AI SearchThe migration of musical film : | from ethnic margins to American mainstream / (Record no. 108606)
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| fixed length control field | 131121s2014 njua b 001 0 eng |
| 020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER | |
| International Standard Book Number | 9780813568652 |
| 020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER | |
| International Standard Book Number | 9780813568645 |
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| Original cataloging agency | SDU |
| 050 00 - LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CALL NUMBER | |
| Classification number | PN1995 |
| Item number | G212 M 2014 |
| 100 1# - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | Garcia, Desirée J., |
| 245 14 - TITLE STATEMENT | |
| Title | The migration of musical film : |
| Remainder of title | from ethnic margins to American mainstream / |
| Statement of responsibility, etc. | Desirée J. Garcia. |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
| Extent | 260 p. |
| Other physical details | ill. |
| 505 ## - Formatted Contents Note | |
| Formatted contents note | HKBU library |
| 518 ## - DATE/TIME AND PLACE OF AN EVENT NOTE | |
| DATE/TIME AND PLACE OF AN EVENT NOTE | YT2025 M08 |
| 520 ## - SUMMARY | |
| Summary | "Movie musicals are among the most quintessentially American art forms, often celebrating mobility, self-expression, and the pursuit of one's dreams. But like America itself, the Hollywood musical draws from many distinct ethnic traditions. In this illuminating new study, Desiree J. Garcia examines the lesser-known folk musicals from early African American, Yiddish, and Mexican filmmakers, revealing how these were essential ingredients in the melting pot of the Hollywood musical. The Migration of Musical Film shows how the folk musical was rooted in the challenges faced by immigrants and migrants who had to adapt to new environments, balancing American individualism with family values and cultural traditions. Uncovering fresh material from film industry archives, Garcia considers how folk musicals were initially marginal productions, designed to appeal to specific minority audiences, and yet introduced themes that were gradually assimilated into the Hollywood mainstream.No other book offers a comparative study and comprehensive history of the folk musical, from the first sound films in the 1920s to the genre's resurgence in the 1970s and 1980s. Using an illustrative rather than comprehensive approach, Garcia focuses on significant moments in the sub-genre and rarely studied films such as Alla en el Rancho Grande along with familiar favorites that drew inspiration from earlier folk musicals--everything from The Wizard of Oz to Zoot Suit. If you think of movie musicals simply as escapist mainstream entertainment, The Migration of Musical Film is sure to leave you singing a different tune. "-- |
| 650 #0 - SUBJECT | |
| Topical term | Musical films |
| Geographic subdivision | United States |
| General subdivision | History and criticism. |
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| Topical term | PERFORMING ARTS / Film & Video / History & Criticism. |
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| Topical term | SOCIAL SCIENCE / Ethnic Studies / Hispanic American Studies. |
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| Accession Number | = C.1 SDU |
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| Koha item type | English Books |
| Source of classification or shelving scheme | Library of Congress Classification |
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| Withdrawn status | Lost status | Source of classification or shelving scheme | Damaged status | Not for loan | Collection code | Home library | Current library | Shelving location | Date acquired | Source of acquisition | Total Checkouts | Full call number | Barcode | Date last seen | Copy number | Price effective from | Koha item type |
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| Library of Congress Classification | Available for Loans | General Books | MATRIX Library | MATRIX Library | General Eng/FL.3 | 28/08/2025 | Donation | PN1995 G212 M 2014 | 1000361315 | 28/08/2025 | C.1 | 28/08/2025 | English Books |