It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World

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Overview

Long before Rat Race, director Stanley Kramer put together a cast of notable comic talents and sent them on a madcap chase around the country looking for lost loot. Now, MGM has seen fit to release It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World in a solid DVD package that's sure to satisfy fans of the film. The picture is presented in a 16 x 9 widescreen transfer. As this is an older film, the print has a bit of wear and tear, though nothing to get upset over. It's certainly better than most VHS editions. Sound is presented in ...
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Overview

Long before Rat Race, director Stanley Kramer put together a cast of notable comic talents and sent them on a madcap chase around the country looking for lost loot. Now, MGM has seen fit to release It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World in a solid DVD package that's sure to satisfy fans of the film. The picture is presented in a 16 x 9 widescreen transfer. As this is an older film, the print has a bit of wear and tear, though nothing to get upset over. It's certainly better than most VHS editions. Sound is presented in Dolby Digital 5.1 and is a worthy treatment, though nothing earth-shaking. Extras include a lengthy documentary on the making of the film, a truckload of extended scenes, and a pair of trailers. With such a fine cast, many of whom are still living, a commentary track would have been welcome. However, even without it, It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World is offered in a fine DVD edition and is certainly worth owning.
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Special Features

Closed Caption; English and French 5.1 surround; English, French and Spanish subtitles
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Editorial Reviews

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Only the super-wide screen Cinerama format could hold all of the comedy stars in It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World, not to mention the title itself. Just as the bloated Cinerama feature How the West Was Won sought to outdo any Western before it, World fancied itself the comedy to end all comedies. It paraded an unparalleled list of famous comics across the screen, in both feature roles and cameos: Jimmy Durante, Milton Berle, Buster Keaton, Sid Caesar, Buddy Hackett, Mickey Rooney, Phil Silvers, Peter Falk, Jonathan Winters, Jack Benny, Carl Reiner, Jerry Lewis, Dick Shawn, The Three Stooges, and many more. The film operates under the belief that having all of these funny people on screen is enough to get laughs, and occasionally, World can't help but crash under the strain of its frenetic pace and oppressive running time. Director Stanley Kramer smartly puts the most solid of Hollywood stars, Spencer Tracy, at the heart of all the slapstick madness. This was quite a radical departure for Kramer and Tracy, considering their previous two films together had been the dramas Inherit the Wind and Judgment at Nuremberg.
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Product Details

  • Release Date: 10/7/2003
  • UPC: 027616902740
  • Original Release: 1963

    • Rating:

  • Source: Mgm (Video & Dvd)
  • Region Code: 1
  • Language: English
  • Time: 2:41:00
  • Format: DVD
  • Sales rank: 234

