![]() ![]() Some musicians resented cue sheets as just another chance for film companies and music publishers to work together to push their ware. Some musicians never saw a cue sheet, some used them, ignoring them as much or as little as they pleased. ![]() The pianist, organist, or orchestra leader would look over the cue sheet, watch the film once (if possible), and organize music accordingly to play during the film's public run, adjusting afterward or on the fly, as needed. So to aid them in making the movie successful - which was in the interest of everyone: musicians, theater owners, film companies, music publishers - cue sheets were sent out to help guide the local talent make effective choices. Most directors or accompanists had, at most, one chance to see the film before they played the picture live on opening night which was generally considered the dress rehearsal. These musical selections printed on the cue sheet were only suggestions that the players might follow closely or completely ignore. Cue sheets were a shorthand guide to the film which listed appropriate musical numbers for each part or "cue" of the film.
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