Highly-detailed companion to film musicals by David Parkinson. The guide traces the origins and history of the genre from early talkie 'Hallelujah!' (1929), provides an in-depth analysis of some 50 key musicals and profiles numerous major and lesser-known figures. Other sections expand on the conventions underlying the genre and look country-by-country at international musicals.

Item number 94034
Category Book
Type Musicals
Language English
Country of origin UK
Related people David Parkinson (Author)

Part of the Bill Douglas and Peter Jewell Collection