We Must Have Music
A short history of movie music is presented, from silent films accompanied by a single piano, to the elaborate song scores for musicals (with scenes from MGM’s musicals) and background music for dramas. Conductor/composer
Genre: Documentary, Music
Director: Busby Berkeley
Actors: Bronislau Kaper, Busby Berkeley, Frank Whitbeck, Herbert Stothart, Judy Garland, Risë Stevens
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