| Description |
384 pages : illustrations ; 35 cm |
| Note |
Cataloging based on CIP information. |
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Originally published: New York : H.N. Abrams, 1981. |
| Contents |
Introduction -- Part I. The first sounds of music (1927-1932). Part II. Getting away from it all (1933-1939). Part III. The glory years (1940-1949). Part IV. The summit and decline (1950-1959). Part V. The fading sounds of music (1960-1980). Bibliography. Filmography. Index. |
| Summary |
"Sweeping in its scope, written with affection and authority, 'Hollywood Musicals' pays homage to America's greatest gift to popular culture. A selected bibliography, and index further add to the value of this book. Everyone who has ever sung or danced home from a musical film will find it a lasting treasure." -- Flyleaf. |
| Bibliography |
Bibliography: p. 368. |
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Filmography: p. 368-375. |
| Subject |
Musical films -- United States -- History and criticism.
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Musical films. (OCoLC)fst01030715
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United States. (OCoLC)fst01204155
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| Genre/Form |
Criticism, interpretation, etc. (OCoLC)fst01411635
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| ISBN |
0810980703 |
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9780810980709 |
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