The 1920s was a time of great change in Hollywood. This program tells the story of the advent of sound technology for movies and the emergence of talkies and musicals in Hollywood. While audiences cried out for more, the movie industry struggled to adapt to the strange new technology. The result was an explosion of movie musicals by the end of the decade.
Phillip Dye
Director, Writer

Shirley Jones
Host

Leslie Caron
Self

Rhonda Fleming
Self

Rose Marie
Self

Robert Morse
Self

Betty Garrett
Self

Joel Grey
Self

Carol Channing
Self

Shirley MacLaine
Self
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