Hollywood singing and dancing. The 1950s, The golden era of the musical
(DVD)

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[North Hollywood, Calif.?] : Great Musical Treasures, c2009.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (ca. 128 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Status
Main Level - Media
DVD 791.436 HOLLYWOOD
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Published
[North Hollywood, Calif.?] : Great Musical Treasures, c2009.
Format
DVD
Language
English
UPC
089835810695

Notes

General Note
Originally produced c2008.
General Note
"A musical history"--DVD label.
General Note
"Every studio! Every decade! Every star!"--DVD label.
General Note
Bonus material: Liza Minnelli talks about her parents; Liza Minnelli--growing up in Hollywood; Debbie Reynolds--talent scouts in the 1950s; Debbie Reynolds--classes and training at MGM; Debbie Reynolds--short leading ladies; Debbie Reynolds--the talent at MGM; Debbie Reynolds--playing Helen Kane; Debbie Reynolds--Gene Kelly's directing technique; Debbie Reynolds--Frank Sinatra's advice; Debbie Reynolds--Ava Gardner and Sinatra; Tommy Tune talks about "My sister Eileen;" Rob Marshall--watching musicals as a kid; Allan Arkush--early influences; Allan Arkush on Vincente Minelli.
General Note
Summary adapted from case insert.
Participants/Performers
Hosted by Shirley Jones.
Description
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.
System Details
DVD; Dolby digital stereo. sd.; NTSC; aspect ratio, 4:3 standard.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Jones, S., Hamilton, D., & McLaughlin, M. (2009). Hollywood singing and dancing . Great Musical Treasures.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Jones, Shirley, 1934 Mar. 31-, Denise. Hamilton and Mark McLaughlin. 2009. Hollywood Singing and Dancing. Great Musical Treasures.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Jones, Shirley, 1934 Mar. 31-, Denise. Hamilton and Mark McLaughlin. Hollywood Singing and Dancing Great Musical Treasures, 2009.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Jones, Shirley, Denise Hamilton, and Mark McLaughlin. Hollywood Singing and Dancing Great Musical Treasures, 2009.

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