The musical has been called "the most popular form of entertainment
in the world." This work examines the subjects, themes, and
contemporary revelance of Hollywood musicals through their long
popularity, placing each show in historical and political context
and analyzing it in detail.
A chapter is devoted to how Golddiggers of 1933 and Stand Up and
Cheer 1934 deal with the economic crises of the Depressions.
Another addresses race issues by examining the prevalence of
backface minstresly in the 1930's and threatened America with
teenage sex and rebellion, is addressed through such hits as Girl
Crazy 1943, Bye Bye Birdie 1963, and Grease 1978.
The work also explores dance as a signifier of character, the
geography of musicals (such as New York or "the South" ), fantasy
settings, Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly, and the musical biopic
(mentioning biographies of such figures as Ziegfeld, Singin' in the
Rain 1952, wich refers to many earlier musicals; Kiss Me Kate 1953
wih refers to Taming of the Shrew' and All that Jazz 1970 wich
refers to the life and work of Bob Fosse. The work concludes with
an examination of the continuing popularity of the musical with
such hits as Moulin Rouge 2001 and Chicago 2002.
General
| Imprint: |
McFarland & Company
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
August 2004 |
| First published: |
August 2004 |
| Authors: |
Michael Dunne
|
| Dimensions: |
255 x 177 x 25mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback
|
| Pages: |
223 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-7864-1877-0 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Arts & Architecture >
Performing arts >
Films, cinema >
General
|
| LSN: |
0-7864-1877-X |
| Barcode: |
9780786418770 |
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