Musical Films and American Culture!

1. Musical Films and American Culture! A History of Song and Dance from Hollywood’s Golden Era to the 21st century By Tina Dellutri 

2. The 1920’s • “The Jazz Singer” from 1927 with Al Jolson Tina Dellutri CIS 1020 FINAL Project

3. The 1930’s • Waiting for the big follow up….and then… “Busby Berkeley’s choreographed Hollywood sensation!” Tina Dellutri CIS 1020 FINAL Project

4. The Production Code  • The new Hollywood Production Code creates strict censorship • But two rising stars are turning up the heat! Ginger Rogers Fred Astaire Tina Dellutri CIS 1020 FINAL Project

5. The 1940’s • WWII-era American’s are ready for a wholesome distraction from the trouble overseas Tina Dellutri CIS 1020 FINAL Project

6. The 1970’s • Jesus Christ Superstar? …Really? Tina Dellutri CIS 1020 FINAL Project

7. The 1950’s • The rise of television means a massive decrease in movie theatre popularity. However, the decade goes out with a bang, producing some of the most famous musicals including: Singing in the Rain An American in Paris White Christmas A Star is Born Tina Dellutri CIS 1020 FINAL Project

8. The 1960’s • The decline in popularity of musicals continues with the rise of rock n’ roll and the dissolution of the major studios. The New Cool Tina Dellutri CIS 1020 FINAL Project

9. The 1980’s and 1990’s • The birth of MTV and the music video generation makes the classic musical seem silly and outdated. Disney and the muppets make it big. • Also: • The Rescuers • 101 Dalmations • Hercules • Mulan • A Goofy Movie (my personal fave) Tina Dellutri CIS 1020 FINAL Project

10. The 21st Century and beyond • The modern musical has something different: pop music, unique design, hip-hop stars, diversity topics. A new story for a different age! Tina Dellutri CIS 1020 FINAL Project