Hollywood Singing and Dancing. The 1950s, The Golden Era of the MusicalHollywood Singing and Dancing. The 1950s, The Golden Era of the Musical
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DVD, 2009
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DVD, 2009
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Examines the history of Hollywood musical films. This program covers the 1950s, exploring how the post-war years were alive with bold experimentation. Later in the decade, rock & roll became the musical of choice for the younger generation and movie musicals followed suit. Highlights include films based on Broadway musicals like "The king and I," "Oklahoma!," "Carousel," and "South Pacific," and stars including Marilyn Monroe, Betty Grable, Esther Williams, Jane Powell, Judy Garland, Mitzi Gaynor, Leslie Caron, Doris Day, Debbie Reynolds, Elvis Presley, and Pat Boone.
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