Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1950s: The Golden Era of the Musical (2009)
During the 1950s, musical masterpieces that have yet to be equaled were produced in Cinemascope with stereophonic sound. These two episodes explore how the post-war years were alive with bold experimentation in musical film. Later in the decade, Rock & Roll became the musical choice of the younger generation and movie musicals followed suit. Highlights of this 2-part program include: Films based on smash Broadway musicals become the rage. A pretty starlet with no musical training named Marilyn Monroe takes the country by storm in "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes." With favorites from the previous decade continue to delight audiences: Rock & Roll films, songs and musical numbers.
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 128 min
Release Date: March 10, 2009
Cast
- Shirley Jones - Host
- Judy Garland - Self (archive)
- Marilyn Monroe - Self (archive)
- Susan Hayward - Self (archive)
- Doris Day - Self (archive)
- Ava Gardner - Self (archive)
- James Mason - Self (archive)
- Jane Powell - Self (archive)
- Leslie Caron - Self (archive)
- Gene Kelly - Self (archive)
Screenplay
Editing: Eric Hornberger
Production: Great Musical Treasures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
compilation, retrospective
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1950s: The Golden Era of the Musical about?
- During the 1950s, musical masterpieces that have yet to be equaled were produced in Cinemascope with stereophonic sound. These two episodes explore how the post-war years were alive with bold experimentation in musical film. Later in the decade, Rock & Roll became the musical choice of the younger generation and movie musicals followed suit. Highlights of this 2-part program include: Films based on smash Broadway musicals become the rage. A pretty starlet with no musical training named Marilyn Monroe takes the country by storm in "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes." With favorites from the previous decade continue to delight audiences: Rock & Roll films, songs and musical numbers.
- Who stars in Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1950s: The Golden Era of the Musical?
- Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1950s: The Golden Era of the Musical stars Shirley Jones, Judy Garland, Marilyn Monroe, Susan Hayward, Doris Day, Ava Gardner.
- How long is Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1950s: The Golden Era of the Musical?
- Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1950s: The Golden Era of the Musical has a runtime of 2h 8m (128 minutes).
- What genre is Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1950s: The Golden Era of the Musical?
- Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1950s: The Golden Era of the Musical is a Documentary film.
- Where was Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1950s: The Golden Era of the Musical produced?
- Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1950s: The Golden Era of the Musical was produced in United States of America.