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Bing Crosby
Biography of Bing Crosby. In-depth article on singing and acting career. Crosby entertained the troops during World War II as well as recording one of the most popular war songs, "White Christmas."
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: The Life Story of Al Jolson
Contains a biography about the life of the late entertainer, Al Jolson (1886-1950.
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For Many, One: Passing From Light to Dark
This scholarly article looks into the treatment of race and ethnicity in the 1920s and how they were handled in popular culture. Read about stereotypes of African Americans and immigrants from Asia and southern Europe and find out how...
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The Artist Al Jolson
This site details Al Jolson's musical career. Check it out for some interesting information about the artist.
American Movie Classics Company
The Film Site: The Jazz Singer
This resource discusses one of the earliest "talkie" films entitled, The Jazz Singer.
Musicals 101
Musicals101: Homepage
This site from Musicals 101 provides a very comprehensive site dealing with all aspects of musicals. Includes great material for schools wanting to put on a musical. Over 330 biographies plus lots of history.
Musicals 101
Musicals101: Minstrel Shows
This site from Musicals 101 is a very good site that focuses on the history of minstrel shows through different eras. Provides pictures as well.
Talkin' Broadway
Talkin' Broadway: Minstrel Beginnings
Historical overview of minstrel shows and its evolution onto Broadway. Comprehensive and very accessible to students.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: First Talking Movie
A comprehensive overview with many interesting facts and information about the first talking motion picture, the movie studios, and movie stars.