This text discusses hundreds of musical groups which appeared in at least one film between 1929 and 1970. Most entries include a brief description of the musical group, a list of the main singers or performers, and when available, a list of the songs performed in each film.

Includes over 500 actors and actresses who made at least three silent films and had some starring or supporting roles in sound films. This work provides the place of birth, vital dates, nicknames if any, real name if different from stage name, and a source for filmographic data for these performers.

In 1922, an early association of film publicists known as the Western Associated Motion Picture Advertisers selected 13 young actresses with potential star power and promoted them heavily as Baby Stars. This book offers biographical details on the actresses selected as a Wampas Baby Stars.

Many Broadway stars appeared in Hollywood cinema from its earliest days. Some were 19th century stage idols who reprised famous roles on film as early as 1894. One was born as early as 1829. Another was cast in the performance during which Abraham Lincoln was assassinated. One took her stage name from her native state. Some modern-day stars also began their careers on Broadway before appearing in films. This book details the careers of 300 performers who went from stage to screen in all genres of film. A few made only a single movie, others hundreds. Each entry includes highlights of the...