LLC Great Musical Treasures
Language
English
Description
Examines the history of Hollywood musical films. This program covers the 1930s, including the magic of director/choreographer Busby Berkeley; the screen partnership of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers; musical child stars such as Jane Withers, Deanna Durbin, Judy Garland, Mickey Rooney, and Shirley Temple; the musical ladies of 20th-Century Fox including Sonja Henie, Betty Grable, and Alice Faye; dancers such as Eleanor Powell, Bill "Bojangles" Robinson,...
Language
English
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...