The Soundies: A History and Catalog of Jukebox Film Shorts of the 1940s by Cantor, Mark

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

The 1940s saw a brief audacious experiment in mass entertainment: a jukebox with a screen. Patrons could...
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SKU: 9781476683133
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Author: Mark Cantor
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Language: English
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The Soundies: A History and Catalog of Jukebox Film Shorts of the 1940s by Cantor, Mark

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

€294,46

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

€294,46
Author: Mark Cantor
Format: Paperback
Language: English
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."

Author: Mark Cantor
Publisher: McFarland & Company
Published: 04/01/2023
Pages: 120
Binding Type: Paperback
ISBN: 9781476683133

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