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McFarland The Soundies: A History and Catalog of Jukebox Film Shorts of the 1940s

Name: The Soundies: A History and Catalog of Jukebox Film Shorts of the 1940s
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The 1940s saw a brief audacious experiment in mass entertainment: a jukebox with a screen. Patrons could insert a dime, then listen to and watch such popular entertainers as Nat "King" Cole, Gene Krupa, Cab Calloway or Les Paul. A number of companies offered these tuneful delights, but the most successful was the Mills Novelty Company and its three-minute musical shorts called Soundies. This book is a complete filmography of 1,880 Soundies: the musicians heard and seen on screen, recording and filming dates, arrangers, soloists, dancers, entertainment trade reviews and more. Additional filmographies cover more than 80 subjects produced by other companies. There are 125 photos taken on film sets, along with advertising images and production documents. More than 75 interviews narrate the firsthand experiences and recollections of Soundies directors and participants. Forty years before MTV, the Soundies were there for those who loved the popular music of the 1940s. This was truly "music for the eyes."

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Brand: McFarland
Format: paperback
ASIN: 1476683131
Category: Books > Subjects > Arts & Photography > Film > Reference
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 30 August 2022
Listed Since: 06 February 2022

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