CinemaOSMovie · 2009 · 2h 8m

Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1950s: The Golden Era of the Musical

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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.

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Status
Released
Runtime
2h 8m
Language
EN
Released
March 10, 2009
Studios
Great Musical Treasures

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Shirley Jones

Shirley Jones

Host

Judy Garland

Judy Garland

Self (archive)

Marilyn Monroe

Marilyn Monroe

Self (archive)

Susan Hayward

Susan Hayward

Self (archive)

Doris Day

Doris Day

Self (archive)

Ava Gardner

Ava Gardner

Self (archive)

James Mason

James Mason

Self (archive)

Jane Powell

Jane Powell

Self (archive)

Leslie Caron

Leslie Caron

Self (archive)

Gene Kelly

Gene Kelly

Self (archive)

Creative team
Written by
Denise Hamilton
Mark McLaughlin

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