The Hollywood Musical and Busby Berkeley
Evolved specifically for the purpose of escapism of the Great Depression
Busby Berkeley (1895-1976) set a standard never again to be equaled among the Hollywood Musical
Became one of the major dance directors on Broadway during the 1920s
Started directing MGM musicals in the 1930s
Used unusual military type formations from his time in the military academy and World War I
Incorporated these formations into his musicals
Busby Berkeley (1895-1976) set a standard never again to be equaled among the Hollywood Musical
Became one of the major dance directors on Broadway during the 1920s
Started directing MGM musicals in the 1930s
Used unusual military type formations from his time in the military academy and World War I
Incorporated these formations into his musicals
By 1954 the heyday of the movie musical came to an end