Rent Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History (2008)
3.9 of 5 from 46 ratings
1h 47min
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- Synopsis:
'Hollywood Singing and Dancing - A Musical History' is a compelling summary of the history of the Hollywood musical from the 1920s to the 21st Century, using clips from some of the greatest moments in song and dance ever committed to film. This celebration of song and dance begins with Busby Berkeleys exquisite black and white choreographed extravaganzas that lightened the dark days of the Depression, continues through the rousing wartime songfests, into the heyday of the great MGM spectaculars, and on to the 21sy century, exploring recent smash hits like Chicago and Dreamgirls. The programme showcases extraordinary movie clips featuring the best tunes and choreography ever filmed, rarely seen behind the scenes footage, and new interviews with performers including Liza Minelli, Shirley Mclain, Mickey Rooney, Rita Moreno, Debbie Reynolds, Leslie Caron, Jane Russell, Tab Hunter, Joel Grey, and directors such as Bill Condon (Dreamgilrs) and Rob Marshall (Chicago) among others. - Actors:
- Obba Babatundé, Pat Boone, Barry Bostwick, Leslie Caron, George Chakiris, Marge Champion, Bill Condon, Walt Disney, Joel Grey, Tab Hunter, Shirley Jones, John Kenrick, Joan Leslie, Shirley MacLaine, Rob Marshall, Neil Meron, Liza Minnelli, Rita Moreno, Eddie Murphy, Robert Osborne
- Directors:
- Mark McLaughlin
- Producers:
- Mark McLaughlin, Jane Shayne
- Narrated By:
- Shirley Jones
- Writers:
- Phillip Dye, Denise Hamilton, Tasha Lowe-Newsome, Mark McLaughlin
- Studio:
- Delta Visual Entertainment
- Genres:
- Classics, Documentary, Music & Musicals, Performing Arts, Special Interest
- Collections:
- Getting to Know: Renée Zellweger
