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Soundies: A Musical History

Soundies: A Musical History

MusicDocumentaryHistory

2007, Movie, 1h 16min

Before MTV and the age of television, there were Soundies. First appearing in 1941, these three minute black-and-white films featured artists of the Big Band, Jazz and Swing era, like Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Louis Jordan, Louis Armstrong, Gene Krupa, The Mills Brothers, Les Paul, Cab Calloway, and Fats Waller. The Soundies helped launch the careers of Doris Day, Nat King Cole, Liberace, and Dorothy Dandridge, among others. Viewed for a dime through a special machine called a Panoram, a movie jukebox, these forerunners to the music video could be seen in nightclubs, roadhouses, restaurants and other public venues across the U.S. These classic films remain as glorious time capsules of music, social history, popular culture, and tell the story of a crossroads in our country, when the uncertainties of war, race relations, and emerging technologies combined to write one of the most influential chapters in our nation¹s history.

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Leonard Maltin,

Michael Feinstein,

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Experience the magic of Soundies, the revolutionary musical films that captured the spirit of a nation in the midst of war, social change, and cultural upheaval. From the iconic sounds of Duke Ellington, Count Basie, and Louis Armstrong, to the trailblazing performances of Doris Day, Nat King Cole, and Liberace, these classic films showcase the diverse talents of a generation that defined the era. A must-see for music lovers and history buffs alike,Soundies: A Musical History takes you on a journey through the highs and lows of a transformative period in American history.

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