Moore, Melba
Overview
| Works: | 255 works in 543 publications in 2 languages and 6,753 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Drama Animated films Film adaptations Musical films Original cast recordings Juvenile works Children's films Documentary films History Interviews |
| Roles: | Actor, Performer, Singer, Author, Interviewee, Narrator, Host, Recipient, Other, Speaker, Instrumentalist |
| Classifications: | PN1997, 791.4372 |
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Most widely held works about
Melba Moore
- Contemporary Black biography, Profiles from the international Black community by Gale Research Inc( )
- Contemporary musicians : profiles of the people in music by Suzanne M Bourgoin( )
- Hair by Milos Forman( Visual )
- Melba Moore : a night in St. Lucia by Melba Moore( Visual )
- Stephanie Mills portrait collection( Visual )
- A night in St. Lucia by Melba Moore( Visual )
- The Spinners portrait collection( Visual )
- Def by temptation motion picture stills collection( Visual )
- Hair( Book )
- Melba Moore portrait collection( Visual )
- Black journal television stills collection( Visual )
- An evening with Melba Moore( Book )
- Black journal television stills collection( Visual )
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Most widely held works by
Melba Moore
All dogs go to heaven by
David Weiss(
Visual
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19 editions published between 1989 and 2011 in English and held by 1,394 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Charlie, a mischievous German Shepherd dog, finds himself knocking on Heaven's door after a fight with his evil ex-partner, Carface Malone. When he is denied entrance into Heaven, he must earn his halo by becoming the guardian angel of a little girl named Anne-Marie
19 editions published between 1989 and 2011 in English and held by 1,394 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Charlie, a mischievous German Shepherd dog, finds himself knocking on Heaven's door after a fight with his evil ex-partner, Carface Malone. When he is denied entrance into Heaven, he must earn his halo by becoming the guardian angel of a little girl named Anne-Marie
Hair(
Visual
)
2 editions published in 2009 in English and held by 702 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Fresh from the farm, Claude Bukowski arrives in New York City for a date with the Army Induction Board, only to walk into a hippie "happening" in Central Park and fall in love with the beautiful Sheila. Befriended by the hippies' pacifist leader, Berger, and urged to crash a formal party in order to declare his love for Sheila, Claude begins an adventure that lands him in jail, Central Park Lake and finally, in the army. But Berger's final effort to save Claude from Vietnam sets in motion a bizarre twist of fate with shocking consequences
2 editions published in 2009 in English and held by 702 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Fresh from the farm, Claude Bukowski arrives in New York City for a date with the Army Induction Board, only to walk into a hippie "happening" in Central Park and fall in love with the beautiful Sheila. Befriended by the hippies' pacifist leader, Berger, and urged to crash a formal party in order to declare his love for Sheila, Claude begins an adventure that lands him in jail, Central Park Lake and finally, in the army. But Berger's final effort to save Claude from Vietnam sets in motion a bizarre twist of fate with shocking consequences
Hair by
Milos Forman(
Visual
)
39 editions published between 1979 and 2018 in English and Italian and held by 556 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Fresh from the farm, Claude Bukowski arrives in New York City for a date with the Army Induction Board, only to walk into a hippie "happening" in Central Park and fall in love with the beautiful Sheila. Befriended by the hippies' pacifist leader, Berger, and urged to crash a formal party in order to declare his love for Sheila, Claude begins an adventure that lands him in jail, Central Park Lake and finally, in the army. But Berger's final effort to save Claude from Vietnam sets in motion a bizarre twist of fate ... with shocking consequences
39 editions published between 1979 and 2018 in English and Italian and held by 556 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Fresh from the farm, Claude Bukowski arrives in New York City for a date with the Army Induction Board, only to walk into a hippie "happening" in Central Park and fall in love with the beautiful Sheila. Befriended by the hippies' pacifist leader, Berger, and urged to crash a formal party in order to declare his love for Sheila, Claude begins an adventure that lands him in jail, Central Park Lake and finally, in the army. But Berger's final effort to save Claude from Vietnam sets in motion a bizarre twist of fate ... with shocking consequences
Hair : let the sun shine in by
Pola Rapaport(
Visual
)
5 editions published between 2007 and 2014 in English and held by 536 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A documentary film celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Broadway debut of 'Hair'. Interviews of the original cast, crew, and creators discussing the cultural influences and impact of the play are accompanied by archival footage of the early stage performances. The camera also captures casting and rehearsals of the 40th anniversary stage production
5 editions published between 2007 and 2014 in English and held by 536 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A documentary film celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Broadway debut of 'Hair'. Interviews of the original cast, crew, and creators discussing the cultural influences and impact of the play are accompanied by archival footage of the early stage performances. The camera also captures casting and rehearsals of the 40th anniversary stage production
Purlie : original Broadway cast by
Gary Geld(
)
8 editions published between 1970 and 1990 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 454 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
8 editions published between 1970 and 1990 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 454 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Lost in the stars(
