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Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1920s: The Dawn of the Hollywood Musical
Documentary

HOLLYWOOD SINGING AND DANCING: A MUSICAL HISTORY - THE 1920S: THE DAWN OF THE HOLLYWOOD MUSICAL

20080h 58m

Directed by Phillip Dye

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The 1920s was a time of great change in Hollywood. This program tells the story of the advent of sound technology for movies and the emergence of talkies and musicals in Hollywood. While audiences cried out for more, the movie industry struggled to adapt to the strange new technology.

Cast

Shirley Jones

Shirley Jones

Host

Leslie Caron

Leslie Caron

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Rhonda Fleming

Rhonda Fleming

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Rose Marie

Rose Marie

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Robert Morse

Robert Morse

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Betty Garrett

Betty Garrett

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Joel Grey

Joel Grey

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Carol Channing

Carol Channing

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Movie Vibe

Suspense5
Emotion5
Complexity5.8
Humor5.8
Realism8.2
Action5.4
Darkness5

Who would enjoy this

Recommended for

  • people who enjoy learning through film

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  • those seeking nonstop action
  • those looking for narrative fiction

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