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Key Details

Release StatusReleased
Release Date2008-10-14
Languageen
Runtime1h 51m
Production

Great Musical Treasures

8.0(3)
•2008•1h 51m

Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History

"Every studio! Every decade! Every star!"

Documentary

Overview

The history of Hollywood musical movies, from the very beginning until the 21st century, hosted by Shirley Jones.

Cinematography
Jose Bugarin

Principal Cast

33 credited
Shirley Jones
Shirley JonesSelf - Hostess
Obba Babatundé
Obba BabatundéSelf
Pat Boone
Pat BooneSelf
Barry Bostwick
Barry BostwickSelf
Leslie Caron
Leslie CaronSelf
George Chakiris
George ChakirisSelf
Marge Champion
Marge ChampionSelf
Bill Condon
Bill CondonSelf
Joel Grey
Joel GreySelf
Tab Hunter
Tab HunterSelf

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