Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1950s: The Golden Era of the Musical
(2009)

Released: 2009-03-10

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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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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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