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This collection of important American historical and cultural events in the 1950s covers the United States population and demographics, technology, fashion, architecture, education, music, sports, and more. The numerous facets of 1950s culture included in this site are also linked to rich resources.
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This site provides a list of early tap dancers who were instrumental in the introduction of tap dance to cinema. The site summarizes the particular contributions of each performer and links the performers to their individual Web sites for more information on their personal and professional lives.
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This Encyclopaedia Britannica article describes the introduction of sound to film and the subsequent birth of the movie musical. The article discusses the incorporation of tap dance into film, contributions of early filmed dancers, audience reaction, African American dancers of the time, and the rise and fall of vaudeville and tap dance popularity.
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This site features information on the development of American vaudeville. It includes images of show posters, photos of theaters, and links to essays discussing various aspects of vaudeville. There is an extensive music section that provides the opportunity to listen to vaudeville music ranging from New York Blues, the accordion "hit" of 1917, to street piano music.
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This site presents a well-researched chronology of the creation of cinematography. The timeline traces the development of motion pictures starting in 900 BC and culminating in the films of the 19th century, and includes images, portraits, and visual demonstrations of devices.
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This informative and well-referenced blog about the development of motion pictures focuses on Edison’s contribution to early moving image and sound, complete with quotes, illustrations, images, and links throughout the text.
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This site documents the development of film sound by decade, hitting major events, films, and figures, from Thomas Edison to Walt Disney. It also considers recent history, such as the revolutionizing of film sound in Star Wars series and the release of new digital sound formats in the 1990s.
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In this essay, filmmaker Josh Becker discusses the major players involved in early Hollywood film companies and provides a timeline of significant events in film studio history.
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An American in Paris, a Hollywood musical starring Gene Kelly and incorporating an extended ballet sequence, was released one year before Singin' in the Rain. This site includes a synopsis, trivia about the film, a list of memorable quotes, and links to more information about the director, writer, actors, and others. A message board is available for participation after registration.
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This American Film Institute article evaluates pivotal changes in the history of film production, such as the shift of the entire film industry from silent films to sound films in the late 1920s. The article discusses the difficulties of the transition, and the subsequent golden age of Hollywood.
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This collection of important American historical and cultural events in the 1950s covers the United States population and demographics, technology, fashion, architecture, education, music, sports, and more. The numerous facets of 1950s culture included in this site are also linked to rich resources.
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