Rough Guide To Film Musicals

From "Singin' In The Rain" and "West Side Story" to "Evita" and "Chicago", this book reviews 50 essential musicals, and reveals how an escapist entertainment became Hollywood's most ingenious art form. It also includes profiles of musical icons such as Fred Astaire, Judy Garland and George Gershwin and details of musicals from around the world.

CONTENIDO:

Setting The Stage: the origins
No Business Like Show Bussiness: the history
The Canon: 50 essential film musicals
The Icons: Singing stars & unsung talent
Puttin' On the Ritz: How musicals work
A world of Entertainment: The international musical
Over the Rainbow: The wider picture
Picture credits
Index