Visual
)
14 editions published between 1974 and 2005 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 434 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Stephen Kumalo, a black South African minister searches the unfamiliar back alleys and shanty towns of Johannesburg for his son, Absalom. But Kumalo's unwavering faith is put to the test when he finds Absalom in jail facing a capital murder charge. Courage, dignity and sacrifice fall prey to the whirlwind of racist hypocrisy and hollow justice in Absalom's trial. Absalom's reunion and reconciliation with this father, his jailhouse marriage to his pregnant sweetheart, and his heroic determination to tell the truth set the stage for a tragic climax
14 editions published between 1974 and 2005 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 434 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Stephen Kumalo, a black South African minister searches the unfamiliar back alleys and shanty towns of Johannesburg for his son, Absalom. But Kumalo's unwavering faith is put to the test when he finds Absalom in jail facing a capital murder charge. Courage, dignity and sacrifice fall prey to the whirlwind of racist hypocrisy and hollow justice in Absalom's trial. Absalom's reunion and reconciliation with this father, his jailhouse marriage to his pregnant sweetheart, and his heroic determination to tell the truth set the stage for a tragic climax
Hair : original Broadway cast recording by
Galt MacDermot(
)
2 editions published in 1988 in English and held by 250 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
2 editions published in 1988 in English and held by 250 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
All dogs go to heaven : All dogs go to heaven 2 by
A. Don Bluth Film(
Visual
)
5 editions published between 1996 and 2010 in English and held by 242 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
All dogs to go heaven 2: All dogs go to heaven ... and a lucky few return to Earth. That's what happens when mischievous mutt Charlie Barkin and his pals Itchy and Sasha are asked to retrieve Gabriel's horn after it's stolen from heaven. If these pooches are going to succeed, Charlie will have to prove himself worthy of his wings by taking on two fiendish villains in a hair-raising race against time
5 editions published between 1996 and 2010 in English and held by 242 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
All dogs to go heaven 2: All dogs go to heaven ... and a lucky few return to Earth. That's what happens when mischievous mutt Charlie Barkin and his pals Itchy and Sasha are asked to retrieve Gabriel's horn after it's stolen from heaven. If these pooches are going to succeed, Charlie will have to prove himself worthy of his wings by taking on two fiendish villains in a hair-raising race against time
Music from the motion picture The Fighting Temptations(
Recording
)
1 edition published in 2003 in English and held by 168 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 2003 in English and held by 168 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Charlotte Forten's Mission(
Visual
)
10 editions published between 1985 and 2009 in English and held by 151 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Drama based on the true story of Charlotte Forten, a young black woman who proposed a unique experiment to President Lincoln. During the Civil War, Southern troops were forced off the Sea Islands off the coast of South Carolina, which left 8,000 slaves as free. Miss Forten's mission was to lead those slaves in the transition from slavery to freedom, and prove to the nation that they were equal
10 editions published between 1985 and 2009 in English and held by 151 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Drama based on the true story of Charlotte Forten, a young black woman who proposed a unique experiment to President Lincoln. During the Civil War, Southern troops were forced off the Sea Islands off the coast of South Carolina, which left 8,000 slaves as free. Miss Forten's mission was to lead those slaves in the transition from slavery to freedom, and prove to the nation that they were equal
Heaven sent(
Recording
)
1 edition published in 2010 in English and held by 73 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 2010 in English and held by 73 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Philip Rose presents Purlie : the original Broadway cast recording by
Gary Geld(
Recording
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1 edition published in 1970 in English and held by 69 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 1970 in English and held by 69 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
I have a dream : 10 inspirational songs of hope and triumph(
Recording
)
5 editions published between 2013 and 2014 in English and held by 62 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
One of the greatest speeches in American history is commemorated with a compilation of inspirational songs that are an accompaniment to the era, sung by some of the most recognizable voices of that time. Included are classics from Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, and Gladys Knight
5 editions published between 2013 and 2014 in English and held by 62 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
One of the greatest speeches in American history is commemorated with a compilation of inspirational songs that are an accompaniment to the era, sung by some of the most recognizable voices of that time. Included are classics from Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, and Gladys Knight
The naked Carmen : [electric rock opera] by
John Corigliano(
Recording
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3 editions published in 1970 in English and Undetermined and held by 61 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
3 editions published in 1970 in English and Undetermined and held by 61 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Greatest hits by
Freddie Jackson(
Recording
)
2 editions published in 2007 in English and held by 59 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
