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Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History(2008)
Status: Released
Date: 2008-10-14
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Time: 1h 51m
Every studio! Every decade! Every star!
Overview:
The history of Hollywood musical movies, from the very beginning until the 21st century, hosted by Shirley Jones.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
ProductionCompanies:
Great Musical Treasures
Movie: Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History
Top 10 Billed Cast
Shirley Jones
Self - Hostess
Obba Babatundé
Self
Pat Boone
Self
Barry Bostwick
Self
Leslie Caron
Self
George Chakiris
Self
Marge Champion
Self
Bill Condon
Self
Joel Grey
Self
Tab Hunter
Self
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The history of Hollywood musical movies, from the very beginning until the 21st century, hosted by Shirley Jones.
Release Date
2008-10-14
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Every studio! Every decade! Every star!
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