This book explores one of the most popular genres in film history. Combining classic and recent articles, each section explores a central issue of the musical,
This revealing history of the American film musical synthesizes the critical literature on the genre and provides a series of close analytical readings of iconi
... both fresh and informed, as well as a pleasure to read. --Film Quarterly Since 1982, when this book first appeared, the Hollywood musical has undergone a re
Hollywood Musicals offers an insightful account of a genre that was once a mainstay of twentieth-century film production and continues to draw audiences today.
"... a model of genre criticism and probably the best overall analysis of the film musical to date." Journal of Popular Films and Television "The American Film