Various old Hollywood legends guide the audience through a clip show of the era of MGM musicals from the invention of sound up to the 50's. This is very much for the musical fans. I'm not versed in the genre so I only recognize a few of the most iconic movies. It's certainly fascinating to see the old stars doing their intros to their movies in the old empty backlots during 1974. It's all gone nowadays if not going to be gone. Even in 1974, the backlot had seen better days if only they would sneak a peak at an ongoing production. There's a sad nostalgia to seeing these old stars in those crumbling empty lots. It's like a fading echo of the past that would soon disappear. Those interstitial scenes are the most compelling. I would have liked more behind-the-scene material back in the day from those musicals. Of course, those may not exist or the quality would be too low. For old musicals fans, this must be heaven. For general cinephiles like me, this is a fascinating look into the past, blackface and all.
Review of That's Entertainment!
