a restored Redwood City, Calif. theater. Irene Manning attended and took questions. She was charming. The copy they used for the showing came from Dennis Morgan's private collection. The theater was full including the balconies.Since I had always declared this movie my favorite of all time (I saw it when I was 10)I did not let my family come see it with me. I was afraid it would be as hokey as most of the older movies of the era, and they would laugh at me. I was amazed. The story line was relevant to the time. The dialog was not that outdated, in fact it was quite good (and they still made this a musical) Great color and photography. It was hard to believe it had been made in the 40's There must be someone who can get this picture out of the vault and onto DVD before all of us who have loved it and remembered it for over 60 years are gone.

I saw this movie when I was 18 years old in the service, 62 years ago, during WW2. I was really impressed. It was a wonderful movie, and I would give anything to see it again, now. Is there anything you can do to make this movie available, either on tape, or disc? Would gladly buy it at any price. It must be the one with Dennis Morgan and Irene manning. Please respond to mat000@peoplepc.com, or write or call. Thank you, Henry M. Nuspl3736 Gail Dr.Imperial, Mo 63052636-282-4927

I saw the 1943 production when I was just a young boy and fell in love with the movie. I saw it several times and always enjoyed it. The production starring Gordon McRea lacked quality acting and the music was not as good as the one starring Dennis Morgan.Kathryn Grayson made some good musicals. Showboat was one of them, saw it many times also and have it in my video library. Irene Manning's soprano voice is much softer to the ear and much easier to listen to. Kathryn Grayson's voice is a very high pitched, sharp sounding voice. At times too sharp to listen to.I'm no movie critic but I do know what I like. I do hope that eventually the 1943 production of "The Desert Song" will be available on video or DVD for old timers like me to enjoy the nostaglia of watching and listening to one of the truly great musicals from the early days of Hollywood.