Athena (1954) #WarnerArchive #WarnerBros #Athena

Jane Powell and Debbie Reynolds head the cast of this underrated MGM musical gem, a true original whose book and score were written specifically for this film, and not adapted from a literary or stage source. A staid society lawyer (Edmund Purdom) and his singing sensation pal (Vic Damone) get corralled by a pair of sibling scions (Powell & Reynolds) from an extended family of fitness fanatics. Found amidst the crew of bodybuilders and gymnasts that make up the clan is a young Steve Reeves, who would soon star in a Herculean string of sword and sandal epics. The film boasts a gorgeous original score of songs written by Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane (Meet Me in St. Louis).

Special Features: 3 Outtake Musical Numbers: “Competition Dance,” “Imagine (Second Reprise)” with Vic Damone and Debbie Reynolds and “Love Can Change the Stars (Duet Reprise)” with Jane Powell and Edmund Purdom; Theatrical Trailer.

Directed By Richard Thorpe
Starring Jane Powell, Edmund Purdom, Debbie Reynolds

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