Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1950s: The Golden Era of the Musical
2009-03-10 | 128 minutes
Plot Summary
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.
Cast
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Shirley JonesHost
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Judy GarlandSelf (archive)
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Marilyn MonroeSelf (archive)
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Susan HaywardSelf (archive)
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Doris DaySelf (archive)
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Ava GardnerSelf (archive)
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James MasonSelf (archive)
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Jane PowellSelf (archive)
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Leslie CaronSelf (archive)
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Gene KellySelf (archive)
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Jane RussellSelf (archive)
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June HaverSelf (archive)
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Kathryn GraysonSelf (archive)
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Howard KeelSelf (archive)
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