A funny thing happened on the way to the Forum

Summary: Zero Mostel portrays a conniving slave who uses his wiles to attain his freedom during the days of the Roman Empire.

Item details

ISBN: 0792844815
ISBN: 9780792844815
Physical Description: videorecording
videodisc
1 videodisc (1 hr 37 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Edition: Widescreen.
Publisher: Culver City, CA : MGM Home Entertainment, c2000.

General Note:	Originally released as a motion picture in 1966. Based on the stage play produced by Harold Prince. Includes original theatrical trailer.
Formatted Contents Note:	Feature presentation (ca. 97 min.). Music and dance numbers: "A comedy tonight" / sung by Zero Mostel under opening credits -- [Dances by courtesans] / performed by Helen Funai, Myrna White, Jennifer Baker and Susan Baker, Lucienne Bridou -- "I'm lovely" / sung by Annette Andre and Michael Crawford -- "Everybody ought to have a maid" / sung by Michael Hordern, Zero Mostel, Jack Gifford, Phil Silvers -- "Bring me my bride" / sung by Leon Greene -- [Acrobatic act] / performed by Phil Silvers, others -- "You're lovely" / sung by Zero Mostel, Jack Gifford -- [Funeral dirge] / sung by Leon Greene ; danced by female ensemble -- "A comedy tonight" / sung by Zero Mostel and other cast members.
Creation/Production Credits Note:	Book, Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart ; music and lyrics, Stephen Sondheim.
Participant or Performer Note:	Zero Mostel, Phil Silvers, Jack Gilford, Buster Keaton, Michael Crawford.
System Details Note:	DVD; widescreen presentation; Dolby digital, English stereo. surround, Spanish momo.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note:	For private home use only.
Language Note:	English or Spanish; with subtitles in French or Spanish. Closed-captioned.