Turner Classic Movies Must-See Musicals: 50 Show-Stopping Movies We Can't Forget

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Turner Classic Movies Must-See Musicals: 50 Show-Stopping Movies We Can't Forget
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Richard Barrios
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:264
Dimensions(mm): Height 189,Width 231
Category/GenreFilms and cinema
Musicals
ISBN/Barcode 9780762463169
ClassificationsDewey:782.14
Audience
General
Illustrations 100 color photos, 100 B&W photos

Publishing Details

Publisher Running Press,U.S.
Imprint Running Press Adult
Publication Date 10 October 2017
Publication Country United States

Description

Spanning nine decades and showcasing the most memorable songs, dazzling dancing, and brightest stars ever to grace the silver screen, Must-See Musicals is the guide to the greatest musicals of all time from the most trusted authority on film-Turner Classic Movies. Movie musicals have been a part of pop culture since films began to talk nine decades ago with the premiere of The Jazz Singer in the fall of 1927. Since then, musicals have sung and danced over a vast amount of territory. In their uniquely entertaining way, they can even transport us to A Hard Day's Night with the Beatles; The Sound of Music has become a religious experience for many; and eager throngs will still throw rice as they watch The Rocky Horror Picture Show. A great musical film is a timeless joy. Covering 50 of the best spanning the dawn of sound to the high-def present, TURNER CLASSIC MOVIES MUST-SEE MUSICALS will be lushly illustrated and brightly written with reviews and "backstage" stories.

Author Biography

Richard Barrios is the author of A Song in the Dark: The Birth of the Musical Film, which was awarded the Theatre Library Association Prize. He has presented films at the Smithsonian Institute and the Film Forum; appeared as narrator in documentary films; and contributed audio commentaries to numerous DVD and Blu-Ray releases. Barrios lives in western New Jersey.

Reviews

This is a delight for anyone who loves musicals.---Manhattan Book Review