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We Must Have Music

Movie·1942·0h 11m

We Must Have Music

A short history of movie music is presented.

Directed By

Busby Berkeley

Country

United States of America

Language

English

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// overview

The Story

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

Themes

behind the scenesshort film

Production House

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Audience Score

49%

5 votes

Skip18%
Timepass43%
Go for it29%
Perfection10%

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// cast

Cast

Judy Garland

Judy Garland

Herself

Frank Whitbeck

Narrator

Busby Berkeley

Busby Berkeley

Himself

Risë Stevens

Herself

Herbert Stothart

Herbert Stothart

Himself

Bronislau Kaper

Bronislau Kaper

Himself

// crew

Crew

Busby Berkeley

Busby Berkeley

Director

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