We Must Have Music (1942)

01/01/1942 (US) • Documentary, Music • 11m

A short history of movie music is presented.

Overview

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

We Must Have Music (1942)

01/01/1942 (US) • 11m

Documentary, Music

A short history of movie music is presented.

Overview

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

Top Billed Cast

Judy Garland

Herself

Frank Whitbeck

Narrator

Busby Berkeley

Himself

Risë Stevens

Herself

Herbert Stothart

Himself

Bronislau Kaper

Himself

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

behind the scenes

short film

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