It's been said that America has given the world two thoroughly original art forms... jazz and the movie musical. The 1930s saw the newly born genre of the Hollywood musical bloom with artistry and variety never before imagined. For many film-goers, the Hollywood musical gave them escape and hope during the troubled years of the Great Depression. Highlights of this 2-part program include the magic of director/choreographer Busby Berkeley as his eye-popping, sexy production numbers move to the forefront of the genre. The screen partnership of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers brings sizzling romance to the screen. The style and grace of these perfect partners was unprecedented. Musical child stars brighten the doldrums of the depression. The musical ladies of 20th-Century Fox are profiled, as well as the dancers that tapped their way into America's hearts. Singing cowboys burst upon the scene creating an entirely new genre...

灰姑娘的故事已经在欧洲流传了一千年，根据这个美丽的童话摄制的电影不胜枚举，其中最著名的莫过于七十年代流行中国的英国故事片《玫瑰花与水晶鞋》。美国故事片《灰姑娘的女儿》堪称它的续集，它讲述的也是一个浪漫的爱情故事，不过主人公已经从当年的平民女儿变成了高贵的公主。灰姑娘和王子结婚以后，生下了一儿一女。女儿辛迪聪明活泼、漂亮可人。转眼辛迪也到了婚嫁的年龄，而此时，当年的王子已经成了一国之君。身为王者父亲，他忘记了年轻时的激情，一心想把女儿嫁进门当户对的王室。一天，辛迪和堂妹外出参加民间举行的露营大会，邂逅平民出身的加文，两个人一见钟情。辛迪邀请加文去王宫参加她的选婿舞会，并请当年帮助过母亲的精灵教母的儿子弗雷德为自己出谋划策。舞会即将开始，国王为辛迪挑选的王子女婿踌躇满志地赶到王宫，却被弗雷德巧施魔法，和加文调换了身份。舞会上，加文与辛迪情意缱绻，互定终身，国王不知其中有诈，还以为一切都在按照自己的计划进行着……

When Eliza (Sydney Penny) loses her father-in-law she is left to raise two children, continue work on an unharvested orange crop, and maintain a heavy mortgage. She begins to lose faith until her Aunt Batty (Shirley Jones) persuades her to persevere. Suddenly a mysterious stranger called Gabe (Jason Gedrick) turns up and helps Eliza with the harvest just in time to stop the bank from taking over. The more Eliza learns about Gabe, the more she realizes she loves him.