The most memorable Hollywood musicals of 1930s showcased the talents of stars like Fred Astaire; Jeanette MacDonald; Bing Crosby and Alice Faye. The less memorable ones didnrsquo;t. This book takes a look at the unsung songfests of the rsquo;30smdash;secondary or forgotten features with short-lived or unlikely stars from major studios and Poverty Row. Through analysis of films such as Lord Byron of Broadway (1930); Shoot the Works (1934); Bottoms Up (1934); Moonlight and Pretzels (1933) and The Music Goes rsquo;Round (1936); the author profiles such performers as Dorothy Dell; Lee Dixon; Peggy Fears; Lawrence Gray; Joe Morrison and the mother-daughter team of Myrt and Marge. Behind-the-scenes figures are discussed; like the infamously profligate producer Lou Brock; whose flops Down to Their Last Yacht (1934) and Top of the Town (1937) cost him his career. Filmographies and production information are included; with background on key participants.
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