American Masters (1985– )
Using film clips and photos, the art and history of vaudeville (1890-1930s) is illustrated.
Stars: Ben Vereen.
47 songs in the Soundtracks, some including the film from which the song was sourced. None of that was credited onscreen, although the performer was nearly always identified with a subtitle.
Informative and entertaining, some acts are famous future movie stars, but most are not. Some former vaudevillians are interviewed, plus other interested parties.
Rated 7.7 (61)
distr. PBS, dir. (none); 8
