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We Must Have Music
We Must Have Music
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We Must Have Music

1942
11m
Documentary
Music

Status

Released

Release

1942

Runtime

11m

Storyline

"A short history of movie music is presented."

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

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
11m
Jan 1, 1942
Languages
English
Director
Busby Berkeley
Busby Berkeley
Production
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

6 Cast Members

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

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