2 editions published in 2007 in English and held by 59 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
American film theatre(
Visual
)
3 editions published in 2003 in English and held by 58 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Collection of four film adaptations of contemporary 20th century plays produced by the American Film Theatre from 1974 and 1975
3 editions published in 2003 in English and held by 58 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Collection of four film adaptations of contemporary 20th century plays produced by the American Film Theatre from 1974 and 1975
The HistoryMakers video oral history with Melba Moore(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2016 in English and held by 50 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Singer and stage actress Melba Moore was born Beatrice Melba Smith on October 29, 1945 in New York City. After graduating from the High School of Performing Arts in Newark, New Jersey, she went on to earn her B.A. degree in music education from Montclair State Teachers College. Moore returned to Newark Public Schools as a teacher where she began performing with other teachers forming a cultural performance group called Black Voices. In 1968, Moore began working at various studios in Manhattan where she provided background vocals for the likes of Frank Sinatra and Aretha Franklin. In 1969, Moore succeeded actress Diane Keaton for the lead role in the Broadway theatrical production of Hair. Moore went on to play recurring roles in several hit Broadway productions including Purlie, Inacent Black, Timbuktu and Les Misérables. In 2003, Moore’s talents earned her the role of “Bessie Cooley” in the film, The Fighting Temptations
1 edition published in 2016 in English and held by 50 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Singer and stage actress Melba Moore was born Beatrice Melba Smith on October 29, 1945 in New York City. After graduating from the High School of Performing Arts in Newark, New Jersey, she went on to earn her B.A. degree in music education from Montclair State Teachers College. Moore returned to Newark Public Schools as a teacher where she began performing with other teachers forming a cultural performance group called Black Voices. In 1968, Moore began working at various studios in Manhattan where she provided background vocals for the likes of Frank Sinatra and Aretha Franklin. In 1969, Moore succeeded actress Diane Keaton for the lead role in the Broadway theatrical production of Hair. Moore went on to play recurring roles in several hit Broadway productions including Purlie, Inacent Black, Timbuktu and Les Misérables. In 2003, Moore’s talents earned her the role of “Bessie Cooley” in the film, The Fighting Temptations
A lot of love by
Melba Moore(
Recording
)
10 editions published between 1986 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 49 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
10 editions published between 1986 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 49 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Soul exposed by
Melba Moore(
Recording
)
8 editions published between 1990 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 48 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
8 editions published between 1990 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 48 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Christmas with Flicka by
Frederica Von Stade(
Visual
)
5 editions published between 1988 and 2005 in English and held by 38 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"American opera star, Frederica von Stade, known by her childhood nickname "Flicka," celebrates the holiday season with the music of Christmas. . . Joined by popular recording artist Melba Moore, conductor Julius Rudel, and Broadway's Rex Smith, von Stade and company perform more than 18 carols ... highlighted by an original music-video style version of 'The Twelve Days of Christmas.'"
5 editions published between 1988 and 2005 in English and held by 38 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"American opera star, Frederica von Stade, known by her childhood nickname "Flicka," celebrates the holiday season with the music of Christmas. . . Joined by popular recording artist Melba Moore, conductor Julius Rudel, and Broadway's Rex Smith, von Stade and company perform more than 18 carols ... highlighted by an original music-video style version of 'The Twelve Days of Christmas.'"
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Related Identities
- Goldcrest Films International Producer
- MGM Home Entertainment Inc Producer
- Reilly, Charles Nelson Actor
- Anderson, Loni 1945- Actor
- Pomeroy, John
- MacDermot, Galt Performer Conductor Author Creator Composer
- Kuenster, T. J. Director
- Weiss, David Nathan Author of screenplay
- Butler, Michael 1926- Interviewee Producer
- Rado, James Interviewee Performer Librettist Lyricist Singer Bibliographic antecedent
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African Americans African Americans--Education American Civil War (1861-1865) Biography Blacks Clergy Dogs Draft Draft resisters Families, Black Farm life Forten, Charlotte L Freedmen Friendship Gospel music Hair (MacDermot, Galt) Heaven Hippies Landau, Ely Man-woman relationships Mice Motion picture music Music Musicals Musicals--Excerpts Musicals--Production and direction Musicians Nineteen sixties Orphans Paton, Alan Pennsylvania--Philadelphia Popular music Protest movements Public opinion Racism Rado, James Ragni, Gerome Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877) Revues Rhythm and blues music Rock music Slavery South Africa Southern States Storms Trials (Murder) United States Vietnam War (1961-1975) Women's rights Women slaves--Social conditions
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Alternative Names
Hill, Beatrice Melba
Melba Moore
Melba Moore Amerikaans actrice
Melba Moore Amerikaanse actrice
Melba Moore amerikansk sångerska
Melba Moore ator
Melba Moore attrice statunitense
Melba Moore chanteuse américaine
Melba Moore pemeran perempuan asal Amerika Serikat
Melba Moore US-amerikanische Sängerin
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Мелба Мур
ملبا مور
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