19th century song pluggers in vaudeville theaters and in the streets invited audiences to join in the chorus; this tradition of participation appeared in movie theaters by the mid-teens. When sound arrived, Fleischer Studios’ delightful “Screen Songs” added witty animated prologues and celebrity singers to prepare the audience for the ball that bounced through the lyrics.
Length 8 minutes
Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
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07/04/2016 | Phone | Streaming | Video on Demand | 7 stars |
(Average) 7 stars |
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