All Singing! All Dancing!: A Pictorial History Of The Movie Musical
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
From the golden age of Hollywood to the electric spectacle of the silver screen's grandest productions, All Singing! All Dancing!: A Pictorial History of the Movie Musical is an authoritative and visually rich chronicle of one of cinema's most beloved genres. John Springer presents a sweeping panorama of the movie musical's evolution, tracing its origins from the earliest sound pictures of the late 1920s through the dazzling choreography and showmanship that defined decades of American entertainment, all brought to vivid life through a stunning collection of photographs and stills. Introduced by the legendary Gene Kelly — himself one of the genre's most iconic figures — this volume carries the weight of genuine artistic authority, offering both casual fans and serious cinephiles an indispensable visual record. Springer's meticulous and passionate approach illuminates the craft, ambition, and cultural resonance behind the songs, dances, and stories that made the movie musical an enduring art form. Whether you are rediscovering a cherished classic or encountering these celluloid masterpieces for the first time, this pictorial history will leave you wondering just how many more hidden gems await in the wings.
Author: John Springer
Format: Paperback
Genre: Movies & entertainment
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
From the golden age of Hollywood to the electric spectacle of the silver screen's grandest productions, All Singing! All Dancing!: A Pictorial History of the Movie Musical is an authoritative and visually rich chronicle of one of cinema's most beloved genres. John Springer presents a sweeping panorama of the movie musical's evolution, tracing its origins from the earliest sound pictures of the late 1920s through the dazzling choreography and showmanship that defined decades of American entertainment, all brought to vivid life through a stunning collection of photographs and stills. Introduced by the legendary Gene Kelly — himself one of the genre's most iconic figures — this volume carries the weight of genuine artistic authority, offering both casual fans and serious cinephiles an indispensable visual record. Springer's meticulous and passionate approach illuminates the craft, ambition, and cultural resonance behind the songs, dances, and stories that made the movie musical an enduring art form. Whether you are rediscovering a cherished classic or encountering these celluloid masterpieces for the first time, this pictorial history will leave you wondering just how many more hidden gems await in the wings.