A short history of movie music is presented, from silent films accompanied by a single piano, to the elaborate song scores for musicals (with scenes from MGM's musicals) and background music for dramas. Conductor/composer
Direction
Berkeley's only documentary — still has his signature visual flair.
Score
Herbert Stothart conducting live — the Wizard of Oz composer himself.
Production
Rare behind-the-scenes glimpse of MGM's music factory in peak form.
Director
Busby Berkeley
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was part of MGM's 'FitzPatrick Traveltalks' series, essentially classy ads disguised as education.
Bronislau Kaper's appearance is fascinating — he composed the score for 'Gaslight' that same year, proving the documentary's point about music's power.
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