Release Date

10 Mar, 2009

Runtime

02:08: (HH:MM)

Synopsis

During the 1950s, musical masterpieces that have yet to be equaled were produced in Cinemascope with stereophonic sound. These two episodes explore how the post-war years were alive with bold experimentation in musical film. Later in the decade, Rock & Roll became the musical choice of the younger generation and movie musicals followed suit. Highlights of this 2-part program include: Films based on smash Broadway musicals become the rage. A pretty starlet with no musical training named Marilyn Monroe takes the country by storm in "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes." With favorites from the previous decade continue to delight audiences: Rock & Roll films, songs and musical numbers.

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Actors

Shirley Jones

Judy Garland

Marilyn Monroe

Susan Hayward

Doris Day

Ava Gardner

James Mason

Jane Powell

Leslie Caron

Gene Kelly

Jane Russell

June Haver

Kathryn Grayson

Howard Keel

Crew