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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.
March 10, 2009
Great Musical Treasures
15 people
Shirley Jones
Host
Acting
Judy Garland
Self (archive)
Acting
Marilyn Monroe
Self (archive)
Acting
Susan Hayward
Self (archive)
Acting
Doris Day
Self (archive)
Acting
Ava Gardner
Self (archive)
Acting
James Mason
Self (archive)
Acting
Jane Powell
Self (archive)
Acting
Leslie Caron
Self (archive)
Acting
Gene Kelly
Self (archive)
Acting
Jane Russell
Self (archive)
Acting
June Haver
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