Hollywood Musicals
Hollywood Musicals of the 1940s
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From the moment sound was introduced into film, the musical has always been a staple of Hollywood, and American history. This is because the movie musical is quintessentially American! This first part of a three part series explores the musicals of the 1940's! From the dark days of the Great Depression through the horrors of World War two, the movie musical entertained Americans on the front lines, and the home front! Exploring films like Yankee Doodle Dandy, The Road Series and more, will have you feeling as if you are in the 1940's!