Hollywood Singing And Dancing: The 1940S DVD

Over 550 movie musicals were produced during the 1940s, quite an accomplishment for a country caught in the turmoil of World War II. MGM emerged as the leader in musical entertainment with producers like Arthur Freed and directors like Vincente Minnelli and Stanley Donen. Highlights of this 2-part program include: Sinatra creates a furor among bobbysoxers, pin-up girls Betty Grable, Rita Hayworth, Betty Hutton and June Haver, musical acts The Andrews Sisters and The Jivin' Jacks & Jills boost morale, Bing Crosby and Bob Hope hit the road with a series of musical-comedies, and Hollywood experiments with black performers like Lena Horne on main screens in films 'Stormy Weather' and 'Cabin in the Sky.'

Hosted by Academy Award winner Shirley Jones, the HOLLYWOOD SINGING AND DANCING series celebrates America’s grand tradition of movie musicals. This volume looks back at the war-torn 1940s, showcasing the best of the decade’s patriotic productions and recalling the stars--including Rita Hayworth, Dorothy Dandridge, and Frank Sinatra--who lit up the screen with their legendary talent. THE 1940s includes clips from COVER GIRL, THE HARVEY GIRLS, MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS, and many more.