Waiting

Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1920s: The Dawn of the Hollywood Musical

IMDb 7.5

Is it for me?

Sign in to check how this title fits your taste.

Synopsis

The 1920s was a time of great change in Hollywood. This program tells the story of the advent of sound technology for movies and the emergence of talkies and musicals in Hollywood. While audiences cried out for more, the movie industry struggled to adapt to the strange new technology. The result was an explosion of movie musicals by the end of the decade.

Documentary
CompilationRetrospective

Ask Ray About This

Similar titles for me

Personalized recommendations based on your taste

What I'll love (and hate)

Honest personalized pros and cons

If I loved this...

Your next watch to keep the feeling

More from these creators

Director, writer, and cast filmography

Convince a skeptic

Arguments to get potential cowatcher on board

Hidden details

Easter eggs and things you missed

Where to Watch

Unlock Streaming Availability

Sign up and add your streaming services to instantly see where you can watch this title – no searching, no guessing.

Credits

Cast

Crew

Additional Info

External Links

Similar Titles

Frequently asked questions

What is Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1920s: The Dawn of the Hollywood Musical (2008) about?

The 1920s was a time of great change in Hollywood. This program tells the story of the advent of sound technology for movies and the emergence of talkies and musicals in Hollywood. While audiences cried out for more, the movie industry struggled to adapt to the strange new technology. The result was an explosion of movie musicals by the end of the decade.

Who stars in Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1920s: The Dawn of the Hollywood Musical?

Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1920s: The Dawn of the Hollywood Musical stars Shirley Jones (Host), Leslie Caron (Self), Rhonda Fleming (Self), Rose Marie (Self), Robert Morse (Self). The film was directed by Phillip Dye.

How long is Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1920s: The Dawn of the Hollywood Musical?

Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1920s: The Dawn of the Hollywood Musical has a runtime of 58 min and premiered in 2008.

Is Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1920s: The Dawn of the Hollywood Musical worth watching?

Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1920s: The Dawn of the Hollywood Musical holds an IMDb rating of 7.5/10. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1920s: The Dawn of the Hollywood Musical?

Streaming availability for Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1920s: The Dawn of the Hollywood Musical changes by country and service. TasteRay tracks where it is available across Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Max, Apple TV+ and 50+ other platforms — the current options for your country are shown on this page.