Hollywood Musicals Of The 40's (1999) Rating: Starring: Fred Astaire, Robert Benchley, Humphrey Bogart, Carmen Cavallero, Bing Crosby, Doris Day, Jimmy Durante, Alice Faye, Judy Garland, Betty Grable, Bob Hope, Lena Horne, Betty Hutton Director: Category: Special Interest, Music Studio: Passport Video Subtitles: [None] Length: 120 mins     SHOW 1-In the 1940s, America was just emerging from The Great Depression. War engulfed half the world, and the future looked uncertain. The Hollywood musical had the recipe to make things better. Because of this original American artform, people still believed that dreams really can come true.Glamour spread across the screen.Whether in glorious color or black & white, the screen always glittered. Join a host of stars as we celebrate the great musicals of the 1940s, when Hollywood put its best dancing feet forward.From nostalgia to contemporary jazz, the Hollywood Musical had it all. SHOW 2- "Hollywood Victory Caravan," is typical of theWar Bond promotions of the second World War. Stars Bing Crosby, Betty Hutton, Carmen Cavallero, Bob Hope and Olga San Juan strut their stuff in this musical short. Barbara Stanwyck, Alan Ladd, Humphrey Bogart, and Robert Benchley make cameo appearances.Rare behind-the-scenes views of the Paramount studio highlight this gem from the 1940s.This is a real treat for fans of the Musical!