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In a chaotic and dynamic era of American entertainment, the transition from silent films to talking pictures marked a significant shift, giving rise to the movie musical. This genre quickly became a quintessential form of American entertainment, showcasing a fabulous yet forgotten age when films learned to sing and dance. Covering the years from 1926 to 1934, this work offers a captivating exploration of innovative films that emerged during the development of sound technology. Hollywood, eager to surpass Broadway and vaudeville, enlisted both renowned and lesser-known talents, resulting in a diverse array of productions, from backstage stories to grand operettas. Notable films like the groundbreaking 1927 release of *The Jazz Singer*, which featured Al Jolson, set a new standard for intensity that silent films could not replicate. The book also discusses *The Broadway Melody*, the first true musical to win an Academy Award, and highlights the evolution of musicals through the 1930s, including the iconic collaborations of Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire. With a blend of scholarly research and engaging writing, the narrative captures the triumphs and failures of this unique film heritage, enhanced by over fifty photos and extensive annotations.
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A Song in the Dark, Richard Barrios
- Langue
- Année de publication
- 1995
- Reliure
- (souple)
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- Titre
- A Song in the Dark
- Sous-titre
- The Birth of the Musical Film
- Langue
- Anglais
- Auteurs
- Richard Barrios
- Éditeur
- Oxford University Press
- Publié
- 1995
- Format
- souple
- Pages
- 512
- ISBN10
- 0195088115
- ISBN13
- 9780195088113
- Séries
- Mots clés
- Nonfiction, Art / Culture, Thème historique, Thématique musicale, États-Unis, Cinéma, D'après un film/série, Critique de film
- Description
- In a chaotic and dynamic era of American entertainment, the transition from silent films to talking pictures marked a significant shift, giving rise to the movie musical. This genre quickly became a quintessential form of American entertainment, showcasing a fabulous yet forgotten age when films learned to sing and dance. Covering the years from 1926 to 1934, this work offers a captivating exploration of innovative films that emerged during the development of sound technology. Hollywood, eager to surpass Broadway and vaudeville, enlisted both renowned and lesser-known talents, resulting in a diverse array of productions, from backstage stories to grand operettas. Notable films like the groundbreaking 1927 release of *The Jazz Singer*, which featured Al Jolson, set a new standard for intensity that silent films could not replicate. The book also discusses *The Broadway Melody*, the first true musical to win an Academy Award, and highlights the evolution of musicals through the 1930s, including the iconic collaborations of Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire. With a blend of scholarly research and engaging writing, the narrative captures the triumphs and failures of this unique film heritage, enhanced by over fifty photos and extensive annotations.