{"product_id":"unsung-hollywood-musicals-of-the-edwin-m-bradley-9780786498338","title":"Unsung Hollywood Musicals of the Golden Era: 50 Overlooked Films and Their Stars, 1929-1939","description":"\u003cp\u003e 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 didn't.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This book takes a look at the unsung songfests of the '30s--secondary or forgotten features with short-lived or unlikely stars from major studios and Poverty Row. Through analysis of films such as \u003ci\u003eLord Byron of Broadway\u003c\/i\u003e (1930), \u003ci\u003eShoot the Works\u003c\/i\u003e (1934), \u003ci\u003eBottoms Up\u003c\/i\u003e (1934), \u003ci\u003eMoonlight and Pretzels\u003c\/i\u003e (1933) and \u003ci\u003eThe Music Goes 'Round\u003c\/i\u003e (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 \u003ci\u003eDown to Their Last Yacht\u003c\/i\u003e (1934) and \u003ci\u003eTop of the Town\u003c\/i\u003e (1937) cost him his career. Filmographies and production information are included, with background on key participants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Edwin M. Bradley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0786498331\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780786498338\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e McFarland \u0026amp; Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/03\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 236\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.60d","brand":"Edwin M. Bradley","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44079117992191,"sku":"9780786498338","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_908e7ee3-e1ae-4023-b4ac-9a0b57814098.jpg?v=1685479395","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/unsung-hollywood-musicals-of-the-edwin-m-bradley-9780786498338","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}