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Spencer Tracy Capt. C.G. Culpepper
Milton Berle J. Russell Finch
Sid Caesar Melville Crump
Buddy Hackett Benjy Benjamin
Mickey Rooney Ding Bell
Ethel Merman Mrs. Marcus
Phil Silvers Otto Meyer
Dick Shawn Sylvester Marcus
Jimmy Durante Smiler Grogan
Buster Keaton Jimmy the Crook
Jonathan Winters Lennie Pike
Edie Adams Monica Crump
Dorothy Provine Emmeline Finch
Eddie "Rochester" Anderson Cab Driver
Ben Blue Airplane Pilot
Alan Carney Police Sergeant
Barrie Chase Mrs. Haliburton
William Demarest Chief of Police
Peter Falk Cab Driver
Paul Ford Col. Wilberforce
Leo Gorcey Cab Driver
Edward Everett Horton Dinckler
Don Knotts Nervous Man
Carl Reiner Tower Control
Andy Devine Sheriff Mason
Sterling Holloway Fire Chief
Marvin Kaplan Irwin
Charles Lane Airport Manager
Charles McGraw Lieutenant
ZaSu Pitts Switchboard Operator
Madlyn Rhue Police Secretary
Arnold Stang Ray
Jesse White Radio Tower Operator
Lloyd Corrigan Mayor
Selma Diamond Voice Only
Stan Freberg Deputy Sheriff
Louise Glenn Voice Only
Ben Lessy George, the Steward
Bobo Lewis Pilot's Wife
Nick Stewart [Nicodemus] Truck Driver
Sammee Tong Chinese Laundryman
Norman Fell Detective
Nicholas Georgiade Detective
Jim Backus Tyler Fitzgerald
Paul Birch Patrolman
Joe E. Brown Union Official
Chick Chandler
Stanley Clements
Curly Joe DeRita Fireman
Minta Durfee
Roy Engel
Larry Fine Fireman
Don C. Harvey Helicopter Observer
Moe Howard Fireman
Allen Jenkins Police Officer
Tom Kennedy Traffic Cop
Harry Lauter Radio Operator
Jerry Lewis Mad Driver
Mike Mazurki Sarge
Cliff Norton
Barbara Pepper
Roy Roberts
Eddie Ryder Tower Radioman
Howard Da Silva Airport Officer
Terry-Thomas J. Algernon Hawthorne
Doodles Weaver Salesman
John Zaccaro
Technical Credits
Stanley Kramer Director, Producer
Mack David Songwriter
Linwood G. Dunn Special Effects
Walter G. Elliott Sound/Sound Designer
Gene Fowler Jr. Editor
Ernest Gold Score Composer, Songwriter
Gordon Gurnell Art Director
Robert Jones Editor
Joseph Kish Set Decoration/Design
Frederic Knudtson Editor
George Lane Makeup
Ernest Laszlo Cinematographer
Danny Lee Special Effects
Carey Loftin Stunts
Lynn Reynolds Makeup
Tania Rose Screenwriter
William Rose Screenwriter
Rudolph Sternad Production Designer
Bill Thomas Costumes/Costume Designer
Marvin Willens Stunts
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Scene Index

Side #1 --
1. Main Title [4:20]
2. Big Dubya [4:55]
3. Mum's the Word [5:16]
4. Head Games [5:20]
5. Captain Culpepper [2:07]
6. Splits [6:48]
7. Reckless [4:13]
8. Other Means [5:58]
9. Piece of the Pie [4:25]
10. Dirty Lies [6:07]
11. Demolition [4:03]
12. Shake It Up [5:37]
13. Full Circle [5:31]
14. Downhill [4:26]
15. Equal Treatment [4:17]
16. Mixed Nuts [4:51]
17. Big Bang [1:44]
18. High Tension [4:31]
19. Intermission [:43]
20. Out of Control [4:22]
21. Emergency Priority [4:01]
22. Loopy [5:10]
23. Out Alive [7:07]
24. Arrival [6:03]
25. W [5:34]
26. The Dig [:26]
27. To the Police [7:10]
28. Leniency [4:28]
29. Crooked Cop [2:50]
30. Mad for Money [2:39]
31. Airborne Hag [3:31]
32. The End [8:17]
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Menu

Side #1 --
   Play Movie
   Scene Selections
   Languages
      Spoken Languages: English
      Spoken Languages: Français
      Subtitles: English
      Subtitles: Français
      Subtitles: Español
      Subtitles: None
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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    HIlarious!

    I have been watching this movie at least once a year since it's release in the 1960's and each time I pick up something that I missed before. Obviously when I saw it as a kid, I could really only laugh at the physical parts, but as an adult-oh my gravy-Ethel Merman is every man's mother in law nightmare! And the scene with her son Dick Shawn crying in the car"your baby's coming for you mama" -just too funny. There are so many lines in this movie that you will find yourself repeating to people and just laugh and laugh. Good clean fun without one curse word or nudity. Why can't they make movies like this anymore? A movie for all ages-don't miss this classic.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Downright FUNNY

    The first time I saw It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World, I couldn't stop the laughing. Even now when I still watch it, I can't control my laughter. This movie definetly deserves 5 stars!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    a "youngster's" review

    I first saw this movie when I was 21, 3 years ago. Granted I could only recognize half of the all-star cast and probably missed a few 'inside jokes' due to age, but i still highly enjoyed this movie. I'd recommend it to anyone of any age. total classic. note: the remake with Whoopi Goldberg, Seth Green, and that guy who plays Mr. Bean was good as well but i personally perfer the original.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Amazing, Hilarious, and Wonderful

    This movie is loaded with every kind of comedy, from outrageous slapstick to the more rare subtle sight gag. I can remember getting hysterical with laughter in the theater the first time I saw it. Worth at least one viewing.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    BEST MOVIE ... for the BEST LAUGHS!

