A chronologically arranged reference book on the Hollywood musical, with each entry including pertinent facts about a film and a brief essay about the plot and

Defining the Musical Chapter 2: A Brief Account of the Long History of the Hollywood MusicalChapter 3: Analyzing MusicalsChapter 4: Stars of the Classic Musical

Irresistible and authoritative, The Movie Musical! is an in-depth look at the singing, dancing, happy-making world of Hollywood musicals, beautifully illustrate

... both fresh and informed, as well as a pleasure to read. --Film Quarterly Since 1982, when this book first appeared, the Hollywood musical has undergone a re

34 favorites from the very first musicals including The Jazz Singer, 42nd Street, Anything Goes, Showboat, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, and more. Songs incl