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Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1950s: The Golden Era of the Musical
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Documentary
Overview
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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Runtime
128 min
Release Date
2009-03-10
Status
Released
Original Language
English
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Cast
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Shirley Jones
Host
Judy Garland
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Marilyn Monroe
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Susan Hayward
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Doris Day
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Ava Gardner
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James Mason
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Jane Powell
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Leslie Caron
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Gene Kelly
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Jane Russell
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June Haver
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Kathryn Grayson
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Howard Keel
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Olga James
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