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This completely revised edition of Hollywood Songsters consists of over 100 biographies of the musical stars of Hollywood, from the earliest 'talkies' to today. As well as full biographical information, each entry offers a brief critical introduction to the film work, a complete filmography and discography.

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Entries are uniformly well written, readable, and informative. Considering the scope and range of this title, all public and academic libraries should make it a high-priority purchase. - Library Journal The quality of scholarship is high, and nothing comparable currently exists. -M.C. Duhig, Choice, May 2003 ... The chapters are sharp, thankfully to the point, breezy (six pages average each), fact loaded reads. Some chapters from the first edition are expanded, many updated. ...this is a first rate, superior musical set. -Laura Wagner, Classic Images Both of these authors have had a great deal of experience in this field and with their skill they present the reader with a wealth of knowledge. -Maggie Ramirez Rainbo Electronic Reviews, April 2003

Entries are uniformly well written, readable, and informative. Considering the scope and range of this title, all public and academic libraries should make it a high-priority purchase. - Library Journal The quality of scholarship is high, and nothing comparable currently exists. -M.C. Duhig, Choice, May 2003 ... The chapters are sharp, thankfully to the point, breezy (six pages average each), fact loaded reads. Some chapters from the first edition are expanded, many updated. ...this is a first rate, superior musical set. -Laura Wagner, Classic Images Both of these authors have had a great deal of experience in this field and with their skill they present the reader with a wealth of knowledge. -Maggie Ramirez Rainbo Electronic Reviews, April 2003

Entries are uniformly well written, readable, and informative. Considering the scope and range of this title, all public and academic libraries should make it a high-priority purchase. <br>- Library Journal <br> The quality of scholarship is high, and nothing comparable currently exists. <br>-M.C. Duhig, Choice, May 2003 <br>... The chapters are sharp, thankfully to the point, breezy (six pages average each), fact loaded reads. Some chapters from the first edition are expanded, many updated. <br>...this is a first rate, superior musical set. <br>-Laura Wagner, Classic Images <br> Both of these authors have had a great deal of experience in this field and with their skill they present the reader with a wealth of knowledge. <br>-Maggie Ramirez Rainbo Electronic Reviews, April 2003 <br>

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