The Golden Age of Hollywood Musicals, Part 1

With the advent of synchronized sound, movie audiences flocked to see musicals between the mid-1930s through the late 1950s. And beginning with the first talking picture about the son of a cantor in The Jazz Singer (1927), it was mostly European immigrants who made them. In this course, we look at the highlights of these musicals that enraptured movie goers with spectacle, romance, athleticism, great performances, and, of course, song and dance. Relive these great moments with the stars, directors, producers, and choreographers who were part of America’s gift to this world of the Golden Age of Hollywood musicals. This course uses the Hybrid format which allows students to participate remotely and/or in the classroom. This course will be recorded. Students will have access to videos for the duration of the course.