The musicals detailed in this large-format book of 260 pages, range from best-loved movies like "An American in Paris", "The Great Caruso" and "South Pacific"; through personal favorites like "The Band Wagon", "Calamity Jane", "Deep In My Heart", "The Emperor Waltz", "Footlight Parade", "Fra Diavolo", "Hollywood Hotel", "Lillian Russell", "Make Mine Music", "One Night With You", "Roman Scandals", "Rose Marie", "State Fair", "Whoopee!" and "You Can't Have Everything"; to cult classics such as "Animal Crackers", "Birth of the Blues", "Carefree", "Dancing Lady", "Destry Rides Again", "Diplomaniacs", "Down to Earth", "Falling for You", "Girl Crazy", "Heat Wave", "Hollywood Party", "The Inspector General", "Kid from Brooklyn", "King Arthur Was a Gentleman", "King Creole", "Melody for Two", "No Limit", "Panama Hattie", "Road to Singapore", "Sabrina" and "That's Entertainment". The author is not only highly informative and entertaining, he even betrays a well-developed spirit of fun. He has written not only an invaluable -- indeed an essential -- reference book, but a fun book!
