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The All-Time Best Movie Musicals
Royal Wedding [DVD] [1951]Royal Wedding [DVD] [1951]
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This movie shows off Fred Astaire's masterful single dancing, Jane Powell's wonderful voice and Peter Lawford's cting ability to perfection
Funny Face [1957] [DVD]Funny Face [1957] [DVD]
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Another Astaire musical, this one with Audrey Hepburn as an inhibited bookstore clerk and Fred as a fashion photographer. Also included Kay Thompson's (author of the Eloise books) forray ino the genre
The Wizard Of Oz [1939] [DVD]The Wizard Of Oz [1939] [DVD]
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In any list where musicals are mentioned, The Wiz of Oz must also be mentioned. Sixteen year old Garland's performance is very impressive, as are those of co-stars Haley, Lahr, and Bolger
Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory (1971) [DVD]Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory (1971) [DVD]
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Gene Wilder's fantastic perfrmance in WW&TCF is my all-time favorite performance of his (and yes, I have seen other movies he's been in)
Oliver! [DVD] [1968]Oliver! [DVD] [1968]
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With great songs like "As Long As He Needs Me" and "Consider Yourself" show that Bart's masterful show won't die
Fiddler On The Roof [DVD] [1971]Fiddler On The Roof [DVD] [1971]
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I used to vehemently dislike this movie, because I thought the suject matter was far too grim for a musical (that was before I saw Carousel) but now I see it for the gem it is
The King And I [DVD] [1956]The King And I [DVD] [1956]
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Yul Brynner is the king in this movie and both he and Deborah Kerr are totally believable. This movie is far superior to later efforts like Anna and the King
My Fair Lady [DVD] [1965]My Fair Lady [DVD] [1965]
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"c'mon Dover! Move your bloomin' arse!" I'm quite sure that the first time everyone heard those lines they rushed to cover their heads with a pillow in disbelief that such a gaffe could be made at Asc
West Side Story [1961] [DVD]West Side Story [1961] [DVD]
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This immortal Sondheim-Bernstien musical boasts an impressive score and a great cast
The Sound Of Music (2 Disc Special Edition) [1965] [DVD]The Sound Of Music (2 Disc Special Edition) [1965] [DVD]
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Who can make a list of great movie musicals without mentioning one Julie Andrews film? Not me certainly. Julie's turn in this movie perfectly complimented the performance of Christopher Plummer's life
ANNIE GET YOUR GUN [DVD]ANNIE GET YOUR GUN [DVD]
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"There's no people like show people . . ." there really aren't, and boy does this movie ever show that! Betty Hutton is wonderful, much better than judy would have been (she quit b/c of health reasons
Guys And Dolls [DVD] [1955]Guys And Dolls [DVD] [1955]
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Marlon Brando cannot sing, but even that can't ruin one of the greatest musicals ever. Vivian blaine is great as hypochondriac adelaide, and who can forget ol' blue eyes?
White Christmas [DVD] [2001]White Christmas [DVD] [2001]
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One of many Bing Crosby films that feature the classic "White Christmas", but this is my favorite. Danny Kaye is hilarious and Rosemary Clooney sounds great
Camelot [DVD] [1967]Camelot [DVD] [1967]
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"The Simple Joys of maidenhood" is very possibly one of the funniest songs ever written. See the late Richard Harris as King Arthur
Till The Clouds Roll By [DVD] [1946]Till The Clouds Roll By [DVD] [1946]
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The plot is based on the life of Jerome Kern (Showboat's lyricist for the uninitiated) that has wonderful performances of my favorite songs
A Chorus Line [DVD] [1985]A Chorus Line [DVD] [1985]
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The definitive backstage musical. It's inferior to the stage show, but still has great music like "One" and "Nothing". Not for smaller children
Grease [DVD] [1978]Grease [DVD] [1978]
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Said to be the last great movie musical, John Travolta nd Stockared Channing are unforgettable as Danny and Rizzo. Jeff Conway and Olivia N-J are very forgettable, as N-J's voice is weak and unexpress
Cabaret - 30th Anniversary Special Edition [1972] [DVD]Cabaret - 30th Anniversary Special Edition [1972] [DVD]
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Easily the saddest musical ever, Liza minelli is great as Sally, as is Joel Greyas the emcee
Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat [DVD] [1999]Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat [DVD] [1999]
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The narrator is the best part of this musical, perky, fun, and with a great belt
Evita [DVD] [1997]Evita [DVD] [1997]
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Antonio Banderas is amazing as Che, almost as good as David Essex was when he performed it with (I think) Elaine Paige in the 70s.
Hello Dolly [DVD] [1969]Hello Dolly [DVD] [1969]
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Babs was great in this, as were Walter Matthau and a young MICHAEL CRAWFORD!!
Swing Time [VHS] [1935]Swing Time [VHS] [1935]
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The ultimate fred and Ginger, which is currently on Broadway under the name of Never Gonna Dance
Shall We Dance? [1937] [VHS]Shall We Dance? [1937] [VHS]
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Great music, great dancing
Carefree [VHS] [1938]Carefree [VHS] [1938]
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One of the best plots in a Fred and Ginger, with a great Ralph bellamy
Jesus Christ Superstar [DVD] [2000]Jesus Christ Superstar [DVD] [2000]
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Love the music, love the show, love ALW