Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1940s: Stars, Stripes and Singing

Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1940s: Stars, Stripes and Singing

Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1940s: Stars, Stripes and Singing

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Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1940s: Stars, Stripes and Singing

2009

1h 48m

6.0(1 votes)

Documentary

Overview

This is a two-hour in-depth exploration into the Hollywood musicals of the 1940s.

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11 members

Acting

Shirley Jones

Self - Host

Shirley Jones

Acting

Judy Garland

(archive footage)

Judy Garland

Acting

Gene Kelly

(archive footage)

Gene Kelly

Acting

Fred Astaire

(archive footage)

Fred Astaire

Acting

Deanna Durbin

(archive footage)

Deanna Durbin

Acting

Betty Grable

(archive footage)

Betty Grable

Acting

Alice Faye

(archive footage)

Alice Faye

Acting

Don Ameche

(archive footage)

Don Ameche

Acting

June Allyson

(archive footage)

June Allyson

Acting

Mickey Rooney

(archive footage)

Mickey Rooney

Acting

Betty Garrett

(archive footage)

Betty Garrett

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