Unsung Hollywood musicals of the golden era
Subtitle: 50 overlooked films and their stars, 1929-1939
By: Edwin M. Bradley
Publisher: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
Published: 2016
Language: eng
Number of pages: 225
ISBN-13: 9780786498338
Subjects: Musical films; History and criticism
Description: "This book takes a look at the unsung songfests of the '30s--secondary or forgotten features with short-lived or unlikely stars from major studios and Poverty Row. Through analysis of films the author profiles performers. Behind-the-scenes figures are discussed. Filmographies and production information are included, with background on key participants"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 197-210) and index.

Includes filmography.
Table of contents: title: Preface; title: Early sound rediscoveries; title: Failed, fallen, and one-shot stars; title: Slumming with the songsters; title: Big ideas, bigger casts ... and some oddities; title: Dancing down Poverty Row.