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

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2009 / 128min.

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Documentary

Synopsis

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.

Directors

Actors

James Mason

Shirley Jones

Judy Garland

Susan Hayward

Ava Gardner

Marilyn Monroe

Gene Kelly

Leslie Caron

Jane Russell

Howard Keel

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