Marco Polo DVD NTSC

Alfred Drake and Doretta Morrow star in this made-for-TV musical about the adventures of Marco Polo, with songs and dance numbers based on themes by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov. Cast also includes Paul Ukena, Ross Martin, and Jerome Kilty. Hailed by The New York Times as an eye-filling version of a fascinating story, accompanied...by superior music, Marco Polo is rich in songs and exotic novelty numbers, and offers a rare opportunity to see the beautiful Doretta Morrow in performance. B&W, 80 minutes, 4:3, All regions MARCO POLO Music by Clay Warnick and Mel Pahl, based on themes by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov Book by William Friedberg and Neil Simon Lyrics by Edward Eager Book Staged by Milton Lyon Dances and Musical Numbers staged by James Starbuck Musical Conductor: Charles Sanford Arrangements by Irwin Kostal Produced and Directed by Max Liebman Cast: Marco Polo: Alfred Drake Beggar Girl / Souchon / Kokochin / Chentu: Doretta Morrow Kublai Khan: Paul Ukena Nicolo Polo, Marco s father: Arnold Moss Mafeo Polo, Marco s uncle: George Mitchell Baron: Ross Martin Baron s Son: Jerome Kilty Featured Dancer: Beatrice Kraft Chinese Plate Twirler: Bobby Chang Sword Swallowers: Martin Bros. Whirling Dervish: Bhasker Pyramid Worshippers: Wazzan Troupe Achmid: Ray Drakely Philosopher: Arnold Moss Servant: Jack Ringstag Live telecast of April 14, 1956