| Contents |
Overture -- In the beginning: 1915-1927 -- Music, music everywhere: 1928-1929 -- The first golden age of film music: 1929-1930 -- The lean and mean years: 1930-1933 -- An earful of music: 1934 -- The second golden age: the child stars: 1935-1940 -- The second golden age: the adult stars: 1935-1940 -- The third golden age: 1942-1945 -- Days of wine and roses: 1946-1965 -- Fadeout: 1966-1991. |
| Abstract |
Through interviews with many of the leading lyricists, aided by years of research, the authors provide a survey of the leading popular and theme songs written exclusively for Hollywood--from sheet music for silent movies through contemporary soundtracks--concentrating on both the music and its role in the development of the movie musical. Also discussed are the writers and stars. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 92056640 |
| ISBN | 0899508499 (lib. bdg. : alk. paper) |
