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My Favourite Musicals
Top Hat [1935]Top Hat [1935]
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Doesn't matter that it's black and white. Some of the greatest numbers you'll ever see (with no gimmicks)
Broadway Melody Of 1940Broadway Melody Of 1940
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The two greatest dancers ever in a picture together for the first and only time. Need i say more? Look out for the 'Begin the Beguine' number. It'll knock your socks off.
Calamity Jane [1953]Calamity Jane [1953]
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My mum's all time favourite. I was brought up on this film. Doris Day at her best (and Howard Keel is gorgeous)
The Phantom Of The OperaThe Phantom Of The Opera
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Haven't got to see this on stage yet but his is a great film (think minnie driver is hilarious).
The Wizard Of Oz (3 Disc Collector's Edition) [1939]The Wizard Of Oz (3 Disc Collector's Edition) [1939]
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An obvious choice for most. But my reason for loving it is Ray Bolger. Very funny guy.
Singin' In The Rain [1952]Singin' In The Rain [1952]
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Not really a Gene Kelly fan (never really liked his singing), but Donald O'Connor steals the show.
Grease [1978]Grease [1978]
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Who doesn't know all the words to this?
Mary Poppins [1965]Mary Poppins [1965]
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Gotta love Julie Andrews, and i think Bert was one of my first crushes.
Easter Parade [1948] (REGION 1) (NTSC)Easter Parade [1948] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
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Easter just wouldn't be easter without it.
Guys And Dolls [1955]Guys And Dolls [1955]
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We all know Brando can't sing, but Sinatra makes up for it.
Hello, Dolly! [1969] (REGION 1) (NTSC)Hello, Dolly! [1969] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
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Barbara Streisand rules. Matthau is a comedy genius, and fast forward through Michael Crawfords scenes.
Cabaret - 30th Anniversary Special Edition [1972]Cabaret - 30th Anniversary Special Edition [1972]
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love Liza Minneli in this flick. a Bob Fosse great
West Side Story (Special Edition) [1961]West Side Story (Special Edition) [1961]
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Bernstein and Sondheim, what can i say?
Royal Wedding [1951]Royal Wedding [1951]
Worth watching just for Astaires hat-stand routine, but there's some other great numbers too. God knows why they had to put Sarah Churchill in it.
Yankee Doodle Dandy [1942] (REGION 1) (NTSC)Yankee Doodle Dandy [1942] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
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Who knew Cagney could dance?!
The Band Wagon [1953] (REGION 1) (NTSC)The Band Wagon [1953] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
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Every girl would kill to have Cyd Charisse's legs
Meet Me In St. Louis [1945]Meet Me In St. Louis [1945]
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Always cry in this film
Dirty Dancing [1987] (REGION 1) (NTSC)Dirty Dancing [1987] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
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If i did't put this in my best friend would kill me
My Fair Lady (40th Anniversary 2-Disc Special Edition) [1965]My Fair Lady (40th Anniversary 2-Disc Special Edition) [1965]
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Who cares if Hepburn is dubbed. it's still great
The Harvey Girls [1946]The Harvey Girls [1946]
A slightly lesser known Garland film but worth seeing. Got a hilarious number involving Angela Lansbury on a swing (don't think it's supposed to be funny but it is)
Sweet Charity [1969]Sweet Charity [1969]
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great routines. shirley mclaine's fantastic. contains sammy davis' best number ever
Fiddler On The Roof [1971]Fiddler On The Roof [1971]
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great songs. Topol rocks!
The Barkleys Of Broadway [1949]The Barkleys Of Broadway [1949]
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Fred and Ginger reunited. Very funny film with Oscar Levant (watch out for the sabre dance)
Flying Down to Rio [1933] (REGION 1) (NTSC)Flying Down to Rio [1933] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
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the first musical i ever owned. still love it.
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (2 Disc Special Edition) [1968]Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (2 Disc Special Edition) [1968]
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To be honest, i only like a couple of numbers outta this one. 'Me Ol Bamboo' and the rag doll thingy bit.