Description |
2 videodiscs (228 min.) : sound, some color ; 4 3/4 in. |
System Details |
DVD, region all, standard (4:3) presentation; Dolby Digital, NTSC. |
Note |
Title from container. |
Performer |
Host, Shirley Jones. |
Credits |
Editor, Julie Gulnihal Antepli. |
Summary |
One of the most comprehensive films about the Hollywood musical ever produced. Screen and television icon Shirley Jones hosts this entertaining and historical document illustrated by extraordinary clips and fabulous interviews. |
Contents |
Disc 1. Something that musicals do -- The dawn of an era -- The 1940s, rallying the country -- The majestic MGM -- The 1950s, a golden age -- The end of an era -- Bob Fosse and the 1970s -- Musicals was a dirty word -- Musicals in the new millennium -- Epilogue. -- Disc 2. Bonus features. |
Note |
Bonus features: Q&A with Shirley Jones and director Mark McLaughlin, unedited interviews and stories, rare archival behind-the-scenes footage from films like Dames, Can-Can, Oliver, Thoroughly modern Millie and Funny girl; plus the premieres of Camelot, The king and I and more. |
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GMD: videorecording. |
Subject |
Musical films -- History and criticism.
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Genre/Form |
Musical films.
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Feature films.
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Added Author |
Jones, Shirley, 1934 March 31-
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McLaughlin, Mark G.
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Dye, Phillip.
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Hamilton, Denise.
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Lowe-Newsome, Tasha.
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Great Musical Treasure (Firm)
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Standard No. |
089835227097 |
Music No. |
DVD-2270 Great Musical Treasure |
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