Robbie79 Posted May 10, 2009 Singin' in The Rain, of course. The best numbers, the best songs. Can you believe that Gene Kelly filmed the number 'Singin' in The Rain' with high fever?? Nevertheless, it is not my favorite number. The best is the duet with Donald O'Connor 'Moses Supposes'!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DownGoesFrazier Posted May 15, 2009 I would have to say "The Bandwagon". Better songs than "Singing in the Rain" (That's Entertainment, Dancing in the Dark, I'll Go my Way by Myself, etc.), Just as funny, and the classic Astaire-Charisse dance to 'Dancing in the Dark" tops the Kelly umbrella dance in "Singing in the Rain". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DownGoesFrazier Posted May 15, 2009 "Singing in the Rain" is definitely SECOND best, though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roberta109 Posted June 8, 2009 Hard to say just one musical is the best. But, high on my best list are: The Jazz Singer - 1927 Show Boat - 1936 The Wizard Of Oz -1939 Singin' In The Rain - 1952 Seven Brides for Seven Brothers - 1954 Oklahoma! -1955 Carousel - 1956 West Side Story - 1961 My Fair Lady - 1964 Gypsy - 1962 Sound of Music - 1965 South Pacific - 1958 Porgy And Bess - 1959 Carmen Jones - 1954 Gigi - 1958 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnm001 Posted June 8, 2009 Musicals and comedies are the easiest for me to pick. I march with those who not only made *The Sound of Music* the most successful musical film of all time, but also the most successful roadshow film of all time. But, I can accept *The Music Man* or *West Side Story*. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DownGoesFrazier Posted June 9, 2009 Nothing from before 1960? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LonesomePolecat Posted June 11, 2009 in no order, this is what I think: singin' in the rain west side story the bandwagon meet me in st louis shall we dance (I prefer it to Top Hat) fiddler on the roof 42nd street gold diggers of 1933 seven brides for seven brothers the sound of music I could be here all day if I don't stop now. so I'm stopping Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnm001 Posted June 12, 2009 > {quote:title=finance wrote:}{quote} > Nothing from before 1960? I'm not such a tremendous fan of musicals. Plus, my list changes depending on the category. Book musical vs. a movie with music. Original film musical vs. a Broadway adaptation, etc. I like some musical films, prior to 1960, but my favorites are from 1960 onward. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LadyGuinevere Posted June 24, 2009 "The Music Man," starring Robert Preston and Shirley Jones, was my first taste of movie musicals and it's one of my favorites. (I've also seen it performed on the stage and loved that performance too.) It's just a fun, silly, feel-good musical that depicts All-American slice of life!! And "Show Boat" from 1951 takes the cake for me!! Howard Keel's voice is beautiful. The love story is beautiful. The colors are beautiful. Everything is beautiful!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
traceyk65 Posted June 25, 2009 Singin in the Rain and Fiddler on the Roof Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xojooles35xo Posted June 28, 2009 i would have to say that my favorite musicals of all time are singin in the rain, the sound of music, the bandwagon, and meet me in st. louis Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coop2004 Posted July 6, 2009 Not in any particular order - a partial list: The Sound of Music Oklahoma The King and I South Pacific Wizard of Oz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DownGoesFrazier Posted July 8, 2009 Let me guess. You are a fan of Rodgers and Hammerstein. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coop2004 Posted July 8, 2009 lol - what was the first clue? Seriously, I am. Quite obvious right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HollywoodGolightly Posted July 9, 2009 Well, I think the first 5 were a pretty big clue. How about State Fair (1945)? Do you like that one too? I love it! :x Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coop2004 Posted July 9, 2009 *"Hollywood Golightly said:* *Well, I think the first 5 were a pretty big clue.* *How about State Fair (1945)? Do you like that one too? I love it!"* That's one I haven't seen. There also was Carousel and Flower Drum Song, both of which I've only seen bits and pieces. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DownGoesFrazier Posted July 9, 2009 "Carousel", I believe, was supposed to star Frank Sinatra in the Gordon McRae role. That would have been interesting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlbertCD Posted July 22, 2009 The 1936 "Show Boat" is much better than the 1951 one. The Warner Archive should issue it on DVD. Message was edited by: AlbertCD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlbertCD Posted July 22, 2009 Frank Sinatra would have been terrible in "Carousel" - too unsympathetic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HollywoodGolightly Posted July 22, 2009 > {quote:title=AlbertCD wrote:}{quote} > The 1936 "Show Boat" is much better than the 1951 one. The Warner Archive should issue it on DVD. > There's actually been talk for some time now that WHV may release a Show Boat boxset with the 3 versions - 1929, 1936 and 1951. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CelluloidKid Posted August 2, 2009 _Les parapluies de Cherbourg_ (1964) _The Umbrellas of Cherbourg_ (French: Les Parapluies de Cherbourg) is a musical film made in 1964. It was directed by Jacques Demy, and stars Catherine Deneuve and Nino Castelnuovo. The music was written by Michel Legrand. The film dialogue is all sung as recitative, even the most casual conversation. *1 of my all time favorite musicals!!* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnm001 Posted August 8, 2009 > {quote:title=CelluloidKid wrote:}{quote} > _Les parapluies de Cherbourg_ (1964) > > > _The Umbrellas of Cherbourg_ (French: Les Parapluies de Cherbourg) is a musical film made in 1964. It was directed by Jacques Demy, and stars Catherine Deneuve and Nino Castelnuovo. The music was written by Michel Legrand. The film dialogue is all sung as recitative, even the most casual conversation. > I like it, too. Although, I prefer Demy's *The Young Girls of Rochefort*, but I cannot be objective about it. I saw it in a theater, during its initial release, and a friend of mine is in it. So that's why I prefer it. Both display tremendous use of color, and I love the use of exteriors, especially in 'Rochefort'. Although the obvious use of wigs on both Denuve and Dorleac is rather odd. Even back in 1968, I thought it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrendanSpencer Posted August 9, 2009 I really like 42ND STREET, THE DOLLY SISTERS and KISMET. But, the best musical of all time is, clearly, THE SOUND OF MUSIC. Nothing else even comes close. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HollywoodGolightly Posted August 10, 2009 I also like The Sound of Music a lot. The Austrian locations are so very lovely! :x Together with Mary Poppins and West Side Story, it's among the best musicals of the 60s. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StephanieBlue Posted August 12, 2009 One of the greatest movies of all time "A Night at the Opera" has singing. Kitty Carlisle and Allan Jones. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites