After supporting roles in Flying Down to Rio sent their movie careers soaring, Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers starred for the first time in this witty and delightful escapade about marriage, divorce and all the romantic complications that come in between. The Gay Divorcee set the style, tone, and behind-the-camera talents for the Astaire/Rogers classics to come and captured five Academy Award nominations including Best Picture.

Six-disc set includes: Brigadoon (1954)While on a hunting trip in Scotland, New Yorkers Tommy Albright (Gene Kelly) and Jeff Douglas (Van Johnson) stumble upon the magical village of Brigadoon, which appears for one day every 100 years. And when Tommy falls in love with beautiful enchantress Fiona (Cyd Charisse), he must decide if he should stay or return to his humdrum life. With Elaine Stewart, Barry Jones. The classic Lerner and Loewe score includes "From This Day On," "I'll Go Home with Bonnie Jean," "The Heather on the Hill." 108 min. C/Rtg: G Guys And Dolls (1955)Damon Runyon's colorful gangsters come to life in this lavish film adaptation of Frank Loesser's beloved Broadway musical. Frank Sinatra is Nathan Detroit, proprietor of "the oldest established permanent floating crap game in New York," and Marlon Brando is high-rolling gambler Sky Masterson; with Jean Simmons, Vivian Blaine, Stubby Kaye. The score includes "Luck Be a Lady," "Adelaide's Lament," "Sit Down, You're Rockin' the Boat." 149 min. C/Rtg: NR The Pajama Game (1957)Labor relations take on a whole new meaning in George Abbott and Stanley Donen's filming of the hit Broadway musical, itself based on the 1953 novel "7 1/2 Cents," with garment worker activist "Babe" Williams (Doris Day) and factory foreman Sid Sorokin (John Raitt) playing the enemies-turned-lovers. "Steam Heat," "Hey There," and "I'm Not at All in Love" are among the memorable Adler/Ross tunes enhanced by Bob Fosse's choreography. With Carol Haney. 102 min. C/Rtg: NR Damn Yankees (1958)A lifelong and long-suffering Washington Senators fan makes a deal with the devilish Mr. Applegate (Ray Walston) and is transformed into young slugger Joe Hardy (Tab Hunter), ready to lead his club to the pennant, in this hit adaptation of the Broadway musical comedy from George Abbott (who co-directed with Stanley Donen). Gwen Verdon is Lola, Applegate's sultry sidekick; look for choreographer Bob Fosse as a mambo dancer. The score includes "Heart," "Whatever Lola Wants." 111 min. C/Rtg: NR Gypsy (1962)Smash musical about the life of stripper Gypsy Rose Lee. Natalie Wood plays the vaudeville singer-turned-burlesque star, with Rosalind Russell as her abrasive stage mother. The Stephen Sondheim-Jule Styne score includes such gems as "Everything's Coming Up Roses," "Small World," and "You Gotta Have a Gimmick." With Karl Malden, Ann Jillian. 143 min. C/Rtg: NR The Boy Friend (1971)Director Ken Russell spoofs and salutes Hollywood musicals of the '30s in this heartfelt film. When the leading lady (Glenda Jackson) of a small-time theater company injures her ankle, she's replaced by a lowly assistant stage manager named Polly (Twiggy). Their show gets really wild when a big-time movie director comes recruiting, and Polly falls for her co-star (Christopher Gable). Classic show tunes and grand dance numbers highlight this production of Sandy Wilson's play. 136 min. C/Rtg: G

Four-disc set includes: Easter Parade (1948) Judy Garland and Fred Astaire's only movie together was this spectacular Irving Berlin musical. After splitting with his longtime dance partner, Nadine (Ann Miller), Don (Astaire) recruits chorus girl Hannah (Garland) to join him. The new dancing duo starts to fall for each other, but it could all come crashing down when Hannah thinks Don harbors feelings for Nadine. Peter Lawford co-stars. Songs include the title song, "A Couple of Swells," "Steppin' Out with My Baby," and more. 103 min. C/Rtg: NR The Band Wagon (1953) Director Vincente Minnelli's charming musical comedy stars Fred Astaire as Tony Hunter, a once-popular dancer/actor who hopes to rebound with a new Broadway show. While dealing with his difficult leading lady (Cyd Charisse), Tony finds his comeback endangered when the flamboyant director (Jack Buchanan) changes the breezy comedy into a dark updating of "Faust." With Nanette Fabray, Oscar Levant; songs include "Dancing in the Dark," "Shine on Your Shoes," "That's Entertainment." 112 min. C/Rtg: NR Silk Stockings (1957) Paris is the setting for this lively musical adaptation of the 1955 Broadway hit (which is itself a version of the classic movie comedy "Ninotchka"), in which an audacious movie producer (Fred Astaire) attempts to woo Soviet operative Ninotchka (Cyd Charisse), who's been sent to the City of Lights to bring a defecting film composter back to Russia. Able support from Jules Munshin, Peter Lorre, and Janis Paige, and a Cole Porter score that includes "Too Bad," "All of You," and the title tune add to the fun. 117 min. C/Rtg: NR Finian's Rainbow (1968) When he emigrated from the Auld Sod to the American South, Finian McLonergan (Fred Astaire) brought along a stolen magical pot of gold. Unfortunately, the leprechaun (Tommy Steele) he pilfered it from has tracked him down... and starts causing magical mischief for the locals. Fun take on the Yip Harburg/Fred Saidy stage hit, an early assignment for Francis Ford Coppola, co-stars Petula Clark, Keenan Wynn, Al Freeman, Jr.; score includes "How Are Things in Glocca Morra?" "Look to the Rainbow." 145 min. C/Rtg: G Standard and Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English (SDH).