THE BROADWAY MELODY

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Homestead Museum

Name/Title

"THE BROADWAY MELODY"

Entry/Object ID

2005.27.1.1

Description

"THE BROADWAY MELODY," 1929. Color: Blue; Green; Yellow; Red The program contains songs from the movie, "The Broadway Melody." The first all talking picture produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer production, the program was sold in theaters featuring the movie. The program cover has an illustration of a man in a suit performing a dance number with dancing girls in the background. Special details were given within the program that explained the careful steps taken to assure a well produced sound picture. The details range from the type of dresses chosen to ensure minimal auditory distraction to the movie set; stage construction designs; cameras and electrical information; the cast members and character names; photos; a movie description; other interesting facts regarding the film. The program is in fair condition. The damages range from abrasions to the spine; brittle pages; discoloration; loose cover; tears to the cover; overall wear.

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Popular music--United States--1921-1930

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