Storyline

The 1920s was a time of great change in Hollywood. This program tells the story of the advent of sound technology for movies and the emergence of talkies and musicals in Hollywood. While audiences cried out for more, the movie industry struggled to adapt to the strange new technology. The result was an explosion of movie musicals by the end of the decade.

Key Information

Director Phillip Dye
Writers Phillip Dye
Studio Great Musical Treasures
Language EN

Cast & Crew

Shirley Jones

Shirley Jones

Host

Leslie Caron

Leslie Caron

Self

Rhonda Fleming

Rhonda Fleming

Self

Rose Marie

Rose Marie

Self

Robert Morse

Robert Morse

Self

Betty Garrett

Betty Garrett

Self

Joel Grey

Joel Grey

Self

Carol Channing

Carol Channing

Self

Shirley MacLaine

Shirley MacLaine

Self

Frequently Asked Questions

Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1920s: The Dawn of the Hollywood Musical was released on January 10, 2008.

The runtime of Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1920s: The Dawn of the Hollywood Musical is 58m.

Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1920s: The Dawn of the Hollywood Musical is a Documentary movie.

Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1920s: The Dawn of the Hollywood Musical is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1920s: The Dawn of the Hollywood Musical was directed by Phillip Dye.

The main cast of Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1920s: The Dawn of the Hollywood Musical includes Shirley Jones, Leslie Caron, Rhonda Fleming.

Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1920s: The Dawn of the Hollywood Musical is originally in English.