5 juillet 2023
https://www.openedition.org/12554 , info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
Marguerite Chabrol et al., « Introduction », Presses universitaires de Paris Ouest, ID : 10670/1.nzc9w8
More than any other classical Hollywood genre, the musical depended heavily on the presence of and, at times, the number of stars in the cast, thus becoming the epitome of the Hollywood system. For example, in 1930s series such as The Big Broadcast (1932-1938) from Paramount, and Broadway Melody (1935-1940) from MGM, studios tried to stand out from the competition by emphasizing their extensive roster of stars and their respective specialties. These stars represented a distinct group. While s...