Hollywood musicals

by Ted Sennett

Book Overview

A book which pays homage to the musical film in America. It moves from the earliest sound of music on film in the late 1920s, to the driving beat of today. It covers the legendary stars of the musical... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0810910756
• ISBN13: 9780810910751
• Release Date: January 1981
• Publisher: H. N. Abrams
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 7.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.7" x 1.8" x 13.6"

Customer Reviews

A great resource for lovers of Hollywood musicals

This is one of the best one-volume reference books of its kind that I have ever seen, as it gives both technical data (who was producer, director, etc.) as well as a bit of mild insider info. (who turned down the lead and so on). It is current up until the beginning of the Reagan era but by then, only one or two musicals a year were coming out of Hollywood anyway. Lots and lots of photos in this handsome "coffee table" tome.I got my copy in the mid-eighties at what even then was a reasonable price--under $30. If you are a real movie FANatic, expect to pay top dollar for a mint-condition copy today, or hunt noncommercial sources. Tip: You're not limited to just yard sales. Public libraries that are winnowing their stock, art enclaves, or universities with music departments are good bets. You might also see if your local "art" movie house can put you in touch with a collector. Art-house managers tend to know their steady patrons and their cinematic tastes. Who knows? You might even make a new friend.