Hollywood Musicals of the 40s DVD

UPC: 4006408820635

Product Features

• Format: DVD
• Runtime: Approx. 110 minutes
• Sound: Mono
• Screen Format: PAL, Color & Black & White
• Region: PAL format (Region 2)
• Genre: Musical, Classic Hollywood Cinema
• Release Year: 2000
• Label: Delta Music PLC
• Exempt from Classification

Overview

Hollywood Musicals of the 40s brings you the magic of the golden era of Hollywood, when musicals were a shining light in a time of global uncertainty. This DVD features timeless performances by legendary stars such as Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Judy Garland, Gene Kelly, Betty Grable, and Frank Sinatra, among many others.

Throughout the 1940s, Hollywood musicals provided an escape, offering glittering, dreamlike worlds full of music and dance. Whether in glorious Technicolor or classic black-and-white, these films allowed audiences to believe that dreams could indeed come true. This nostalgic collection revisits iconic moments from an era when Hollywood put its best foot forward—literally and figuratively—with stunning dance numbers and unforgettable melodies.

Additional Feature: Hollywood Victory Caravan

This bonus feature highlights the patriotic side of Hollywood with Hollywood Victory Caravan, a promotional short produced during World War II to support war bond sales. Starring musical legends Bing Crosby, Betty Hutton, and Bob Hope, alongside cameo appearances by Barbara Stanwyck, Humphrey Bogart, and Alan Ladd, this piece captures the behind-the-scenes magic of 1940s Hollywood.

Interesting Facts

• Star-Studded Cast: Enjoy appearances by a wide range of Hollywood’s greatest stars, including Judy Garland, Gene Kelly, Doris Day, and Bing Crosby.
• Golden Era: The 1940s are often considered the pinnacle of Hollywood musicals, with films such as Meet Me in St. Louis, On the Town, and Easter Parade defining the genre.
• War-Time Entertainment: Musicals served as an essential form of escapism during World War II, and promotional efforts like Hollywood Victory Caravan boosted morale while raising funds for the war effort.
• Rare Behind-the-Scenes Footage: The Hollywood Victory Caravan offers a rare glimpse into Paramount Studios during the 1940s, featuring behind-the-scenes moments with Hollywood's elite.

Track Listing (Main Artists Featured)

1. Ginger Rogers
2. Fred Astaire
3. Judy Garland
4. Gene Kelly
5. Betty Grable
6. Frank Sinatra
7. Bing Crosby
8. Mickey Rooney
9. Doris Day
10. Tony Martin
11. Ann Miller
12. Lena Horne
13. Carmen Miranda
14. Danny Kaye
15. Jeanette MacDonald
16. Humphrey Bogart (Cameo in Hollywood Victory Caravan)
17. Barbara Stanwyck (Cameo in Hollywood Victory Caravan)

Publishers

• Label: Delta Music PLC
• Distributor: Laserlight