    I love this movie so much ... I remember my brother and I watching it all the time when we were young ... This movie brigns back lots of good memories and always brings back the laughter ... I would recommend this movie to EVERYONE!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    The funnest movie ever

    I saw this when it came out at a theater and never laughed so hard before or since. My sides actually ached with laughter. One of the BEST comedy movies ever made.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    One of my all time favorites

    I remember my parents letting me watch this almost 30 years ago and I still laugh my butt off. If you want to laugh get this movie.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    This movie is a comedy classic

    I have watched this movie many times and it always brings me to tears from laughing so much.......

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Curious

    Hi, my name is Chris Raymond, from Denham Springs, LA. I have never seen this movie. The reason for this is that I am trying to find information on my grandfather Julian Raymond. I was told that he had a very small part in either acting or producing this movie, I really do not know though. If anyone has any information at all I would greatly appreciate an e-mail from you @ Bigcrunk01@aol.com Thank you for your help. Chris Raymond

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    If there's a more hilarious comedy ever made, I can't think of it

    I saw this movie on it's original release when it was in Cinerama. While this DVD is a 'widescreen' format, the 'widescreen' is only the middle third of the three Cinerama screens, so you're only seeing one-third of the movie but still that one-third is immensely better than a television formatted screening. The cast is legendary (Jim Backus is the name one reviewer was trying to remember). The extras are extraordinary (especially the documentary interviews with cast members). The most important quality that makes it a classic is it's watchability. I never tire of seeing it again, and I've literally watched it dozens of times. If you've never seen it, you must. If you haven't seen it in so long you can't recall when the last time was, you must watch it again. If you're too young to remember any of the cast, it doesn't matter. This is the one in which to discover them!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    The movie to watch when you need a laugh!

    This is absolutely the funniest movie I ever watched.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Constant laughter

    This movie just keeps going with one funny act after another. Its great to see all of the greatest comedians together in one movie. And its fun to watch it to pick out the dozen or so cameo's.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    only the best movie ever made

    where else can you see almost every comedian of that time in one movie.not to mention that it is a movie for all ages. well done

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    One of the best comedys I have ever seen.

    I am 50 years old. I watched this film when I was only 11 years old, and was never able to forget it. I do not think it is necessary to add anything else. This comedy is absolutely amazing.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    One of the funniest movies EVER

    So good that they just remade it as ''Ratrace''. This is a chance to watch some of the best commedians of the century at work. Add in some zany stunts and a half-dozen great set-pieces and you have a wonderful evening's entertainment.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    WOW

    This is one picture you should not miss. Funny as all outdoors. It's a great cast especially Ethel Merman who gives one of her best performances. I laughed all the way through.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    A Who's Who's of the comedians of the Fifties!!!

    If you like to laugh and laugh until you cry then don't miss seeing the movie!!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Great cast in an ok film

    This film is worth owning only because of the cast. How wonderful to see greats like Leo Gorcey, Zasu Pitts, Buster Keaton and the Three Stooges! I wish Stan laurel had said yes. The film itself is just ok, very slow at times and long stretches between laughs.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Hilarious screwball comedy

    I dare you to watch this movie and not laugh! The cast of characters, including cameo appearances, is too long to list. For the most enjoyment, view in the wide screen version.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Funniest film ever

    This is the funniest motion picture I ever saw, bar none. The storyline and associated actors work in perfect harmony to produce a comedic masterpiece. I am amazed that some film reviewers dislike this movie, but that is their loss.

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