MUSIC - Eddy Arnold Jascha Heifetz Perry Como 16mm film
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Description
THE MARCH OF TIME - IT’S IN THE GROOVE
DOCUMENTARY ABOUT THE MUSIC RECORD INDUSTRY
The downfall & come back of the phonograph machine & the music record industry
The downfall and comeback of the phonograph machine and music record industry
Released in 1949
(19 minutes)
A fascinating look at the history of popular music from the first half of the twentieth century. From the Edison talking machine through to the gramophone and jukebox, this film features jazz and bebop, band leader Paul Whiteman, crooning king Perry Como, swing with Eddie Condon, a performance from world renowned violinist Jascha Heifetz, country music legend Eddy Arnold, the Dixieland jazz band and lots lots more, including Martin Block – the first radio disc jockey to become a star in his own right.
Featuring Decca Records, EMI, Columbia, RCA Victor and HMV.
Also covers the American Federation of Musicians ban on all commercial recordings by members in 1948, in order to pressure record companies to make a better arrangement for paying royalties to recording artists. This was known as the Petrillo Ban, after the longtime powerful leader of the union, James Petrillo.
16mm Film Black and White Sound
Good condition print – light scratches and very few splices
HAPPY BIDDING!
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