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The Singing Screen

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Last in Michael Freedland's series devoted to the film musical. Tonight's edition recalls that the best musical biopics were not always the most truthful and asks whether there will ever be a true renaissance of the genre in Hollywood. Featuring archive interviews with Ray Bolger, Hal Kanter, Jimmy Cagney, Joan Leslie, James Stewart and others.

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Michael Freedland
Source: Radio Times

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